PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The Practical Nursing Program prepares graduates to practice within the scope of the Practical Nurse under the supervision of a Registered Nurse within structured, acute, intermediate, long term and ambulatory health care facilities. The student is taught to use the nursing process at the practical nurse level. The Practical Nursing Program is 12 months in length and completed over three 16-week semesters. Each course is offered at a minimum of twice per semester.
Graduates of this program can apply to the Florida Board of Nursing to take the NCLEX examination to become Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). LPNs provide basic nursing care. They work under the direction of registered nurses and doctors. The employment of licensed practical nurses is projected to grow 12 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations.
As the baby-boom population ages, the overall need for healthcare services is expected to increase. LPNs will be needed in residential care facilities and in-home health environments to care for older patients. Licensed practical nurses work in many settings, including nursing homes and extended care facilities, hospitals, physicians’ offices, and private homes, working full or part-time.
Practical Nursing
1395 CLOCK HOURS
- Tuition: $16,000.00
- Registration fee: $150.00
- Total Cost of Program: $20,010.00
- OTHER FEES: National Occupancy Competency Testing – $310.00
- Estimated Cost of: Books/Materials, Kit & other – $3,550.00
Program Objective:
Upon completion of the Practical Nursing program, graduates will demonstrate a solid foundation in nursing skills and techniques with the ability to apply nursing concepts to real-world practice. This program will provide students with the tools to foster critical thinking skills and emphasize the importance of teamwork in healthcare settings.
PROGRAM OUTLINE Full-time students will complete this program in 52 weeks. Part-time students will complete this program in 78 weeks.
Job Outlook Summary
Job Outlook
Employment of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses is projected to grow 3 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations.
Pay
The median annual wage for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses was $62,340 in May 2024.
Work Environment
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses work in a variety of settings, including nursing and residential care facilities, hospitals, physicians’ offices, and private homes.
Source: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/licensed-practical-and-licensed-vocational-nurses.htm
