Practical Nursing

  •  Practical Nursing

    Length 1,350 Hours
    Admission & Information Contact

    Kimere Corthell | corthellk@pcsb.org

    727-538-7167 ext 2017

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    Practical Nursing Info Virtual Sessions

    New dates TBD!

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    Updated TEAS Test Code

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    Mission:  Our mission is to educate and empower competent nursing students with the ability and opportunity that will enhance holistic quality health care to people of all cultures in various health care settings to support the Florida State Board of Nursing approved program.  The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as Licensed Practical Nurses. 

    Program H170607 consists of a planned sequence of courses:

    Practical Nursing Foundations 1 – Course PRN0098 (300 hours) – Instruction covers basic health care for the patient and safety procedures, communications, computer literacy, legal and ethical responsibilities, infection control, geriatric nursing, patient rehabilitative activities, nutrition and body structure and function. Includes simulation, laboratory and clinical settings.

    Practical Nursing Foundations 2 – Course PRN0099 (300 hours) - Instruction includes human growth and development, pharmacology, biological-psychological-social support, responsibilities for healthy lifestyle/maintenance, family wellness and community health awareness. Includes simulation, laboratory and clinical settings.

    Medical/Surgical Nursing 1 – Course PRN0290 (300 hours) – Content includes theoretical instruction and simulation, laboratory and clinical settings in medical and surgical areas of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Lymphatic, Musculoskeletal, Endocrine and Integumentary disease/disorder (including diagnostic tests, medications, nutritional needs, and psychological distress).

    Medical/Surgical Nursing 2 – Course PRN0291 (300 hours) - Content includes theoretical instruction and simulation, laboratory and clinical settings in medical and surgical areas of Gastrointestinal, Neurological, Urinary, Reproductive and Oncologic disease/disorder (including diagnostic tests, medications, nutritional needs, and psychological distress).

    Comprehensive Nursing – Course PRN0690 (150 hours) - Content includes theoretical instruction and simulation, laboratory and clinical settings in maternal/newborn care, knowledge of SIDS/SUIDS, pediatric care, transitional and employability skills.

    Special Admission Requirements: A high school diploma or GED is required to enter the program. Applicants are required to take and pass the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS). Specific health occupations admission guidelines (immunizations, drug screening, background check, etc.) are available in Student Services.  

     

    Program Application Packet (click link to open packet in a new window)  

     

    Upcoming Classes  

    ONLINE APPLICATION will open in 2025!

    • Traditional | TBD
    • Hybrid | TBD
     

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    Distance Education: Pinellas Technical College offers the Practical Nursing program in an online (hybrid) format. The online program is exactly like the traditional on-site program with two exceptions: (1) The majority of the 675-hour academic theory part of the program is delivered via computer (with a few scheduled campus-based activities) as opposed to having face-to-face classroom instruction and, (2) The remaining 675 clinical hours are scheduled as much as possible on week-ends and evenings at various locations in our immediate and surrounding counties. The clinical and lab hours are spread throughout the 15 month program with the majority occurring in the second half of the program. The Pinellas Technical College Practical Nursing program is unable to accommodate students who want to complete hours at clinical sites other than those approved for use locally. 

    Articulation Agreement(s):

    • Statewide Registered Nursing, A.A.S./A.S. Degree
    • St. Petersburg College Nursing R.N., A.S. Degree
    • Pinellas County Schools Centers for Wellness and Medical Professions

     

    This program is approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing

    Industry Certifications:  Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
    Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

    Program Awards: 
    Top Ranked LPN  

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    Minimum Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirement:  80%

    Minimum Attendance Requirement:  90%

    Basic Skills Exit Requirement for Program CompletionStudent's competency in computation (mathematics) and communication (reading/language arts) is assessed; required basic skills grade levels are: Computation - 11 and Communication - 11.


    Pinellas Technical College proudly partners with

     

    HCA


    Program length and costs are approximate, and subject to change.

     

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