The Practical Nursing program is committed to provide a quality educational program, supporting a high standard of care. The program will provide specialized training to ensure successful employment in the health science profession. Students are encouraged to develop abilities, which will foster professional delivery of health care to hospitals, long term/rehabilitation facilities, and community based agencies.
This program prepares the student with skills required for entry level employment in health care. Clinical experience is provided at local hospitals and selected health-care facilities. The curriculum is designed to prepare the students to take the NCLEX-PN, or National Council Licensure Exam. Graduates of this program must pass the NCLEX-PN prior to seeking employment as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Students are eligible to join the Health Occupations Students of America organization. Adult students are eligible to be nominated by their instructors to join the National Vocational-Technical Honor Society.
This program is accredited by the National League for Nursing and is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing.
Students who successfully complete the requirements of this program may continue their education by entering the Registered Nurse Transitional Program at Miami-Dade Community College or other state universities.
This program is 1,350 hours in length and includes 680 hours of clinical experience. Approximately 14 months of full-time enrollment is necessary to complete this program. The program contains an occupational completion point designed to prepare students for an entry level job within this occupational area.
This program is offered three times a year, both day and evening classes are available. Call (305) 557-1100 for dates to attend an orientation session.
The Practical Nursing program is committed to provide a quality educational program, supporting a high standard of care. The program will provide specialized training to ensure successful employment in the health science profession. Students are encouraged to develop abilities, which will foster professional delivery of health care to hospitals, long term/rehabilitation facilities, and community based agencies.