Practical Nursing

(1,350 Clock Hours)
CFCC PROGRAM CODE: 7230
The Practical Nursing program focuses on the implementation of nursing skills with clients experiencing common, well-defined health problems in the acute or chronic stages. The program is one year and 1,350 hours in length. It is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission, 61 Broadway, NY, NY 10006, (212) 393-5555. The program begins in January of each year. Upon completion of the requirements of the program, graduates are eligible to apply for licensure, including taking the state licensing examination (NCLEX-PN) to become Licensed Practical Nurses.

Application data are distributed at required information sessions. These are held on a scheduled basis. Check out our Health and Human Services Information Session Schedule.   

This is a limited access program. CFCC's service district is Marion, Citrus and Levy counties. In-district residents will be accepted into the nursing program first before consideration can be given to out-of-district applicants.

The program policies including attendance, grading, progression, clinical behaviors, and readmission guidelines are found in the student handbook that each student obtains once admitted to the Practical Nursing program.

More information about our Practical Nursing Program