Practical Nursing

7230: Postsecondary Adult Vocational Certificate (1,350 Clock Hours/45 Vocational Credits)

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 or 1,350 hours in length. It is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 3343 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia, 30326; telephone 800-669-1656. 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 licensing examination (NCLEX-PN) enabling them to practice as Licensed Practical Nurses.

This is a limited access program with specific admission criteria and a separate application procedure. Applications are accepted August 1 to October 31. Application directions are explained in required online information sessions. Call CFCC, 352-873-5817, for dates and times of information sessions or view online at http://www.cf.edu/health/.

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

Base salary for certificate recipients: $27,000/ year–$35,000/year.

Percentage of certificate recipients placed in jobs within their field: 95%.

For more information about our Practical Nursing Program, visit http://www.cf.edu/departments/instruction/health/pn/.

Program Courses

Note:

• One vocational credit = 30 clock hours.
• As each class fills qualified applicants are admitted to future classes.
• Before entering the program a professional level CPR card is required.
• All Health and Human Services candidates must undergo a criminal background check. Candidates with a criminal record may not be eligible for any CFCC Health and Human Services program.
• Upon acceptance into the program, a medical examination documenting sound physical and mental health, and proof of immunization is required.
• All students are responsible for their own health/hospitalization insurance. Professional liability insurance is included in college fees.
• It is necessary that students have reliable transportation to the assigned hospitals and clinical facilities, which are located in Marion, Citrus and Levy counties.
• The CFCC service district is Marion, Citrus and Levy Counties. In-district residents will be accepted into the nursing programs first before any consideration will be given to out-of-district applicants.