Practical Nursing

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

CIP: 51.1613
FL CIP: 0317060500
SOC: 29-2061
Entry Wage: $16.00 – $18.00/hour

The Postsecondary Adult Vocational program in Practical Nursing is no longer enrolling new students.
Please go to http://www.cf.edu/departments/instruction/health/pn/ for more information. Students who are currently enrolled in the program should contact an advisor if they have any questions.

The Practical Nursing program focuses on the implementation of nursing skills with healthy aging persons and patients 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 850, Atlanta, Georgia, 30326; telephone 866-747-9916. 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 Sept. 10-21. Application directions are explained in required online information session, online at http://www.cf.edu/prospective/infosessions/.

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.

Program Courses

Note:

• One vocational credit = 30 clock hours.
• Before entering the program a professional level CPR card is required and must be kept current throughout the program.
• All Health Sciences candidates must undergo a criminal background check. Candidates with a criminal record may not be eligible for any CF Health Sciences program.
• Upon acceptance into the program, a medical examination documenting sound physical and mental health, TB testing, and proof of immunization are 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 Citrus, Levy and Marion counties.
• The CF service district is Citrus, Levy and Marion counties. In-district residents will be accepted into the nursing programs first before any consideration will be given to out-of-district applicants.