Practical Nursing Overview (5234) Limited Access
Type of Award
CCP - Career Certificate Program
Program Website
https://www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-health/default.aspx
Program Description
This CCP program prepares graduates for employment as licensed practical nurses. The program includes but is not limited to theoretical instruction and clinical experience in: medical-surgical nursing, pharmacology and medication administration, geriatric and long term care nursing, and obstetrical and pediatric nursing.
Graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN state board examination to become licensed practical nurses.
Clinical experiences are included as an integral part of this program.
Program Accreditation
This program is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing.
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/Program-Learning-Outcomes
General Admission Requirements to the College
- Complete an Application for Admission, located at www.palmbeachstate.edu/admissions/Admissions-Applications
- Submit an official high school or GED transcript and official college/university transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended. Refer to the Admission Procedures section of the college catalog for more information regarding transcripts.
Admission Requirements for Practical Nursing
In addition to the above General Admission requirements, student must meet the following eligibility criteria to be considered for selection to the program. (Meeting admission criteria does not guarantee acceptance into the program).
- Take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) exam if not exempt from TABE testing. To determine is you are exempt, please go to this link and view TABE Standards.
- View the mandatory Practical Nursing information session at the following link: www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-health.aspx
- Take the HESI (Health Education Systems Incorporated) Admission Assessment Exam. A cumulative score of 75 or higher is required;
- Submit a completed Practical Nursing program application, located on the student engage portal, and pay the application fee by the deadline.
Completion Requirements
Successfully complete all of the courses and achieve the required test scores in the program.
Students must pass the TABE with the following minimum TABE test scores: Reading: 11; Language: 11; Mathematics: 11 or qualify for TABE exemption.
Program Length
1,350 Clock Hours
Full-time program: approximately 12 months
Location
The Practical Nursing program is offered as a full-time day program (Monday - Thursday) at the Lake Worth campus. Times vary for theory and clinical.
For More Information
Rhonda Boles, Health Science Program Specialist, bolesr@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-3441
Palm Beach State College Advising Office (561) 868-3602 or nursing@palmbeachstate.edu
Employment Opportunities
The Licensed Practical Nurse is qualified for employment in hospitals, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation medical offices or clinics and as a private care provider.
Career Path Notes
An LPN is eligible for 11 credits towards the A.S. degree in Nursing.
Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
Required Courses (Clock Hours: 1,350)
Group A
| PRN0098 | Concepts of Fundamentals of Practical Nursing 1 (CCP) | 300 Clock Hours |
Group B
| PRN0099 | Concepts of Fundamentals of Practical Nursing 2 (CCP) | 300 Clock Hours |
| PRN0290 | Concepts of Practical Nursing 1 (CCP) | 300 Clock Hours |
| PRN0291 | Concepts of Practical Nursing 2 (CCP) | 300 Clock Hours |
| PRN0690 | Transitions into Practical Nursing (CCP) | 150 Clock Hours |
Total Credit Hours: 1350
Course Sequence
Term One - Spring (Year One) (Clock Hours: 600)
| PRN0098 | Concepts of Fundamentals of Practical Nursing 1 (CCP) | 300 Clock Hours |
| PRN0099 | Concepts of Fundamentals of Practical Nursing 2 (CCP) | 300 Clock Hours |
Term Two - Summer (Year One) (Clock Hours: 300)
| PRN0290 | Concepts of Practical Nursing 1 (CCP) | 300 Clock Hours |
Term Three - Fall (Year One) (Clock Hours: 450)
| PRN0291 | Concepts of Practical Nursing 2 (CCP) | 300 Clock Hours |
| PRN0690 | Transitions into Practical Nursing (CCP) | 150 Clock Hours |
Total Credit Hours: 1350