Practical Nursing
About Practical Nursing
The content includes, but is not limited to, theoretical instruction and clinical experience in medical, surgical, obstetric, pediatric, and geriatric nursing; theoretical instruction and clinical experience in acute care, long term care, and community settings; theoretical instruction and clinical application of vocational role and function; personal, family and community health concepts; nutrition; human growth and development over the life span; body structure and function; interpersonal relationship skills; mental health concepts; pharmacology and administration of medications; legal aspects of practice; and current issues in nursing.
The mission of this program is to prepare and support students for employment and advanced training in healthcare.
Program Structure
| Postsecondary Program of Study | OCP | Course | Hours |
| Practical Nursing Foundations 1 | A | PRN0098 | 300 |
| Practical Nursing Foundations 2 | B | PRN0099 | 300 |
| Medical Surgical Nursing 1 | B | PRN0290 | 300 |
| Medical Surgical Nursing 2 | B | PRN0291 | 300 |
| Comprehensive Nursing and Transitional Skills | B | PRN0690 | 150 |
Dual Enrollment is available for high school students. View the Dual Enrollment at OTC video playlist.
Additional Program Details
Program Structure Details
Occupational Completion Points (OCPs) - The Practical Nursing program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of three Occupational Completion Points. OCPs provide a student with early completion training options linked to employment opportunities established by the Florida Department of Education based on the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system and accepted industry titles. Academic skill level required to complete program: Grade 11 language, math, and reading.
Industry Certification/Licensure
Upon completion of the program, students take the following exam:
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
Articulation
Upon successful completion of this program, students enrolling in an A.S. degree program are eligible to be awarded articulated credits at:
Valencia College:
- Nursing, Accelerated Track A.S. degree – Up to 12 credits
Program Cost
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