Academics

• Overview
• Admission Requirements
• Career Information
• Paying for College

Program Overview

The practical nurse functions to the level of their educational preparation and under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, mid-level provider, or licensed physician. The curriculum prepares the graduate to challenge the state board examination for practical nurse licensure. The program is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing (FBON). Graduates are eligible to apply to write the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-PN). Selection is based on scores on pre-admission testing and completion of required prerequisite courses. See the School of Nursing Information website for more specific details about admission requirements. Pre-Admission tests – Applicants must take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) and Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS).

• High Employment Rate

  98%

• Accelerated Track

  Complete program in three semesters.

• High Salary

  Employment in this area has high earning potential.

• Preparation for Certification Exam

  Graduates are eligible to apply to write the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-PN).

Estimated tuition cost:
Program credits:
Estimated time to complete:

Program Details

This one-year planned certificate program prepares a safe and effective practitioner for the beginning levels of patient care.

Areas of Study:

Career Prospects:

Students who pursue this course of study may be employed in:

Program Location

Grant Opportunities

• Lennar Foundation Grant

Questions about this or other programs at the Medical Campus?

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New Student Center - Room 1113

Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Medical Campus address and directions

• Call: 305-237-4101
• Email: SchoolOfNursing@mdc.edu

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Effective December 6, 2023, the Licensed Practical Nursing Program is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on December 6, 2025.

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400,
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000

Note: Upon granting of initial accreditation by the ACEN Board of Commissioners, the effective date of initial accreditation is the date on which the nursing program was approved by the ACEN as a candidate program that concluded in the Board of Commissioners granting initial accreditation.