Practical Nursing (5234)
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| Program Website |
http://www.pbcc.edu/LPN.xml
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| Program Description |
This PSAV 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.
The program is approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing. Graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN state boards to become licensed practical nurses.
Clinical experiences are included as an integral part of this program.
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| 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.
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| Career Path Notes |
An LPN will be granted 10 credits towards the A.S. degree in Nursing.
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| Admission |
High school diploma (or equivalent) and College Application submitted to PBCC www.pbcc.edu/admissions.xml.
Students in this program are required to take the TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) before registering for classes.
1. Achieve an 80% on the Practical Nursing Procalc (test of math proficiency).
2. Take and pass the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) during the application period. This test can only be taken once during any one application period.
3. In addition, students must complete a Practical Nursing application, which is available online at www.pbcc.edu/lpn.xml or in the Registrar’s Office.
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| Completion Requirements |
Successfully complete all of the courses and achieve the required test scores in the program. Achieve an 11th grade level or higher in math, reading and language on the TABE or qualify for TABE exemption www.pbcc.edu/vpiLW.xml.
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| Program Length |
Total program hours: 1,350.
Lake Worth: Program length: approximately 16 months. This is a full-time day program. Classroom hours are 8:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Clinical hours are 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
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| Location |
The program is offered on the Lake Worth campus.
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| Financial Aid |
http://www.pbcc.edu/financialaid.xml
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| Application |
Students must complete a Practical Nursing Program Application (found on their website) in addition to the general PBCC application found at: www.pbcc.edu/AdmissionsApplications.xml.
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| Advising |
http://www.pbcc.edu/advising.xml
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| Career Center |
http://www.pbcc.edu/career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit:
Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/
O-Net Online: http://online.onetcenter.org/
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| For More Information |
Rose Roche, Program Manager, rocher@pbcc.edu, (561) 868-3560
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