Practical Nursing
Hours & Location
Day Program
1350 hours / 56 weeks
FCTC Instructional Campus- Brooks Campus Jacksonville
Cost
Tuition and lab $10,316.99 plus books, uniforms and fees
Testing Requirements
Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS)
Reading: 249 Math: 245
Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) – 55% overall; refer to TEAS FAQ for Enrollment Updates
Academic Coaching test prep offered
High School Diploma or GED required
Application & Links
Health Requirements
OVERVIEW
Provide vital patient care including medication administration and assisting with medical and surgical procedures
Evaluate patients’ physical and mental well-being as a member of the professional team of nurses and physicians
Review and implement a nursing care plan and properly document procedures
CAREER FOCUS
Prepared for licensure, immediate employment and further education
Average Salary
$57,140 /year
Community Partners and Recent Employers of Graduates:
WHAT YOU'll LEARN
Instruction
Program Overview:
- Care for medical-surgical, oncology patients
- Communication skills
- Geriatric care
- HIV/AIDS education
- Human growth & development
- Legal & ethics responsibilities
- Mental health concepts
- Nutrition
- Pharmacology & administration of medications
- Rehabilitation basics
- Unpaid clinical experience
- Unpaid preceptor rotation
Industry Certifications
- NCLEX-PN Exam
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- Doctor offices
- Home health
- Hospice
- Hospitals
- Health Department
- Nursing Homes
- Walk-in clinics
OUR NUMBERS
Discover how First Coast Technical College prepares students for the Health Sciences industry.
Based upon the 2024 Council on Occupational Education Annual Report CPL data pulled from 2022 – 2023.
Steps to Enroll
Step 1‐ Attend a Program Information Session & Tour
Step 2‐ Apply for Federal Student Aid
Step 3‐ Submit Your Transcripts
Step 4‐ Apply for Your Program
Step 5‐ Secure Your Seat
Step 6‐ Register for Your Classes
Instructor / Contact
Name: Alicia Lloyd
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (904) 547-3475
Fax: (904) 547-3306
Are you ready to jumpstart your career?