Ambrosia Heeren
Practical Nursing Class of 2020 and Career Navigator
Practical Nursing
Hours & Location
Day Program
1350 hours / 56 weeks
FCTC Main Campus (St. Augustine)
Cost
Tuition and lab $6,069.48 plus books, uniforms and fees
Testing Requirements
Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS)
Reading: 249
Math: 245
Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
Academic Coaching test prep offered
High School Diploma or GED required
Application & Links
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
Student & Alumni Spotlight
Average Salary
$53,780 /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
82%
Completion Rate*
81%
PLACEMENT Rate*
100%
Licensure
Instructor / Contact
Name: TBA
Email:
Phone: (904) 547-3475
Fax: (904) 547-3614
Name: Donna Soncrant, Career Program Specialist
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (904) 547-3470
Fax: (904) 547-3614
