Practical Nursing Open House & Application
The Practical Nursing Open House will be held Monday, November 18th, from 5 PM to 6 PM. This event is a fantastic opportunity to meet the instructors, tour the classrooms and labs, and gain early access to the application for the 2025-2026 Practical Nursing Program. A representative will also be available to discuss Financial Aid options. The open house will take place in the Nursing Building (Building 10) at Locklin Technical College. If you’re interested in a healthcare career and want more information, be sure to mark your calendars for November 18th! Attendees will have first access to the application at the Open House. The application will be available online and in student services beginning in January.
Practical Nursing - 1350 hours
This program is designed to prepare adult students for employment as licensed practical nurses and is approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing. Upon completion of the program, the graduate may apply to take the examination to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Students can also apply to take the Certified Nursing Assistant exam after completing the first 165 hours of the program. The course will be taught in three semesters. This program has additional admission requirements which are outlined in the application packet. For most current admission requirements please refer to current application packet available in Student Services and on the webpage below.
Industry Certification/State Licensure
Students are eligible to apply and take the Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses after successful completion of an approved program.
Employers for clinical practicum experiences for the Practical Nursing students require no felony convictions. Adult students must obtain a report from FDLE, http://www.fdle.state.fl.us, and present a report at the time of application. Drug testing is also required at application at throughout the program.
