Practical Nursing Open House & Application
The 2025-2026 Practical Nursing application packet is now available here.
How to Apply:
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Complete, print, and submit your application to Student Services.
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Alternatively, you can fill out the application in person.
Important Dates:
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All required documents must be submitted to Student Services by 3:30 PM on June 20, 2025.
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Admission status notifications will be emailed after June 27, 2025.
Location Update:
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Currently, Student Services is located in Building 1.
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Starting in January, due to construction, they will be temporarily moved to Building 2.
For more information, please call us at 850-983-5700 X 3454.
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.
