- Suncoast Technical College
- Practical Nursing
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Program Overview (Learn More...)
Are you passionate about caring for others? Do you want to make a difference in people's lives? If so, our Practical Nursing Program is perfect for you. This program prepares students to plan and administer nursing care to patients in hospitals, extended care facilities, physicians' offices, healthcare agencies, and private homes. This care includes providing for the physical and emotional needs of the patient, administering medications, providing therapeutic procedures and interventions, and assisting with rehabilitation. So, if you're ready to start making a real difference in the world, apply today!
Course Sequence
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NOTE: OCP-B is earned after completion of ALL Practical Nursing Courses.
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Program Details
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Counselors
BOB KOCH, School Counselor (Sarasota Campus)
JODIE VAUGHN, School Counselor (North Port Branch)
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Campus Location
Sarasota & North Port Branch
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Course Hours
- 12 months (1350 hours)
- Full-time
- Daytime classes only
NOTE: Clinical hours may vary and could include some weekends
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Entrance/Exit Requirements
The required basic skills grade levels are Reading-11, Math-11, and Language-11. All must be met prior to program completion or a Florida High School Graduate after 2007. Applicants must take the HESI entrance exam.
Applicants must also have:
- Completed a Health Science Application
- Completed the standardized admission assessment (Call STC Test Center to schedule an appointment.)
- A physical exam documenting the absence of lifting restrictions.
STC conducts a background check on applicants for all Health Science/EMS programs in accordance with the requirements set by affiliation agreements, licensing agencies, and state statutes. Restrictions on admission to programs include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Chemically Impaired―requires one full year of documented stability prior to admission.
2. Emotional/Mental Illness―requires one full year of documented stability prior to admission.
3. Arrests―Applicants who have been convicted of, or who have pleaded nolo contendere, for arson, assault, robbery, armed burglary, kidnapping, attempted murder, murder, manslaughter, repeated drug or alcohol offenses, or who have repeated misdemeanor offenses will be denied admission to Health Science/EMS programs. Applicants who have been arrested and convicted of or who have plead nolo contendere to offenses other than those stated above will be denied admission for one full year after the completion of all court ordered requirements. Applicants must be prepared to present documentation of satisfaction of all court mandates and document one year of satisfactory work history after completion of court ordered requirements. Regulatory agencies and local employers may have more stringent requirements for employment or for attendance for clinical rotations.
4. Health Risks―Determining that an applicant’s career choice will not be a detriment to his/her own health (or the safety of patients/clients), applicants may be required to provide documentation that is above and beyond medications and physical conditions identified on their physical exam questionnaire and exam report. All programs require documentation of the absence of lifting restrictions.PLEASE NOTE: Information sessions are held regularly to answer any questions about the application process. Contact Student Services at 941-924-1365, Ext. 62283 to make an appointment.
All applications must be submitted by the application deadline in order to be considered for the program of choice. Applicants are only eligible for selection into a program if all required elements are complete and on file. No application will be considered for selection if elements are missing or incomplete. Call 941-924-1365, Ext. 62283 for current program application deadlines.
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Industry Certifications/State Credentials
- Licensed Practical Nurse
Issued by: National Council of State Boards of Nursing
OBTAINMENT TIME FRAME: Within 1 year of program completion
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Careers & Salaries
For specific occupation information, including wages, employment trends and more, visit the following links:
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2061.00Nursing Assistants
www.onetonline.org/link/summary/31-1014.00For other O*Net Online information, please visit:
www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/SOC/
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Suncoast Technical College Nursing Programs are in compliance with the U.S. Department of Education's (USDE) Regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v).
Removing barriers to cross-border practice, the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) is an interstate agreement allowing a nurse to have one license and the privilege to practice in other compact states. Implemented in 2000, the NLC fosters public protection and access to care through the mutual recognition of one state-based license that is enforced locally and recognized nationally. A majority of state nurse associations, hospital associations, and health care facilities in every state support the NLC. The NLC includes important patient safety features such as facilitation of the sharing of licensure, investigative and disciplinary action information among member states. All graduates from Suncoast Technical College Nursing are eligible to test for any state licensure in compliance with U.S. Department of Education's (USDE) Regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v).
The links below show all states where Florida Nursing Licenses are accepted once Initial Licensures has been achieved in Florida.