Registration Deadline: April 11, 2025
Next Start Date: July 2025
This program is designed to prepare competent individuals for a challenging career in health care. The licensed practical nurse is a vital member of the health care team and functions in a variety of health care settings. The state licensure examination follows graduation. This program is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing. Students complete clinical hours in participating healthcare facilities in the community.
Minimum 18 years of age when the program begins
Practical Nursing Applicants are highly encouraged to score at least a 60% or better on the TEAS Test. Applicants who score a 60% or more will be given priority in the selection process.
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Accepted Applicants will need to:
Print and complete the 9 pages of the CTC registration packet found under the steps to enroll button and call to schedule a registration appointment 941-255-7500 ext. 1726
See TIMELINE CHECKLIST for items required for your intake appointment
PROGRAM REGISTRATION DEADLINE
April 11, 2025
PROGRAM STARTING TIMES
Day and Evening: July 2025
HOURS
Day: 7:30 AM – 2:45 PM M-F
Evening: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM M-Th, Every other Saturday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
Student Selection Criteria:
Please see the Basic Skills Requirement table by clicking here and find your program.
If required, take the Basic Skills Test at our Testing Center. Call 941-255-7500 Ext. 1745 to schedule to take the test.
Practical Nursing prepares you for:
Job opportunities in Practical Nursing include:
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Applicants who have attended, but not completed, another practical nursing program must provide a letter of good standing from the Director of the School of Nursing (or designee) that addresses the following: potential for success in a PN program, safety in providing nursing care, interpersonal communication skills, and other information the director deems important.
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