Charlotte Technical College

• Practical Nursing  prepares you for:

• Articulated into AAS/AS degrees at any State College in Florida
• Florida Board of Nursing- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Student Selection Criteria:

• Selection Matrix

• Background Check and Drug Screening Clearance (upon acceptance)
• All Clinical Requirements Completed
• Successful completion of the TEAS exam based on the below criteria

• Students must also complete additional admission requirements as listed on our timeline checklist. 

• rising 11th graders only, two-year program, min. 3.0 GPA, good attendance and behavior record
• must be able to drive

9 credits (satisfies the Practical Arts credit required for graduation)

• Federal CIP Code: 51.3901
• Program Number: H170607

High School Application Process

• Complete the CTC High School Application online in the spring.
• Let your high school counselor know that you applied to CTC.
• Notification of acceptance/non-acceptance will be emailed.
• Attend mandatory Orientation at the CTC campus with a parent or guardian.

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the healthcare delivery system and health occupations.
2. Recognize and practice safety, security and emergency procedures.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of blood borne diseases, including HIV/AIDS.
4. Perform patient and personal care as it pertains to the practical nurse.
5. Provide patient-centered care for the geriatric population.
6. Assist with restorative (rehabilitative) activities.
7. Demonstrate organizational functions, following the patient plan of care.
8. Demonstrate computer literacy as related to nursing functions.
9. Use appropriate verbal and written communications in the performance of nursing functions.
10. Demonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities specific to the nursing profession.
11. Apply the principles of infection control, utilizing nursing principles.
12. Perform aseptic and sterile techniques.
13. Describe the structure and function of the human body in relation to health and disease.
14. Apply principles of nutrition as it relates to Practical Nursing Scope of Practice.
15. Describe human growth and development across the lifespan.
16. Demonstrate the performance of nursing procedures.
17. Demonstrate how to administer medication.
18. Demonstrate how to provide bio-psycho-social support.
19. Demonstrate healthy lifestyle responsibility specific to personal health maintenance.
20. Implement education and resources for family wellness.
21. Participate in Community Health Awareness Forums.
22. Demonstrate how to care for the surgical patient with a Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Lymphatic, Musculoskeletal, Endocrine or Integumentary disease/disorder.
23. Demonstrate how to care for pre-operative and post-operative patients, utilizing nursing principles.
24. Demonstrate how to care for the surgical patient with a Gastrointestinal, Neurological, Urinary, Reproductive or Oncologic disease/disorder.
25. Demonstrate how to care for maternal/newborn patients, utilizing nursing principles.
26. Demonstrate knowledge of SIDS/SUIDS as it relates to the practical nursing role.
27. Demonstrate how to care for pediatric patients, utilizing nursing principles.
28. Develop transitional skills.
29. Demonstrate employability skills specific to practical nursing.