5657 - Practical Nursing (C.C.)

This is a Limited/Selective Access program.

The mission of the Practical Nursing program is creating competent, ethical, and confident entry-level health care practitioners committed to professional development through life-long learning in a positive, non-discriminatory, and supportive learning environment.

This program prepares individuals for employment in entry-level positions to provide direct care to clients in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and various health care settings under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN) to become licensed and achieve the title of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and practice according to the Nurse Practice Act.

A minimum grade of C or higher must be achieved in all professional coursework.

Admission to this program is limited and is based on academic performance and other criteria.

It is recommended that students have a conference with the program advisor prior to applying to the program. To meet the minimum requirements for consideration and acceptance to the Practical Nursing program, students must:

1. Complete a Florida State College at Jacksonville application.

2. Complete a Practical Nursing program application.

3. Successful completion of the background and drug screening process upon acceptance into the program.

4. A physical examination will be required upon acceptance into the program. Clinical experience is required part of the Practical Nursing program. In order to participate in a hospital or medical office based clinical, a student will be expected to submit health history information, proof of immunizations, and background screening. To ensure employability in the widest possible manner, all students are required to submit drug screening and criminal background check results and a physical exam to the practical Nursing program prior to enrolling.

5. Provide evidence of current CPR certification (adult, child and infant) achieved through an American Heart Association approved Basic Life Support (BLS) course for Health Care Providers that includes hands-on simulated experiences.

6. Submit one of the following:

   1. An official (unopened) high school completion transcript (no diplomas); or

   2. An official copy of GED® test scores (a copy will be made and the original returned to the applicant); or

   3. College transcript (a minimum of 12 college credits must have been completed if using college GPA). Note: Florida State College at Jacksonville transcripts can be unofficial. Transcripts from outside colleges must be official (unopened).

7. Provide HESI Admission Assessment (A2) scores. Applicants are expected to take a complete HESI A2 exam consisting of 9 sub-tests in one sitting prior to the application deadline. Scores on the following subtests are considered for admission: reading, vocabulary, grammar, math. The four subtest scores must average 75% or higher to be considered for admission. Each subtest (reading, vocabulary, grammar, math) must also have a minimum score of 70% to be eligible for admission to the program.

Adult Basic Skills are a major criterion in a student’s completion of the program. In order to earn the Career Certificate, students must achieve or surpass the designated exit score(s) on an approved adult basic skills assessment or qualify for a waiver. Visit the Available Assessments webpage for program exit scores. College Assessment and Certification locations and information can be found at on the Assessment and Certification webpage. For students who need assistance in order to meet the exit requirement(s), the College offers remediation through tutoring, referral to online resources and/or completion of Academic Skills Building (ASB) coursework in Mathematics and Reasoning through Language Arts.

• Fall Term deadline: May 15

• Spring Term deadline: September 15

• Summer Term deadline: February 15

pn@fscj.edu.

• National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service

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