Practical Nursing Career Certificate (LPN-VC)

The Career Certificate in Practical Nursing prepares students to perform safe nursing care as a practical nurse under the direction of a Registered Nurse or a licensed physician. This 1350 clock hour program uses a combination of theoretical, simulation, and hands-on instruction. Each student is strongly encouraged to consult an advisor or counselor prior to course registration.

Program Contact:

Mitzie Sowell

Department Head, Health Sciences

(850) 484-2301

msowell@pensacolastate.edu

Certificate Requirements (1350 ch)

Term 1 (600 ch)

PRN 0098CPractical Nursing Foundations I

300 ch

PRN 0099CPractical Nursing Foundations II

300 ch

Term 2 (300 ch)

PRN 0290CMedical Surgical Nursing I

300 ch

Term 3 (450 ch)

PRN 0291CMedical Surgical Nursing II

300 ch

PRN 0690CComprehensive Nursing and Transitional Skills

150 ch

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