Program H170607 consists of a planned sequence of courses.

Practical Nursing Foundations 1 – Course PRN0098 (300 hours) – Instruction covers basic health care for the patient and safety procedures, communications, computer literacy, legal and ethical responsibilities, infection control, geriatric nursing, patient rehabilitative activities, nutrition and body structure and function. Includes simulation, laboratory and clinical settings.

Practical Nursing Foundations 2 – Course PRN0099 (300 hours) - Instruction includes human growth and development, pharmacology, biological-psychological-social support, responsibilities for healthy lifestyle/maintenance, family wellness and community health awareness. Includes simulation, laboratory and clinical settings.

Medical/Surgical Nursing 1 – Course PRN0290 (300 hours) – Content includes theoretical instruction and simulation, laboratory and clinical settings in medical and surgical areas of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Lymphatic, Musculoskeletal, Endocrine and Integumentary disease/disorder (including diagnostic tests, medications, nutritional needs, and psychological distress).

Medical/Surgical Nursing 2 – Course PRN0291 (300 hours) - Content includes theoretical instruction and simulation, laboratory and clinical settings in medical and surgical areas of Gastrointestinal, Neurological, Urinary, Reproductive and Oncologic disease/disorder (including diagnostic tests, medications, nutritional needs, and psychological distress).

Comprehensive Nursing – Course PRN0690 (150 hours) - Content includes theoretical instruction and simulation, laboratory and clinical settings in maternal/newborn care, knowledge of SIDS/SUIDS, pediatric care, transitional and employability skills.

 Upcoming Classes  

• Class Start Date: March 27, 2025 | Daytime Hybrid (on-campus 2 days per week, 7am-12:15pm; remaining days online)

Application deadline: February 13, 2025 *ONLINE applications ONLY

*If you have previously submitted a paper application packet, please complete our new online application. 

All applicants must apply online at https://apply.myptc.edu

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Distance Education: Pinellas Technical College offers the Practical Nursing program in an online (hybrid) format. The online program is exactly like the traditional on-site program with two exceptions: (1) The majority of the 675-hour academic theory part of the program is delivered via computer (with a few scheduled campus-based activities) as opposed to having face-to-face classroom instruction and, (2) The remaining 675 clinical hours are scheduled Tues/Wed daytime at various locations in our immediate and surrounding counties. The clinical and lab hours are spread throughout the 15 month program with the majority occurring in the second half of the program. The Pinellas Technical College Practical Nursing program is unable to accommodate students who want to complete hours at clinical sites other than those approved for use locally. For additional information go to the 'Online Programs and Courses' page.

Articulation Agreement(s):

• Statewide Registered Nursing, A.A.S./A.S. Degree
• St. Petersburg College Nursing R.N., A.S. Degree
• Pinellas County Schools Centers for Wellness and Medical Professions

This program is approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing

Industry Certifications:  Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

 

Related Links:

• State Board of Nursing - www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/nursing
• National Association for Practical Nurse Education & Service, Inc. - www.napnes.org
• National Council for State Board of Nursing - www.ncsbn.org

Minimum Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirement:  80%

Minimum Attendance Requirement:  90%

Basic Skills Exit Requirement for Program Completion:  Student's competency in computation (mathematics) and communication (reading/language arts) is assessed; required basic skills grade levels are: Computation - 11 and Communication - 11.