ACCREDITATION:
The Practical Nursing Program is approved by:
The Florida Board of Nursing
The Practical Nursing Program is accredited by:
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. (NLNAC)
3343 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 850
Atlantic, Georgia 30326
Phone - (404) 975-5000 Fax - (404) 975-5020
A licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for patient care and works under the supervision of a registered nurse, physician, in hospitals, medical care clinics, physician's offices, home health and hospice agencies, schools as well as in private duty practice, Nursing Homes, and Rehabilitation Centers.
Applicants should have the ability to handle responsibility and be interested in caring for patients of all ages.
Content
The Practical Nurse (PN) Program content includes, but is not limited to:
- Theoretical instruction and clinical experience in medical, surgical, obstetric, pediatric and geriatric nursing
- Theoretical instruction and clinical experience in both acute and long-term care situations
- Theoretical instruction and clinical application of vocational role and function
- Personal, family and community health concepts
- Nutrition
- Human growth and development over the life span
- Body Structure and function
- Interpersonal relationship skills
- Mental Health Concepts
- Pharmacology and administration of medications
- Legal aspects of practice
- CPR
- Computer and employability skills
Theory, Laboratory and clinical experiences are integrated, with one-half of the program spent in health care facilities providing patient care.
Industry Credentials
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates receive a certificate and are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN licensure examination.
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Licensed graduates (LPNs) may transition into the Broward College Registered Nurse Program, transferring college credit from McFatter's PN Program (PN/RN Articulation Agreement.)
The Practical Nursing Program offers full-time day and full time evening. The full time day program meets Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 2:30pm. The full time evening program meets Monday through Thursday, from 2:00pm to 10:00pm.
Application Process
Applicants must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent, must achieve a grade level of 11 on the Basic Skills (TABE) Test, and pass all four tests on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS). For more information about this test and the times it is given, go to the bottom of this page.
After passing the TABE Test and presenting a high school diploma or transcript, applicants must pass the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) as well as a level 2 criminal background check, drug test and a recent physical exam with documentation that their immunizations are current must be completed. For more information about the TEAS Test, criminal background check or drug test, click on the documentation link above.
Medical offices hours of Operation are as follows:
Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PM
To request an appointment with the program counselor or for more information, please call (754) 321-5753 or email rachel.victor@browardschools.com.
PROGRAM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
- Must be a high school graduate and have a diploma or an official transcript from a regionally accredited school, or have a GED (General Education Development) Diploma.
- Acceptable scores on the Test of Adult Basic Skills (TABE): 11.0 grade Reading, 11.0 grade Math, 11.0 grade Language on the Advanced level.
- Acceptable scores on the Test of Essential Academic Skills V (TEAS): Proficient level or 58.7% overall. Log-on to www.atitesting.com to create a username & password.
- PN Orientation and Interview with the program counselor by appointment.
- Completion of physical/immunization forms by a physician.
- Successful completion of a Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Level II Background Check ($47).
- Pass a drug screening test ($26).
ALL students entering the Practical Nursing Program (Block 1 or advanced) must complete ALL of the above entrance requirements whether a first time student or an advanced student.
PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM SCHEDULE TUITION: $3684.00*
FULL-TIME DAY
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12 months
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1350 hours
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8:00am - 2:30pm
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Next Admissions
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July 22, 2013 |
November 15, 2013
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FULL-TIME EVENINGS
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12 months
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1350 hours
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| Monday-Thursday |
2:00pm - 10:00pm
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Next Admissions
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July 31, 2013
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*Prices & schedule are subject to change.
Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
Enroll for the TEAS V Preparation classes by doing the following:
- Pass the Advanced Level TABE test with an 11.0 or higher in reading, math, and language or present your degree (+copy) or official transcripts (sealed) from a regionally accredited U.S. institution by appointment.
- Call (754) 321-5753 for an appointment with your guidance counselor, Ms. Rachel Victor.
- Bring a picture ID, 2 proofs of Florida residency, and a $40 fee.
The TEAS V Preparation class schedule is as follows:
| Monday – Friday |
(5 days per week) |
8:30 – 11:30 A.M.
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Room # 601 |
| Monday – Friday |
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Room # 602 |
| Monday – Thursday |
(4 nights per week) |
6:00 - 9:00 P.M.
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Room # 602 |
| Saturday |
(1 day per week) |
8:00 - 12:00 P.M. |
Room # 602 |
| Online |
(12 hours per week) |
Anytime |
Off Campus
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Please call 754-321-5753 for space availability in the TEAS Preparation Course.
Register for the TEAS V exam by doing the following:
- After successfully passing the TABE, please obtain a TEAS Permission slip from the guidance counselor by appointment at least a week ahead of the testing date.
- Sign-up or pay at Registration with the completed slip at least two days ahead of the testing date.
- Bring a picture ID and a non-refundable $40 fee. (Price is subject to increase)
TEAS V testing dates are as follows on most Wednesdays at 8:00 A.M. or 1:00 P.M.:
May
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1
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15
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29 |
June
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12
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26
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July
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10
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24
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Please arrive 30 minutes early with picture ID, receipts, and your ATI username and password. Late arrivals will not be admitted. There are no refunds.
TEAS V scores are available the same testing day via www.atitesting.com.
Please print your results and call 754-321-5814 or 754-321-5753 for an appointment for TEAS retesting or a Practical Nursing Orientation.
This program is accredited by:
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc
61 Broadway, 33rd Floor
New York, NY 10006
Phone: 800.669.1656 ext.153
Phone: 212.363.5555
Fax: 212.812.0390
http://www.nlnac.org
Contact Information:
Rachel Victor, Counselor for Practical Nursing
(754) 321-5753
rachel.victor@browardschools.com