Practical Nursing (PN)

The objective of the program is to prepare graduates to  function effectively in a variety of medical setting after earning their Practical Nursing license.

Care Hope College’s Practical Nursing (PN) program is designed to equip graduates with patient-centered aptitude and attitude. Students are prepared to take and pass the Practical Nurse State license. Appropriate information and skills are presented to meet the requirements of the Florida Board of Nursing for practical nurses and satisfy the curriculum framework set forth by the Florida Department Of Education Curriculum Framework (01.0-42.0). The program is currently approved for online delivery. The Practical Nursing (PN) program consists of 1350 hours of education, including lectures, lab skills and clinical work.

The Practical Nursing program consists of 1350 hours of education, including lectures, lab skills and clinical work.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the graduate will be able to:

• Use the Integrated Processes throughout the care of the client
• Contribute to the enhancement of the health care delivery setting and protects clients and health care personnel
• Provide nursing care that incorporates knowledge of expected growth development, and prevention and/or early detection of health problems
• Assist with promotion and support of emotional, mental, and social wellbeing of clients
• Assist promotion of physical health and well-being by providing care and comfort, reducing risk potential for clients, and assist with management of health alternations
• Demonstrate core competencies related to delivery of nursing care to clients across the lifespan
• Obtain licensure as a practical nurse