Practical Nursing
Points of Interest
- 14 Months
Class Meets: Monday 7:30 am-1:00 pm (Clinical and Summer schedules vary) - Estimated Cost: (Hyperlink to Summary Sheet)
- Entry Level Pay: ranges from $16.66- $20.99 per hour.
- Program Requirements:
- Must possess a standard U.S. high school diploma or GED from a school accredited by an approved accrediting association.
- All applicants must take the advanced-level Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)
- Physical examination/immunizations
- Criminal background checks
- Random drug screenings
- This program is approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing
Core Content
Instruction is designed to enable individuals to achieve instructional objectives in the following content areas: nursing skills, life span, nutrition, anatomy and physiology, medical nursing, surgical nursing, pediatric nursing, geriatric nursing, personal and community health, pharmacology, employability skills, leadership and human relations skills.
Fifty percent of the training is spent in the clinical areas and includes: maternal and newborn, pediatrics, medical/surgical, and experience in extended care facilities. Clinical placement is determined through the Coordinating Council.
Industry Certification/Licensure
Successful program completion prepares students for the National Council Licensure Examination for Florida (NCLEX).
Statewide Articulation (Community Colleges in Florida):
Students completing the program receive credits toward a Registered Nurse A.S. Degree at Hillsborough Community College or any community college in the statewide system.
Places of Employment for BTC Graduates
- Area nursing and rehabilitation centers
- Out-patient clinics and dialysis centers
- Doctors' offices
- School District of Hillsborough County
- Private duty through agencies or direct employment
