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Practical Nurse Certificate

Program Snapshot
Academic CredentialCertificate
Total Credit Hours1350 CT / 45.0 V
Average Time to Complete45 weeks
Academic PathwayHealth Sciences
AdvisorDr. Alexander Giles
850.769.1551 ext. 3317
agiles3@gulfcoast.edu

GFC Nursing Sr. Administrative AssistantJustin Ryan Walding
850.769.1551 ext. 5522
jwalding@gulfcoast.edu

Pathway NavigatorSam Dunyak
850.769.1551 ext. 3471
sdunyak@gulfcoast.edu

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Practical Nurse, Certificate

Are You Interested in a Career in Practical Nursing Certificate?

This program is designed to help you qualify to obtain a Licensed Practical Nurse's license in the State of Florida. Upon completion of the program, which consists of 1,350 hours of study, you will be eligible to take the NCLEX-PN (National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses). At Gulf Coast State College, this program is available only at the Gulf/Franklin Campus in Port St. Joe, Florida.

In this program, the practical nurse student learns to give patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. The student will acquire skills and knowledge necessary to give safe and effective care to patients in a variety of settings.

The Practical Nursing program is a selective admission, limited enrollment program. Admission to Gulf Coast State College does not imply acceptance into the Practical Nursing Program.

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this program and other important information, please visit www.gulfcoast.edu/ge/phrs

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Practical Nurse Certificate Course Requirements

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Practical Nursing Courses
Medical-Surgical Nursing Courses
Comprehensive Nursing and Transitional Skills

A complete list of courses with descriptions can be found in the Catalog

What can you do with a Practical Nurse Certificate?

What jobs can you get with a Practical Nursing Certificate?

Hospital LPN
Nurse at a Nursing Home
Hospice Healthcare Worker
Nurse at a Doctor's Office
Mental Health Nurse

Gulf Coast alumni of this program have continued their education at:

Gulf Coast State College
Florida State University Panama City
Tom P Haney Technical College
Northwest Florida State College

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Who is Eligible for the Practical Nursing Program?
If you are a high school graduate, you can apply to this program. If you have earned credits from a regionally accredited college or university, you may have a head start at Gulf Coast State College.
Why Choose Gulf Coast State College to Earn Your Degree?
You'll get a great education with one of the lowest tuition rates in the state. With small class sizes and professors who care, you'll get the personal attention you deserve. More than 90% of our graduates would recommend Gulf Coast State College to others.

Are you ready to Get Started?

Apply to GCSC

Visit the Gulf Coast admissions page to learn more about the application process.

Consult the Gulf Coast State College Catalog for specific program and course information.

Apply to Gulf Coast

Apply for Financial Aid & Scholarships

There are many options available to help you pay for college. Find out more about  scholarships and financial aid at Gulf Coast State College.

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Register for Classes

Check out the class registration dates and plan your schedule today.

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