The LPN certificate program at Brevard Community College consists of 45 credits, which include coursework in nutrition, pharmacology, nursing fundamentals and medical-surgical nursing. Students receive training in providing practical nursing care to infants, children and adults. Nursing assistants who hold certification in the state can apply for advanced standing in the LPN program with one year of work experience and completion of a transition to practical nursing course.
Brevard Community College
1519 Clearlake Road
Cocoa, FL 32922
321-433-7575
brevard.cc.fl.us
LPN students at Pensacola Junior College complete a 45-credit program that includes lab and clinical experience. The program website notes that students complete courses in pharmacology, practical nursing foundations and a practical nursing seminar. Depending on students' scores on pre-admissions tests, preparatory courses in reading, math and English may also be required in order to complete the program.
Pensacola Junior College
5555 West Highway 98
Pensacola, FL, 32507
850-484-2253
pjc.edu
The LPN program at South Florida Community College consists of 45 credits, including courses in nursing theory, geriatrics, maternal and newborn care and administering medicines. Students also take clinical courses in order to gain hands-on patient experience. Graduates receive an occupational certificate and then sit for the national certification exam. Students must meet admission criteria, including passing placement tests and a drug screening and submitting two recommendations.
South Florida Community College
600 West College Drive
Avon Park, Florida 33825
863-453-6661
southflorida.edu
In order to complete the LPN program at Santa Fe College, students take courses in practical nursing processes, anatomy and medical terminology. They learn about nursing theories as they apply to mental health and medical-surgical nursing care. A mentoring program assigns students a faculty member who is available for one-on-one guidance throughout the program. Nurses with graduate degrees teach courses. Students can utilize Santa Fe's nursing lab to study nursing skills before completing clinical practice courses.
Santa Fe College
3000 N.W. 83rd St.
Gainesville, FL 32606
352-395-5000
sfcollege.edu