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Practical Nursing
| Length | 1,350 Hours |
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Admission & Course Information
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Tashevia Glenn, School Counselor glennta@pcsb.org | (727) 893-2500 ext 2392 |
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| Program Costs |
Upcoming Classes
The Practical Nursing programs offered at Pinellas Technical College only accept TEAS test scores taken at a PTC campus testing center.
Fall 2026 — Traditional Format
Start Date: October 13, 2026
Application Deadline: September 8, 2026
Class Times: On Campus, Mon–Fri | 7:00 AM–12:15 PM
Apply HereBayCare Team Member Cohort — Hybrid
Who Can Apply: Current BayCare team members
Start Date: January 5, 2027
Application Deadline: October 12, 2026 | 12:00 PM
Class Times: On Campus, Mon & Wed | 3:00 PM–9:00 PM
Clinicals: 5:00 PM–12:00 AM
Apply HereChoose application major selection: BayCare Team Member PRACTICAL NURSING | Term: Winter
*If you have previously submitted a paper application packet, please complete our new online application.
Continue to check back for updates on future program offerings.
Also Available: Practical Nursing Apprenticeship
Earn while you learn with paid, hands-on work experience
Next Start Date: January 5, 2027
View Apprenticeship ProgramMission: Our mission is to educate and empower competent nursing students with the ability and opportunity that will enhance holistic quality health care to people of all cultures in various health care settings to support the Florida State Board of Nursing approved program. The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as Licensed Practical Nurses.
Program H170607 consists of a planned sequence of courses.
Practical Nursing (PN) Foundations 1 – Course PRN0098 (300 hours) – Instruction covers basic health care for the patient and safety procedures, communications, computer literacy, legal and ethical responsibilities, infection control, geriatric nursing, patient rehabilitative activities, nutrition and body structure and function. Includes simulation, laboratory and clinical settings.
Practical Nursing (PN) Foundations 2 – Course PRN0099 (300 hours) - Instruction includes human growth and development, pharmacology, biological-psychological-social support, responsibilities for healthy lifestyle/maintenance, family wellness and community health awareness. Includes simulation, laboratory and clinical settings.
Practical Nursing (PN) Medical Surgical 1 – Course PRN0290 (300 hours) – Content includes theoretical instruction and simulation, laboratory and clinical settings in medical and surgical areas of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Lymphatic, Musculoskeletal, Endocrine and Integumentary disease/disorder (including diagnostic tests, medications, nutritional needs, and psychological distress).
Practical Nursing (PN) Medical Surgical 2 – Course PRN0291 (300 hours) - Content includes theoretical instruction and simulation, laboratory and clinical settings in medical and surgical areas of Gastrointestinal, Neurological, Urinary, Reproductive and Oncologic disease/disorder (including diagnostic tests, medications, nutritional needs, and psychological distress).
Practical Nursing (PN) Transition to Practice– Course PRN0690 (150 hours) - Content includes theoretical instruction and simulation, laboratory and clinical settings in maternal/newborn care, knowledge of SIDS/SUIDS, pediatric care, transitional and employability skills.
Articulation Agreement(s):
- Statewide Registered Nursing, A.A.S./A.S. Degree
- St. Petersburg College Nursing R.N., A.S. Degree
- Pinellas County Schools Centers for Wellness and Medical Professions
This program is approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing
Industry Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Related Links:
- State Board of Nursing
- National Association for Practical Nurse Education & Service, Inc.
- National Council for State Board of Nursing
Minimum Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirement: 80%
Minimum Attendance Requirement: 90%
Basic Skills Exit Requirement for Program Completion: Student's competency in computation (mathematics) and communication (reading/language arts) is assessed; required basic skills grade levels are: Computation - 11 and Communication - 11.