Practical Nursing
| Length | 1,350 Hours |
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Admission & Course Information
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The Practical Nursing programs offered at Pinellas Technical College only accept TEAS test scores taken at a PTC campus testing center.
Upcoming Classes
Upcoming start date: Fall 2026 (Exact Date TBD)
Traditional Format: Class Times (On Campus) Mon- Fri | 7:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Application Deadline: TBD
*If you have previously submitted a paper application packet, please complete our new online application.
All applicants must Apply Here!
Upcoming: BayCare Team Member Cohort
Who Can Apply: Current BayCare team members
Start Date: January 6th, 2027
Format: Hybrid
Class Times: (On Campus) Mon & Wed | 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
(Clinicals) 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Application Deadline: October 12th, 2026 | 12:00 PM
All applicants must be current BayCare team members and must Apply Here! Choose application major selection: BayCare Team Member PRACTICAL NURSING Term: Winter
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Mission: 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 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 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.
Medical/Surgical Nursing 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).
Medical/Surgical Nursing 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).
Comprehensive Nursing – 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.
Special Admission Requirements: A high school diploma or GED is required to enter the program. Applicants are required to take and pass the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS). Specific health occupations admission guidelines (immunizations, drug screening, background check, etc.) are available in Student Services.
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)
Program Awards:
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.