To be considered for this program a student must:

• Be 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma, GED certificate, or home school equivalent.
• Take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) and score an 11 in Math, English, and Reading.
• Apply for general college admission by the established deadline on the Academic Calendar.
• Submit a specific PN application to the Nursing Department by the established deadline for a spring start.
• Complete the Nurse Entrance Exam (TEAS) by the established deadline and score proficiency or higher. Prior to starting Practical Nursing program:
• Prospective students who have completed the steps above will be required to complete the clinical eligibility requirements listed in the Practical Nursing application booklet.
• To meet clinical agency requirements for clinical experience, all students in the Nursing and Health Sciences Programs must meet state and federal regulations as described by Florida Statutes S. 400.211. A Level II background check and drug/alcohol screening are required. Further instructions regarding the background and 10-panel drug/alcohol screen are provided on the first day of the course. Please note that random screening may be required while in the program. Students are responsible for the cost of all screening done for admission and randomly during the program.
• Additional costs are required when admitted to this program, including costs of uniforms, clinic shoes, liability insurance, health insurance, medical exam, standardized testing, graduation costs, immunizations, Level II background check, 10-panel drug/alcohol screening, books, and licensing fees.