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Practical Nursing CCP
Practical Nursing CCP
at Palm Beach State College
Miami Catalog
This CCP program prepares graduates for employment as licensed practical nurses. The program includes but is not limited to theoretical instruction and clinical experience in medical-surgical nursing, pharmacology, and medication administration, geriatric and long-term care nursing, and obstetrical and pediatric nursing.
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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.
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$40,770
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Admissions
General Admission Requirements to the College
- Complete an Application for Admission, located at www.palmbeachstate.edu/admissions/Admissions-Applications
- Submit an official high school or GED transcript and official college/university transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended. Refer to the Admission Procedures section of the college catalog for more information regarding transcripts. Admission Requirements for Practical Nursing In addition to the above General Admission requirements, students must meet the following eligibility criteria to be considered for selection to the program. (Meeting admission criteria does not guarantee acceptance into the program).
- Take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) exam if not exempt from TABE testing. To determine if you are exempt, please go to this link and view TABE Standards.
- View the mandatory Practical Nursing information session at the following link: www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-health.aspx
- Take the HESI (Health Education Systems Incorporated) Admission Assessment Exam. A cumulative score of 75 or higher is required;
- Submit a completed Practical Nursing program application, located on the student engage portal, and pay the application fee by the deadline.