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Practical Nursing
at Tampa Medical College
Central Florida Catalog
The Practical Nursing program content includes basic concepts in Health Science Core Training, Fundamentals for Nursing Assistant, Pharmacology, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Geriatric Nursing, Obstetrics, Mental Health Nursing, and Pediatrics. All theory work is complemented with Clinical Rotations and Laboratory Training.
- The program is a traditional campus site-based program. Theory training will be delivered through classroom-based lectures supported by our learning management system and testing systems. Students will be able to access online Modules, Syllabi, and Course Documents through the Sycamore Campus Learning Management system and RUN Exam testing system.
- Clinical and Laboratory training will also be completed during laboratory and clinical rotations. Clinical rotations will be scheduled during the regular school day, with a possibility that some may be offered in the evening. The Practical Nursing program follows all Department of Education guidelines. It is governed by the Standards established by the Florida State Board of Nursing, which includes the number of program hours, the curriculum, and the types of clinical learning experiences that the student will successfully complete in the program.
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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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Admissions
General Admissions Requirements:
- All prospective students must be at least 16 years old and 18 by the time they graduate.
- Meet with an Admissions Representative.
- Apply and pay the non-refundable application fee.
- Submit Two Reference letters and a Current Resume.
- Two forms of identification (ID), and one must be a picture ID
- All student applicants must be high school graduates or possess a GED.
- Successfully pass a qualifying entrance examination where applicable, and a Basic Computer Skills Test
- All applicants must pass a Criminal Background Check