The Nursing Program includes clinical experience and theoretical instruction in medical, surgical, obstetric, pediatric, geriatric, and psychiatric nursing, inclusive of clinical training experience in appropriate settings such as, but not limited to, acute care, long-term care, and community settings (s. 464.019 (1) (g), F.S.). The program curriculum plan provides for theoretical instruction and clinical application in personal, family, and community health; nutrition; human growth and development throughout the life span; body structure and function; interpersonal relationship skills; mental health concepts; pharmacology and administration of mediations; legal aspects of practice; interpersonal relationships and leadership skills; professional role and health teaching and counseling skills (s. 464.019 (1) h, F.S.). The contact hours designated for classroom, laboratory, and clinical components correspond to the curriculum standards in Florida. Clinical rotation hours per day range from 4 to 12 hours depending on the course.

The program focuses on the duties and responsibilities of the Practical Nurse, including admitting and discharging of patients, administering mediations, assisting the RN, theoretical instructions, and externship experience in medical, surgical, obstetric, pediatric, and geriatric nursing; externship experience in both acute and long- term care situations; legal aspects of practice. A Basic Life Support (BLS) course CPR from Healthcare provider, or equivalent. An HIV/AIDS (4) hour course and current issues in nursing, Basic English, mathematic, and science appropriate for the job preparatory programs will be reinforced through PIC classroom instruction and applied through laboratory notes or practices.