Practical Nursing for High School Students

This is a two-year course of study approved by the Florida Board of Nursing for high school students. Students meet the same clinical and theory requirements as the adult students. This is an amazing opportunity for high school students to train to become a practical nurse with FREE tuition.

The course continues during the summer between junior and senior years. Students complete the adult program usually within 4 months after high school graduation.

The program prepares students for the state licensure exam to become a licensed practical nurse.

The content includes theoretical instruction and clinical experience in…

	Medical, surgical, obstetric, pediatric, and geriatric nursing;
	Acute and long-term care;
	Personal, family and community health concepts;
	Nutrition;
	Human growth and development over the life span;
	Body structure and function;
	Mental health concepts;
	Pharmacology and administration of medications;
	Basic Life Support (BLS) course C and CPR for the Healthcare provider; and
	Current issues in nursing.

CONTENT:

· Health Careers Core I (One Credit) is the first course high school students take when they select any of the three program areas (Nursing Assistant, Allied Health Assisting, or Practical Nursing).

The course introduces students to important elements of the health curriculum, such as medical terminology, infection control, communication skills, workplace safety, healthcare organization, and basic math and science.

Students earn one credit towards graduation when they complete the course.

· Health Careers Core II (One Credit) is the second required course and focuses on the study of anatomy and physiology. Students who are enrolling in Practical Nursing will have the opportunity to complete the course online.

Students earn one credit towards graduation when they complete the course.

· Practical Nursing Students must maintain a 4.0 GPA (final grade of 90%) in Health Careers Core I in order to be eligible for this course. PN students also take Health Careers Core II and Anatomy and Physiology online and earn a 3.0 or 80%. Once students complete PN I (Nursing Assistant) with a 3.5 GPA, record perfect attendance in clinicals, and achieve an employability skills grade of at least 90%, they can progress to PN II.

PROGRAM LENGTH: This is a two-year program for high school students. Students can earn up to 4 credits per year towards graduation counting one science credit.

Classes meet Monday through Friday on a half-day basis. Students will attend morning (7:25 – 10:15 am) or afternoon (10:50 to 1:30 pm) sessions depending upon the cluster selected.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Student's competency in math, language, and reading is pre-assessed for counseling purposes and to help determine the student’s success in the program.

ENTRANCE DATES: This program is open for enrollment once a year at the beginning of the school year (August).

HOW TO REGISTER: Contact your high school’s guidance counselor or call an SCTI counselor at (941) 924-1365 x62286.

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