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The mission of this program is to prepare and support students for employment and advanced training in healthcare.

The content includes, but is not limited to, theoretical instruction and clinical experience in medical, surgical, obstetric, pediatric, and geriatric nursing; theoretical instruction and clinical experience in acute, care, long term care and community settings; theoretical instruction and clinical application of vocational role and function; personal, family and community health concepts; nutrition; human growth and development over the life span; body structure and function; interpersonal relationship skills, mental health concepts; pharmacology and administration of medications; legal aspects of practice; and current issues in nursing.

Occupational Completion Points (OCPs) - The Practical Nursing program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of three Occupational Completion Points. OCPs provide a student with early completion training options linked to employment opportunities established by the Florida Department of Education based on the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system and accepted industry titles. Academic skill level required to complete program: Grade 11 language, math, and reading.
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Upon completion of the program, students take the following exam:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
  
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Upon successful completion of this program, students enrolling in an AS degree program are eligible to be awarded articulated credits at:

Valencia College:

• Nursing, Accelerated Track AS degree – Up to 12 credits