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SPECIALIZATION : PRACTICAL NURSING ( LPN )
PRACTICAL
NURSING ( LPN )
CAREER & TECHNICAL PROGRAMS

NURSING PROGRAMS

SPECIALIZATION : PRACTICAL NURSING ( LPN )

WHAT IS IT ?

EFSC ’ s Practical Nursing program is a one-year certificate program .
Under the direction of a qualified health professional , the practical nurse performs nursing functions commensurate with his or her education and demonstrated competencies . On a selective basis , this includes the performance of a wide range of nursing activities in semi-complex and complex situations .
Upon successful completion of the program , students may make application to and take the Florida State Board of Nursing examination ( NCLEXPN ) for practical nurses . With successful completion of the program and LPN licensure or a NCLEX test date , graduates will be eligible to apply to the Associate Degree Nursing transition to R . N . program . Upon successful completion of the Basic Healthcare Worker and Basic Nursing Skills courses , the student is eligible to apply for the State of Florida CNA exam for certification as a nursing assistant .
Students are admitted to the Practical Nursing Program in the January term only .
Note : This is a limited access program with a special application process .
Practical Nursing Certificate ( LPN2 ) Possible Positions
Job Growth by 2030
Median Salary
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
751,900
$ 48,070
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
853,500
$ 37,190
Psychiatric Technicians and Aides
161,400
$ 36,230
All data is taken from : BLS ( Bureau of Labor Statistics ) • O * NET Online • PayScale
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