Dade County - Miami Lakes Technical Center

Nursing Programs Offered

LPN Program Details

The Practical Nursing program is committed to provide a quality educational program, supporting a high standard of care. The program will provide specialized training to ensure successful employment in the health science profession. Students are encouraged to develop abilities, which will foster professional delivery of health care to hospitals, long term/rehabilitation facilities, and community based agencies.

This program prepares the student with skills required for entry level employment in health care. Clinical experience is provided at local hospitals and selected health-care facilities. The curriculum is designed to prepare the students to take the NCLEX-PN, or National Council Licensure Exam. Graduates of this program must pass the NCLEX-PN prior to seeking employment as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Students are eligible to join the Health Occupations Students of America organization. Adult students are eligible to be nominated by their instructors to join the National Vocational-Technical Honor Society.

Program Content:

Core Curriculum
Introduction to Patient Care
Allied Health Sciences
Introduction to Nursing
Geriatric Nursing
Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing
Introduction to Administration of Medication
Medical Surgical Nursing (A & B)
Maternal and Newborn Nursing
Pediatric Nursing
Comprehensive Nursing