This Practical Nursing program is designed to prepare students for employment as Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). Not only will students study how the body functions, but also how emotional and mental well-being affects overall health. Students will learn how to do scientifically based planning for the nursing care of each individual patient. Half of the program hours are in clinical settings such as Manatee Memorial Hospital, Manatee County Health Dept. (DOH), and long-term care facilities.
Program Mission Statement: The mission of Manatee Technical Institute’s Nursing Program is to empower students with a passion for learning so they can positively contribute to the Nursing profession.
Certification/Licensure
Successful completion of this class prepares students to take the examination for licensure in the state of Florida.
Course Sequence/Occupational Completion Points
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OCP |
Course Number |
Course Title |
CourseLength |
Time To Complete* |
|
A |
HSC0003 |
Basic Healthcare Worker |
90 hours |
3 weeks
|
|
B |
HCP0121 |
Nurse Aide and Orderly (Articulated) |
75 hours |
3 weeks
|
|
C |
PRN0091 |
Practical Nurse 1 |
285 hours |
3 months
|
|
PRN0092 |
Practical Nurse 2 |
450 hours |
4.5 months
|
|
|
PRN0093 |
Practical Nurse 3 * |
250 hours |
2.5 months
|
|
|
PRN0095 |
Practical Nurse 4 * |
200 hours |
2 months
|
|
|
|
OR |
|
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|
PRN0096 |
Practical Nurse 3 |
450 hours |
4.5 months
|
|
| Total/Full Progam |
1350 hours
|
13.5 months
|
*Time to complete is approximate and based on full time attendance
For more information regarding career details, as well as the skills necessary to be successful Practical Nurse, follow these links:
Basic Health Worker
Nurse Aide and Orderly (Articulated)
Practical Nurse
Career Potential and Outlook
Employment of LPNs is projected to grow faster than average. Overall job prospects are expected to be very good. The best job opportunities will occur in nursing care facilities and home health care services, while applicants for jobs in hospitals may face competition Employment will grow in response to the long-term care needs of an increasing elderly population and the general increase in demand for health care services.
Entrance/Exit Requirements
Language, math and reading competencies are pre-assessed. The required basic skills grade levels for this program are Reading – 11.0, Math – 11.0, and Language – 11.0 and must be met prior to program completion.
1st Time Pass Rate
|
Year |
MTI Practical Nursing 1st Time Average Pass Rate |
Florida 1st Time Average Pass Rate |
National 1st Time Average Pass Rate |
|
2008 |
93.0% |
75.0% |
84.6% |
|
2009 |
85.3% |
78.0% |
85.0% |
|
2010 |
90.8% |
76.0% |
86.5% |
|
2011 |
90.8% |
79.0% |
84.4% |
|
2012 |
90.5% |
77.0% |
83.8% |
Instructors
Bailey, Collins, Harvey, James, Eliacin, Meyer, Lankford
Counselor
Job Placement Rate
98%
On-time Completion Rate
100%
