PROGRAM STRUCTURE

OCP A

Practical Nursing Foundations 1

Length: 300 Hours

 

Practical Nursing Foundations 2

Length: 300 Hours

 

OCP B

Practical Nursing Medical Surgical 1

Length: 300 Hours

 

Practical Nursing Medical Surgical 2

Length: 300 Hours

 

Practical Nursing Transition to Practice

Length: 150 Hours

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Advisory Salary Range: 

 

Florida Panhandle:  
Low- $20,760.00

High - $59,538.00

 

State Average: $41,052.00

National Average: $44,766.00

General Average: $38,714.00

 

Percentage Rates: 

Program Completion - 65%

Program Placement  - 92%

Program Certification Pass - 92%

License/Certification(s)  Required

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Nursing Fundamentals
& Patient Care

Develop the knowledge and hands-on skills to provide safe, compassionate nursing care while assisting patients with activities of daily living, monitoring health status, promoting comfort, and supporting physical and emotional well-being.

 

Clinical Skills 
& Medication Administration

Learn essential nursing procedures including medication administration, wound care, sterile techniques, specimen collection, IV therapy concepts, and other clinical skills used in a variety of healthcare settings.

 

Health Assessment &
Clinical Decision-Making

Build the ability to assess patients across the lifespan by collecting health information, recognizing changes in condition, applying critical thinking, and communicating findings to the healthcare team.

 

Medical-Surgical, Maternal
& Pediatric Nursing

Gain experience caring for patients with acute and chronic illnesses while learning the principles of medical-surgical, maternal/newborn, pediatric, and geriatric nursing across diverse healthcare environments.

 

Professional Practice
& Patient Safety

Develop an understanding of nursing ethics, legal responsibilities, infection prevention, patient advocacy, documentation, communication, teamwork, and evidence-based practices that promote quality patient care.

 

Clinical Experience 
& Career Readiness

Apply classroom knowledge through supervised laboratory, simulation, and clinical experiences while developing the competence, confidence, and professionalism needed to become a Licensed Practical Nurse and provide quality care in hospitals, long-term care facilities, physician offices, clinics, and other healthcare settings.