Practical Nursing
Mission:
The mission of this program is to provide instruction in the classroom,
laboratory, and various clinical settings. Students give nursing care in
local hospitals and geriatric facilities. Learning experiences are also
provided in home health care, hospice, doctors' offices, and clinics.
Description:
Course completion skills include personal; family and community health;
structure and function of the human body; nutrition; human growth and
development; nursing needs of the patient; fundamentals of nursing; geriatric
nursing; medical/surgical nursing; pharmacology/administering medication;
maternal and neonatal nursing; pediatric nursing, and comprehensive nursing.
Unique Requirements:
Students must pass the HOBET (Health Occupations Basic Entrance Test) to
qualify for the LPN program.
The cost for the test is approximately $30. HOBET books are for sale in
our bookstore, cost is $27.46 (including tax).
Completion time of the is program is 1350 hours.
Completion Levels:
- Health Science Core - Basic Health Care Worker
- Practical Nurse
Licensure:
Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance
Articulation Agreement:
Statewide Community Colleges
Health Occupations Basic Entrance Test:
What is on the HOBET? The test is divided into four sections: Written
Expression, Basic Math, Reading Comprehension, and Learning Styles
How long is the test? The test takes approximately 3 hours
How can I study for the Health Occupations Basic Entrance Test?
We have a limited supply of The HOBET Study Guide* by Educational
Resources, Inc. Publishers for sale in the WTI Book Store for $34.77 (tax
included).
*Purchase of this book does not guarantee passing scores on the HOBET and are
available for purchase for your convenience only.
Why do I need this test?
You will need to pass this test to qualify for the Practical Nursing
Program, and the Massage Therapy Program.
Please contact WTI at 726-2430 regard test dates and class availability.
