PRACTICAL NURSING

Taylor College's student-centered Practical Nursing program prepares you for your career as an LPN!

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We're Focused on YOUR Success as a Taylor College Practical Nursing Student

If you enjoy helping people, are interested in working directly with patients, and have good communication skills, then getting your practical nurse training from Taylor College may be a good option for you! By combining classroom learning with practical hands-on simulation training, and clinical experience, our program is designed to ensure you’re ready for real-world patient care. Upon graduation, you’ll be eligible to apply for the NCLEX-PN exam and begin working as a Practical Nurse in a variety of healthcare settings.

Taylor’s Practical Nursing program is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing: 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C-02, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3257; telephone: (850) 488-0595. website: www.floridasnursing.gov.

PROGRAM FAST FACTS

*Hybrid programs combine a supportive, hands-on, campus-based education environment with the independence and flexibility of online learning.

Complete your
training in less
than one year

Comprehensive
NCLEX-PN exam
preparation

Job placement assistance
from our Career
Services team

Financial aid is
available to those
who qualify

Taylor College provides labs that are fully equipped with the tools and equipment that you can expect to be using in your job as a Licensed Practical Nurse. In addition, our students train using specialized simulator manikins that offer a realistic training experience. These manikins are used to simulate a variety of scenarios that healthcare professionals may encounter and provide immediate feedback and evaluation on student performance. They’re a valuable tool for students to practice and perfect their skills in a safe and controlled environment!

Our Practical Nursing program includes clinical training to provide students with a real-world experience. During this special training, you’ll work onsite in actual medical facilities shadowing a qualified professional where you can apply the skills you’ve learned during your campus labs!

Taylor’s course instructors, lab instructors, and clinical instructors are Registered Nurses and are required to have at least 3 years of nursing experience. In addition, instructors teaching Practical Nursing courses have a minimum of Associate of Science in Nursing degree. Students benefit from the real-world experience from instructors who have worked in the field.

The Practical Nursing program offers lab time by appointment with instructors for students who are interested in, or may need, additional training on specific skills.

National Level
Taylor College is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

ABHES is recognized by the Secretary of Education as a national accrediting body determined to be a reliable authority as to the quality of training offered by the educational institutions and programs it accredits. Its approved and recognized scope includes degree and non-degree granting private, postsecondary institutions offering educational programs predominantly in allied health; and the programmatic accreditation of medical assistant, medical laboratory technician, and surgical technology programs. When you attend an ABHES-accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality.

State Level
Taylor College is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education. Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400; toll-free telephone number: (888) 224-6684; website: www.fldoe.org.

Programmatic Approval
The Practical Nursing program at Taylor College is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing: 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C-02, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3257; telephone: (850) 488-0595; website: www.floridasnursing.gov.

The Practical Nursing program at Taylor College is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326; telephone: (404) 975-5000; website: http://www.acenursing.org.

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the practical nursing program is Initial Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.org

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) play a vital role in delivering compassionate, hands-on patient care under the supervision of a physician or other authorized healthcare provider. They perform a wide range of clinical responsibilities, including measuring and recording vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration, while accurately documenting patient information in electronic health record systems.

LPNs provide direct patient care through services such as wound care, urinary catheter insertion, monitoring and removal, initiating IV therapy for adult patients, and administering select medications within their scope of practice. They carefully monitor patients for changes in condition, identify potential adverse reactions to medications or treatments, and promptly communicate concerns to the healthcare team. LPNs also collect laboratory specimens, help maintain a safe and comfortable care environment, and provide emotional support by listening to patients’ concerns and answering questions about their care.

In addition to providing direct patient care, Licensed Practical Nurses may supervise nursing assistants and nursing aides under the direction of a registered nurse or other licensed healthcare professionals authorized to practice in the state, including physicians, physician assistants, podiatrists, and optometrists.

Some of the things you'll learn in Taylor's Practical Nursing program

Care of older adults
Acute and chronic medical conditions
Common mental health disorders
Pharmacologic concepts related to drug actions and interaction
The care of normal and complicated pregnancies
Human anatomy and physiology
The nursing process for infant and child health care

The Practical Nurse diploma program is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level positions in medical settings such as nursing care facilities, home health care centers, heath care provider offices, clinics, and hospice facilities. Here are just a few of the companies who have hired our graduates:

Cypress Care Center
Marion Oaks Assisted Living
The Grove Health and Rehabilitation Center
Chambrel at Pinecastle
ResCare 39th Avenue Cluster
Safer at Home

Our Partnership With VITAS

Together, Taylor College and VITAS Healthcare are strengthening the local healthcare workforce and creating pathways to sustainable careers. As the demand for hospice services continues to rise, VITAS is addressing the need for qualified nursing professionals by investing in educational support through tuition funding to students in our Practical Nursing and Professional Nursing programs.

This collaboration supports both workforce development and community healthcare needs by preparing job-ready professionals and helping healthcare employers fill critical staffing shortages.

PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM CURRICULUM

The following are a few of the courses that you’ll take as part of the Practical Nursing program:

Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Introduction to Nursing
Human Nutrition
Introduction to Mental Health Nursing
Fundamentals of Nursing Skills
Lifespan Development

*Some courses included in this program are instructed in a distance learning (hybrid online) format.

The admissions team at Taylor College is committed to assisting you throughout the process – whether you’re just beginning to investigate your educational options, or are ready to start the enrollment process.

Step 1: Getting Connected

Call us at 1-800-214-4650 or request info!

Step 2: Getting to Know You

One of our admissions representatives will speak with you about where you are in the process, your future career goals, and will help you determine if career education is right for you.

Step 3: Your Campus Visit

Visiting the campus is the best way to determine if Taylor College is the right fit for you. We’ll provide you with an individual campus tour where you’ll have an opportunity to see the classrooms and labs where you’ll receive your hands-on training.

Bring your parents, spouse or friends! Your success is important to your loved ones, so we invite them to be a part of the process.

Have Questions about Financial Planning?

We can help! Our Financial Aid Representatives can discuss what educational funding options may be available to you!

Discontinued PN 60-week Trimester Program

The practical nurse 60-week trimester program is no longer being offered. For information on the discontinued 60-week PN program, click here.