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Practical Nursing
Program: H170607
CIP# 0351390101
1350 Hours
Offered on Main Campus and Emerald Coast Technical College @ Magnet Innovation Center - Watersound Campus
Class Offerings: Monday - Thursday
Day Program - Full Time: 8:00AM-4:00PM (Both Campuses)
Evening Program - Part Time: 2:30PM - 9:00PM (Main Campus Only)
Completion, Placement, and Licensure Rates for 2025 | |
|---|---|
Main Campus | @ Magnet Innovation Center - Watersound |
Completion - 95% | Completion - 100% |
Placement - 76% | Placement - 100% |
Licensure - 96% | Licensure - 0% - Pending results at time of annual report |
Program Description
This program is designed to prepare students for employment as licensed practical nurses. The content includes, but is not limited to, theoretical instruction and clinical experience in acute care, long term care and community settings; theoretical instruction and clinical application of vocational role and function; personal, family, and community health concepts; nutrition; human growth and development over the life span; body structure and function; interpersonal relationship skills, mental health concepts; pharmacology and administration of medications; legal aspects of practice; and current issues in nursing.
Admission Requirements
High school diploma/GED, must be 18 yrs or older, TEAS (ATI) test, background check, fingerprinting (must be performed by Walton County School District), urine drug screen, physical including PPD, TB skin test.
Program Structure
OCP | Course Number | Course Description | Course Length |
|---|---|---|---|
PRN0098 | Practical Nursing (PN) Foundations 1 | 300 hours | |
A | PRN0099 | Practical Nursing (PN) Foundations 2 | 300 hours |
PRN0290 | Practical Nursing (PN) Medical Surgical 1 | 300 hours | |
PRN0291 | Practical Nursing (PN) Medical Surgical 2 | 300 hours | |
B | PRN0690 | Practical Nursing (PN) Transition to Practice | 150 hours |
Total | 1350 hour |
Technology Requirement:
ECTC will supply students with required technology.
Students are not required to purchase devices.
Program Costs (2026–2027)
Practical Nursing – 1350 Clock Hours / 45 Weeks
Direct Program Costs
Tuition & Fees (In-State): $8,084.50
(Out-of-state tuition is higher. Please see the ECTC Catalog for details.)
Financial Aid & Funding
✔ Federal Pell Grant (for eligible students)
✔ VA Education Benefits (for eligible beneficiaries) - Main Campus
✔ Florida Open Door Grant (for eligible students)
✔ Payment Plans Available
Important Notes
Indirect expenses such as housing, food, transportation, books, and personal items are not billed by ECTC but are included in the Cost of Attendance (COA) for financial aid purposes.
For a complete breakdown of estimated indirect costs, see the Consumer Information page.
Accepting applications for the following dates:
Program Start | Day or Evening Class | Time of Day Offered | Location | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Spring: March 2027 | Day | 8:00AM-4:00PM | Main Campus - 761 N. 20th Street, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 | November 1, 2026 |
Summer: June 2027 | Day | 8:00AM-4:00PM | Emerald Coast Technical College @ Magnet Innovation Center - Watersound Campus - 133 S. Watersound Pkwy, Inlet Beach, FL 32461 | February 1, 2027 |
Fall: August 2027 | Evening | 2:30PM-9:00PM | Main Campus - 761 N. 20th Street, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 | March 1, 2027 |
Complete the general application below to apply:
Chief Nursing Officer: Kristin Leonard
Industry Certification:
NCLEX PN (LPN)

