Coordinator, Gulf/Franklin Campus Nursing Programs and Simulation Center
850.913.3317
dbrzuska@gulfcoast.edu
GFC Nursing Sr. Administrative AssistantJustin Ryan Walding
850.769.1551 ext. 5522
jwalding@gulfcoast.edu
Practical Nurse, Certificate
Are You Interested in a Career in Practical Nursing Certificate?
This program is designed to help you qualify to obtain a Licensed Practical Nurse's license in the State of Florida. Upon completion of the program, which consists of 1,350 hours of study, you will be eligible to take the NCLEX-PN (National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses). At Gulf Coast State College, this program is available only at the Gulf/Franklin Campus in Port St. Joe, Florida.
In this program, the practical nurse student learns to give patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. The student will acquire skills and knowledge necessary to give safe and effective care to patients in a variety of settings.
The Practical Nursing program is a selective admission, limited enrollment program. Admission to Gulf Coast State College does not imply acceptance into the Practical Nursing Program.
For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this program and other important information, please visit www.gulfcoast.edu/ge/phrs

Practical Nurse Certificate Course Requirements
PRN0099C, Practical Nursing Foundations 2
PRN0290C, Medical-Surgical Nursing 1
PRN0291C, Medical-Surgical Nursing 2
PRN0690C, Comprehensive Nursing and Transitional Skills
What can you do with a Practical Nurse Certificate?
What jobs can you get with a Practical Nursing Certificate?
Hospital LPN
Nurse at a Nursing Home
Hospice Healthcare Worker
Nurse at a Doctor's Office
Mental Health Nurse
Gulf Coast alumni of this program have continued their education at:
Northwest Florida State College

Are you ready to Get Started?
Apply to GCSC
Visit the Gulf Coast admissions page to learn more about the application process.
Consult the Gulf Coast State College Catalog for specific program and course information.
Apply for Financial Aid & Scholarships
There are many options available to help you pay for college. Find out more about scholarships and financial aid at Gulf Coast State College.