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Coming Soon Professional Nursing
New Program!
The Professional Nursing (LPN-RN) program is designed to prepare students who currently hold a valid, unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the Florida Board of Nursing, for employment as Registered Nurses (RN). The program must be approved by the Florida Board of Nursing in order for graduates to apply and take the examination to practice as Registered Nurses. The program includes classroom, simulation, and clincial experience in healthcare facilities.
The Professional Nursing (LPN-RN) program is a 900-hour program. Classroom instruction will be held on Wednesdays from 0730 to 1600 (7:30 am to 4:00 pm). Clinical hours will occur from 0630 to 1900 (6:30 am to 7:00 pm) on either Tuesdays or Thursdays (these days will be determined during orientation). Clincal hours during the practicum portion of the program may including evenings, night, and / or weekend assignments and will be 12 hours in length.
The application window will be opening soon. The application process is rigorous and can be complex. It requries applicants to download and complete several documents regarding employment verification, experience, and references. Additionally, applicants must gather and submit documentation such as transcripts.
The initial documentation applicants will need is located here:
Professional Nursing (LPN-RN) Application Process
Professional Nursing (LPN-RN) Experience Documentation Form
Professional Nursing (LPN-RN) Reference Form
Professional Nursing (LPN-RN) Employment Verification Form
The documents referenced above are NOT all documents that applicants will need to read and abide by. The foregoing are provided to assist potential applicants in beginning the process of gathering documentation in anticipation of the opening of the application window.
Please continue to check this website for more information.
In the meantime, you can contact program instructor Donna Llerandi, MSN, RN with any inquiries at 352.726.2430 ext. 4381 or llerandid@citrusschools.org.