Practical Nursing, C.T.C.

1. Complete a Santa Fe College Application for Admission at sfcollege.edu. Acceptance by the college does not guarantee acceptance to the Practical Nursing Program.
2. Arrange for official transcripts from high school and each post-secondary institution attended to be sent to the Office of Records at least two weeks prior to the application deadline.
3. Complete all required college placement testing or be exempt. Test scores are required if no previous college level coursework.
4. Plan to meet with a Health Sciences advisor after completing steps 1-3 for coursework recommendations.

Students who complete college level English and math courses with a grade of 'C' or better or who have earned an Associate in Arts degree or higher are exempt from placement testing.

Requests for testing accommodations must be made in advance with the Disabilities Resource Center (DRC) located on the Northwest Campus. DRC and Testing Accommodations.

The following requirements must be met in order to receive an application to the Program:

1. Applicants with College English and Math: ensure all transcripts are on file with Santa Fe College at least 2 weeks prior to the application deadline.
2. Applicants without College English and Math: Take the PERT test or submit ACT or SAT scores.
   
   1. Minimum PERT scores: Reading 106; Writing 103; Math 114
   2. Minimum ACT scores: 17 English; 19 Math
   3. Minimum SAT scores: 440 English and Math
3. Submit online application no later than 11:59 p.m. on January 31st, 2022 for Summer 2022 admission. Applications submitted after 11:59 p.m. will not be reviewed.

• Applicants previously enrolled in a health-related program must be in good standing with their former program prior to application to the SF Practical Nursing Program. Previous Program/Good Standing documentation will be required before any final decision is made regarding acceptance to the program. Applicants not in good standing, or otherwise unable to return to their previous program, may be ineligible for selection.
• Applicants must declare all incidents of general or academic misconduct incidents at an educational institution. All declarations of academic dishonesty or misconduct will be reviewed to determine eligibility to participate in a Health Sciences Program. Failure to disclose incidents will result in the application being voided and denial of entry into the program.

SF Health Science Programs only recognize current American Heart Association Basic Lifesaver for Health care Professionals BLS/CPR certification (2 person, infant/child). Certification is required in order to begin Practical Nursing coursework and must remain valid for the duration of the program. BLS/CPR instruction must be from an instructor-led course. Online BLS/CPR certification or training will not be accepted. Students are encouraged to have health insurance, in accordance with the Affordable Healthcare Act,  by the beginning of the program.

See Application Dates and Deadlines and closely review other requirements Before You Apply.

All tuition and fees are estimated costs and subject to change without notice.

Program Costs Breakdown

Tuition for 1350 Contact Hours

• Summer
  • $1,430.72 Florida Residents
  • $5,130.86 Non-Florida Residents
• Fall
  • $1,686.97 Florida Residents
  • $6,049.82 Non-Florida Residents
• Spring
  • $1,686.97 Florida Residents
  • $6,049.82 Non-Florida Residents

Lab Fees:

• Summer $216.00
• Fall $319.00
• Spring $180.00

Additional Expenses

• $350.00 Uniform, shoes, logo patch
• $550.00 Books
• $450.00 Health Physical and Required Immunizations up to
• $55.00 American Heart Association BLS/CPR card (2 person infant/child) health care provider course and card required; online BLS/CPR training not accepted.
• $20.00 Flu vaccination
• $185.00 Level 2 and Expanded National Background Screening; Drug Test
• $400.00 Laptop computer (recommended)

Program Cost Totals

• $5,519.66 Florida Residents
• $17,945.50 Non-Florida Residents

Scholarships

There are many scholarships available for Santa Fe College students to apply to. Please visit the Scholarships webpage for more information and how to apply.

Financial Aid

There are many options to finance your education.  You may be eligible for Federal Grants, Work Study, State Grants, Federal Loans, and Institutional Scholarships.  Please visit the Financial Aid page for more information and how to apply.

Information is subject to change. It is the applicant's responsibility to check with the Health Sciences Advising Office for up-to-date requirements.

Practical Nursing Point Accumulation

Up to 42 points may be earned from required prerequisites

Letter grades will earn 10 (A), 8 (B+), 6 (B), 4 (C+), or 2 (C) points in the following required courses:

• BSC2085/L and BSC2086L
• ENC1101
• HUN1201
• MAT1033 or higher earns 12 (A), 10 (B+), 8 (B), 6 (C+), or 4 (C) points

Test scores

PERT Scores may earn an additional 4 points but may not be combined with prerequisites.

Work experience and prior certification may earn up to 8 points as follows

• 4 points for CNA certification (FBON approved 120 contact-hour program)
• 8 points for CNA certification plus 6 months or more of documented full-time CNA employment

All work experience must be concisely documented on agency stationary or SF Health Science Programs Work Experience Form and signed by employer.

Work experience must note number of hours completed and dates of service/employment. Part-time hours will be converted to full-time hours based upon a 40-hour work week.
Part-time hours will be converted to full-time hours based upon a 40-hour work week. Unsigned or incomplete forms will not be assessed for points.

The Advising Office is unable to contact employers or verify any type of experience. Please review the accuracy of documentation prior to uploading the online application system

Military Service (5 points)

Five points will be awarded to US Armed Forces active duty and honorably discharged veterans. Includes recent Reservist and National Guard combat deployments. DD-214 or proof of current service required. Minimum one year active duty service required. Part-time Reservist or National Guard service must equal 365 active duty days (i.e, weekend service, annual 2-week assignment and deployment). Service dates may be combined. Veterans who receive a general discharge must be classified without misconduct

The Nursing Programs of Santa Fe College provide quality nursing education that is student-oriented and accessible to a diverse student population, in response to the current healthcare needs of our community. We add value to the lives of our students and enrich our community through excellence in teaching and learning, innovative educational programs, student services, community leadership and service in healthcare.

The Practical Nursing program is a practice discipline with cognitive, sensory, affective and psychomotor performance requirements. Based on these requirements, the following list of Program Performance Standards has been developed. Each standard has an example of activities which a student will be required to perform, with or without an accommodation, while enrolled in the Practical Nursing program. The Program Performance Standards should be used as a guide to assist applicants in determining whether or not accommodations or modifications are necessary in order to meet program participation requirements. Applicants who identify potential difficulties with meeting the Program Performance Standards should communicate their concerns to the Academic Chair for Nursing Programs. If the concern is related to a documented disability, applicants are responsible for contacting the Disabilities Resource Center. Determination of reasonable and appropriate accommodation will be made on an individual basis in consultation with the Disabilities Resource Center. Additionally, applicants should assess their aptitude and ability to perform professional duties by reviewing the Program Performance Standards below and discussing them with their healthcare provider.

Critical Thinking

Standard: Critical thinking sufficient for clinical judgment.
Examples: Handle multiple priorities and apply reasoning and evaluation skills. Concentrate for prolonged periods of time in a health care environment.

Interpersonal

Standard: Interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact with individuals, families and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds.
Examples: Display patience, empathy and concern for others. Deal with fear and hostility in a calm manner. Work with others in stressful situations.

Communication

Standard: Communication abilities sufficient for interaction with others in prompt, coherent and concise manner. Must be able to follow spontaneous verbal and/or written instructions. Must understand and speak the language fluently enough to exchange ideas, follow directions and covey detailed instructions to others accurately, loudly and quickly. Able to accurately document pertinent information.
Examples: Communicate needs in a prompt, clear and concise manner. Must communicate patient response to therapy with others, documentation of therapeutic procedures performed on patient, consult with other health care providers in a professional manner.

Mobility

Standard: Physical abilities sufficient to move from room to room and walk in hallways; maneuver in small spaces; Includes the strength necessary to lift patients as needed. Must be able to bend, crouch, squat, kneel, balance, reach above head, or twist at waist. Must be able to sit and/or walk for extended periods of time. Includes strength necessary to lift patients as needed.
Examples: Walking to and from departments to patient rooms; walking room to room to take care of all patients on a team; assisting in patient transport.

Tactile and Motor Skills

Standard: Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to safely and effectively perform nursing care duties. Tactile ability sufficient for physical assessment and to provide nursing intervention.
Examples: Perform palpation; give injections; start IVs; sterile and non-sterile dressing changes; urinary catherterization; assist patient with daily activities; draw up and administer patient medications; assess patient skin color; read thermometers.

Hearing

Standard: Auditory ability sufficient to monitor and assess health needs.
Examples: Auscultation of BP, breath sounds, heart sounds, bowel sounds; hearing alarms in units, call bells, telephones, and conversing with patients, family, and staff.

Visual

Standard: Visual ability sufficient for observation and assessment.
Examples: Observe and monitor patients; read patient charts/flow sheet/monitors

Disclosure

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is not the bill that you will receive from Santa Fe College. It is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Santa Fe College for one academic year including tuition, books, course materials, living expenses, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses. Tuition and fees in the cost of attendance are calculated for credit hour programs, assuming enrollment in 12 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters. Actual tuition and fees may vary by program.

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