Overview
Career outlook
Employers hire licensed practical nurses to provide basic patient care such as monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assisting with daily needs under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians.
Getting in
What Florida Gateway College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- CPR certification
- Immunizations
- Background check
- Drug screen
- Health insurance
Limited access 12 month, 1350 clock hour / 45 credit certificate. Per the PN Application Packet for 2028 (PDF linked from the page): deadline October 1, 2027 for the January 2028 class; ATI TEAS 55% or higher plus TABE (math 657, reading 617, language 631) or ACT/SAT/PERT exemption; 18+, HS diploma/GED; FGC application plus PN supplemental application with unofficial transcripts, two reference letters and documented healthcare experience. Points ranking: test scores, prior college courses (max 5), healthcare experience, TEAS proficient, and 5 points for residency in Baker, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist or Union counties. Physical, drug screen and Level II background screen after selection (notified mid November). Page states 100% state licensure rate (year not given). Program also appears on the input site as fgc.edu.
Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.
Prerequisites
The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at Florida Gateway College. Open a category to see each one.