LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by HCA Florida Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing Miami, Florida
Overview
Licensure pass rate (2025) 100%
Accreditor ACEN
Duration 12–18 months
A practical nursing program that prepares graduates for NCLEX-PN licensure to provide basic nursing care under the direction of RNs and physicians, supporting health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.
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 HCA Florida Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam TEAS
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 HCA Florida Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing. Open a category to see each one.