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HEALTH SCIENCES DIVISIONPRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAMOffered only at the Gulf / Franklin Campus (GFC) in Port St. Joe, FLDear Applicant:Thank you for your interest in the Practical Nursing Program. Upon successful completion of this twelve(12) month Vocational Certificate Program, you will be eligible to take the state board examination to become aLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN).Enclosed you will find an application packet that you will need to read and complete to begin the applicationprocess. There is also a checklist that provides information on how to proceed.The Practical Nursing Program is the first step to an exciting career as a nurse. This program prepares thestudent to perform safe nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or licensed physician. GulfCoast State College also offers other nursing programs that prepare you to advance further in the nursingprofession. There is never a better time than TODAY to begin making choices for your future.If you have any questions after reading the enclosed information, you may contact Adam Carlini, AdmissionsSpecialist, Health Sciences, at 850.913.3311, e-mail Health SciencesGCSC@gulfcoast.edu, or Ryan Walding,Senior Administrative Assistant, at 850.769.1551 ext. 5522, email jwalding@gulfcoast.edu, or myself at850.913.3317. I can also be reached by e-mail at dbrzuska@gulfcoast.edu. Nursing program information isalso available on our nursing website at the address listed below: -divisions/health-sciences/nursing/index.html.For information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed theprogram, and other important information, please visit www.gulfcoast.edu/ge/phrs.I am looking forward to hearing from you.Sincerely,Deborah Brzuska, MSN, RN, CNE, CMSRNCoordinator, Gulf / Franklin Campus Nursing ProgramsDB:dbRevised: 04.19.20211
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GULF COAST STATE COLLEGEPractical Nursing ProgramAdmission Requirements:The initial application process to enter the Practical Nursing Program includes:1.Apply for general college admission:If you are a new student to GCSC or it has been more than a year since you have takena credit course, complete a general college application online application-type.html.Choose Planned Course of Study: VC Practical Nursing Applicant. Students mustpay the GCSC application fee; failure to pay the college application fee at thetime of submission can result in your ineligibility for program consideration.2.Complete the Health Sciences Division Practical Nursing Program Application:Return the completed application in this packet to the main desk or Building D-101 atthe Gulf/Franklin Campus. The application may also be submitted to Health SciencesRoom 200, at the main campus.3.Provide official High School, Vocational School, and College Transcripts:Applicant must request that official transcripts from high school or GED (scoresrequired) and all colleges attended be sent to GCSC Enrollment Services forevaluation. The applicant is responsible for ensuring that all transcripts are receivedand evaluated by GCSC by the application deadline.4.Take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) or the Postsecondary EducationReadiness Test (PERT); scores must be active (scores more than 2 years old willnot be accepted).A TABE score or equivalent PERT score of “11” is required to be able to obtain acertificate of completion at the end of the program. TABE tests must be scheduled byappointment at the Gulf/Franklin Campus. Please call 850.227.9670, ext. 5522 to checkthe TABE schedule availability, then schedule a date and time using Register Blast vices/register-blast. A TABE studyguide may be accessed at 0061349tabe book4web.pdf.The TABE is free for practical nursing applicants; however, there is a 5 testing fee forthe PERT.If you have acceptable TABE or PERT scores on file with another institution and wish tohave those scores considered, an electronic version or a sealed envelope from theinstitution that administered the test may be forwarded to the GCSC Testing Center forevaluation.Based on above test scores, students may be referred for advising onremediation to help strengthen reading, English, or arithmetic skills, beforeentering the program.5.See Nursing Faculty Advisor:After meeting the above criteria (1-4), it is necessary that the applicant see theAssistant Nursing Coordinator for advising. Contact the Gulf/Franklin Campus toschedule an appointment at 850.913.3317. All criteria must be completed before thedeadline date (the last working day of June for Fall admission or the last workingday of October for Spring admission) in order to be considered for the program.3
Depending on space availability, a student may be considered for acceptance after thedeadline date, if all program requirements have been met.6.CNAs Must submit a copy of his or her certification (if applicable).NOTE TO ALL STUDENTS: Admission to the program is competitive in nature and is notguaranteed. A selection committee ranks all applications and admission is granted to the mostqualified applicants. Applicants can improve their chances of admission by completing one or more ofthe recommended supplemental courses. It should be understood that satisfactorily meetingminimum requirements does not automatically guarantee admission. Applicants will be notifiedby mail of selection status.Advanced Placement Students will be considered for acceptance contingent upon determination ofprogram placement based on previous course completion as evaluated by faculty. Students’application will be considered at the first and last nursing faculty meeting of each semester.UPON CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCEbe required:1.2.3.4.5.6.into the Practical Nursing Program, the following willSatisfactory Fingerprint / Criminal Background Check. Must be completed throughGCSC provider. No other results will be accepted. Information will be provided in theconditional acceptance packet.10-Panel Drug Screening – With Satisfactory Results. Must be completed throughGCSC provider. No other results will be accepted. Information will be provided in theconditional acceptance packet.Medical Examination – With Satisfactory Results:An applicant must submit a complete physical exam report signed by a Physician (MD),Physician Assistant (PA), or an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP).A form will be provided and applicant will be given a deadline date for submission.Current PPD or TB Test or Declination with X-Ray Results (within 1 year)Current Immunization Record:An applicant must submit a complete and current immunization record signed by aprimary care Physician or Health Department Staff. Immunizations include: Polio (3doses), Hepatitis B Series, Tetanus (within 10 years), Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2doses), Chicken Pox Vaccination or year of outbreak. A form will be provided in theconditional acceptance packet with a deadline date for submission.CPR Requirement:It is mandatory that each student be certified in adult, infant and child CPR to attendclinical rotations in the hospitals, nursing homes, etc. The requirement for our programis to be certified by the American Heart Association (BCLS-C) for HealthcareProvider. Students are expected to present a current CPR card on the FIRST DAY OFCLASS.Upon completion of all admission requirements, and acceptance into the Practical NursingProgram, the student must maintain a 2.0 GPA to continue in the program.IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT TO MAINTAIN COMMUNICATION WITH HIS/HERADVISOR TO ENSURE THAT THE APPLICATION PACKET IS COMPLETE AND UP-TO-DATEWITH CURRENT ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS.4
VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN PRACTICAL NURSINGCOURSE REQUIREMENTS & CURRICULUM PLANRecommended Supplemental Courses: (Students are strongly encouraged to take as many ofthese courses as possible prior to entering the Practical Nursing Program.)BSC 2085BSC 2085LBSC 2086BSC 2086LDEP 2004ENC 1101Prefix of:MAC,STA,or MGFHuman Anatomy & PhysiologyHuman Anatomy & Physiology I LabHuman Anatomy & Physiology IIHuman Anatomy & Physiology II LabDevelopmental PsychologyEnglish Composition I3 Credits1 Credit3 Credits1 Credit3 Credits3 CreditsRecommended Course Before Entering the ProgramRecommended Course Before Entering the ProgramRecommended Course Before Entering the ProgramRecommended Course Before Entering the ProgramRecommended Course Before Entering the ProgramRecommended Course Before Entering the ProgramCollege level math course3 CreditsRecommended Course Before Entering the ProgramPRACTICAL NURSING COURSESAfter acceptance into the Nursing Program, the following required nursing courses are takenin sequence over 1 year (beginning with Fall Semester and ending with Summer Session B)CourseNumberCourse NameCreditsPRN 0098CPractical Nursing Foundations 110PRN 0099CPractical Nursing Foundations 210PRN 0290CMedical Surgical Nursing 110PRN 0291CMedical Surgical Nursing 210PRN 0690CComprehensive Nursing and Transitional Skills55
GULF COAST STATE COLLEGE – PRACTICAL NURSINGCORE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR ADMISSION AND PROGRESSIONISSUEEXAMPLES OF NECESSARY ACTIVITIES(Not All Inclusive)STANDARDCritical ThinkingCritical thinking ability sufficient forclinical judgmentInterpersonalInterpersonal abilities sufficient tointeract with individuals, families,and groups from a variety of social,educational, cultural, andintellectual backgroundsCommunicationCommunication abilities sufficientfor interaction with others in verbaland written form Identify cause-effect relationships in clinical situationsDevelop nursing care plansMake rapid decisions under pressureHandle multiple priorities in stressful situationsAssist with problem solvingEstablish rapport with patients/clients and colleaguesCope effectively with high levels of stressCope with anger/fear/hostility of others in a calm mannerCope with confrontationDemonstrate high degree of patienceExplain treatment proceduresInitiate client educationDocument and interpret nursing actions andpatient/client responsesMove around in patient’s rooms, workspaces, andtreatment areasAdminister cardio-pulmonary resuscitation proceduresWalk the equivalent of 5 miles per dayRemain on one’s feet in upright position at a workstationwithout moving aboutClimb stairsRemain in seated positionCalibrate and use equipmentPosition patients/clientsPerform repetitive tasksAble to gripBend at knee and squat.Reach above shoulder levelLift and carry 25 poundsExert 20-50 pounds of force (pushing/pulling)Hear monitor alarms, emergency signals, auscultatorysounds, and cries for helpHear tape recorded transcriptionsHear telephone interactions Observe patient/client responsesIdentify and distinguish colors Perform palpation, functions of physical examinationand/or those related to therapeutic intervention, e.g.,insertion of a catheterAdapt to shift workWork with chemicals and detergentsTolerate exposure to fumes and odorsTolerate the use and wearing of personal protectiveequipment such as masks, face shields, gloves, andgowns as necessary for your shift (1-12 hours)Work in areas that are close and crowded MobilityPhysical abilities sufficient to movefrom room to room, to maneuver insmall spaces and to performprocedures necessary foremergency interventionMotor SkillsGross and fine motor abilitiessufficient to provide safe andeffective nursing careHearingAuditory ability sufficient to monitorand assess health needsVisualVisual ability sufficient forobservation and assessmentnecessary in nursing careTactileTactile ability sufficient for physicalassessmentEnvironmentalAbility to tolerate environmentalstressors SOURCES:1. Red Alert: The Americans With Disabilities Act Implications for Nursing Education Core Performance Standardsfor Admission and Progression Framework. Southern Regional Education Board, Southern Council on Collegiate Education forNursing, March 1993.2. Dictionary of Occupations and Professions, Vol. II, 4th ed. 1991, Nurse, General Duty.6
GULF COAST STATE COLLEGE – HEALTH SCIENCES DIVISIONAPPLICATION FOR ADMISSIONGULF / FRANKLIN CAMPUSHEALTH SCIENCES DIVISION5230 West U.S. Highway 98Panama City, FL 32401-1058850.872.3827 or 850.913.3311FAX – 850.747.32463800 Garrison AvenuePort St. Joe, FL 32456850.913.3317FAX – 850.873.3524Practical Nursing (PN) ProgramAnswer ALL Questions: Please TYPE or PRINT – (Please submit form as soon as possible)Name:FirstMiddleMandatory GCSC Student ID #:LastMaiden NameA0Female Male Home Address:Street & NumberCityStateZipCountyPermanent or Mailing Address (If different from above):Preferred e-Mail: Home Phone: (Business Phone: () Cell Phone: ())EDUCATIONOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(s) must be received by the Office of Admissions & Records.ALL schools and colleges attended must be listed for the application to be complete. Use additional sheets if necessaryName of SchoolLocation ofSchoolFromTo(Month/Year)(Month/Year)Did you ReceiveDiploma, Degreeor Certificate?What was yourMajor/Minor?High School or GED:Vocational / OtherTechnical ProgramCollege or University:College or University:LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONTypeIssued by Which State or Agency?7License / Cert. NumberDate Issued/Expired
CONTACT INFORMATIONPlease provide information about three people who will always know where to locate you:Name1.Mailing AddressTelephone Number2.3.HEALTH RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE and/or VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCEUse additional sheets if necessary1. EMPLOYER:AddressPhone:ExtensionStreet & NumberCityStateSupervisor’s NameTitleDates employed: FromToMo./Yr.Nature of your Job Duties:Mo./Yr.Reason for LeavingFull-Time Part-Time2. EMPLOYER:AddressPhone:ExtensionStreet & NumberCityStateSupervisor’s NameTitleDates employed: FromToMo./Yr.Nature of your Job Duties:Mo./Yr.Reason for LeavingFull-Time Part-TimePLEASE READ AND SIGN THE FOLLOWINGI hereby certify that the information contained in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. Iunderstand that any misrepresentation, omission or falsification of information is cause for denial of admission to theprogram. I understand that illegal use, possession, and/or misuse of drugs are reasons for immediate dismissalfrom any of the programs in the Health Sciences Division. I further understand that background checks and drugscreening are routinely required at most clinical facilities prior to the student being allowed clinical placement.Signature of ApplicantDateRETURN APPLICATION TO:IN CASE OF EMERGENCY NOTIFY:Name:Address:Phone:Gulf Franklin Campus – Practical NursingGulf Coast State College3800 Garrison AvenuePort St. Joe FL 324568
GULF CO AST STATE COLLEGEPRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAMCOST SHEETTUITION - 87.87 per vocational hour (in-state rate)Tuition rates are subject to change.Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) - 5.00LAB FEES AND INSURANCE approximately - 100.00/program yearVOCATIONALHRSCOURSE TITLEPractical Nursing Foundations 1Practical Nursing Foundations 2Medical-Surgical Nursing 1Medical-Surgical Nursing 2Comprehensive Nursing and Transitional Skills101010105Approximate Total for PN Courses45REQUIRED BOOKS / RESOURCES:(Prices are approximate – subject to change – do not include tax)TITLEEDITIONLPN BundleAckley – Nursing Diagnosis HandbookCooper – Foundations of Nursing with Study GuideCooper – Adult Health Nursing with Study GuideElsevier – EAQ NCLEX-PN ExamHerlihy – The Human Body in Health & IllnessHESI – HESI CS: Comprehensive PN Collection, 1 yearSilvestri - Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN ExamWorkman – Understanding PharmacologyNURSETHINK for StudentsLab KitTUITION(IN-STATE)878.70878.70878.70878.70439.35 mate Total for Required Books / Resources:85.0058.00 564.15NOTE: Approximate cost of recommended books is 178.29. You are encouraged to purchase the majority of thesebooks when you first enter the program, as they are books that will assist you throughout your nursing education. Booksare available through Gulf Coast State College Bookstore at Gulf/Franklin Campus.RECOMMENDED BOOKS / RESOURCES:(Prices are approximate – subject to change – do not include tax)TITLEEDITIONthDavis Drug Guide for Nurses, 13 Edition13thTaber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary22ndDavis’s Comprehensive Handbook of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests5thwith NursingHESI Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN Examination5thApproximate Total for Recommended Books / Resources:9COST35.4045.9524.9971.95 178.29
GULF COAST STATE COLLEGEPRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAMCOST SHEET (Continued)UNIFORMStudents are required to wear a standard gray top and black bottom uniform.Approximate Cost ofClinical UniformsTwo UniformsTwo Uniforms (Gray Top and Black PantsMale75.00and Black Lab Jacket)Two Uniforms (Gray Top and Black PantsFemale70.00and Black Lab Jacket)Approximate Cost ofClassroom UniformsTwo UniformsTwo UniformsMale45.00(Solid Color Top and Black Pants)Two UniformsFemale40.00(Solid Color Top and Black Pants)ACCESSORY ITEMSThe following items may be purchased at a variety of vendors. All costs are approximate.Black hose or socks, duty shoes60.00Student patch6.25Stethoscope (style must have bell & diaphragm)25.00Bandage scissors3.00Clipboard (optional)5.00Hemostat (optional)3.00Penlight5.00Black Ballpoint Pen1.50Watch with second hand20.00Protective Eye Goggles (optional) (OSHA approved)6.00Digital Thermometer and sheaths (optional)10.00MISCELLANEOUSGCSC Background Check/FingerprintingCastleBranch Drug Screen and Clinical Compliance PackageHepatitis B Vaccination SeriesPhysical Exam required at beginning of nursing programNursing Pin (for nursing pinning ceremony)NCLEX-PN (licensure exam) application testing fee85.0060.00170.80150.0030.00(approx.) 390.00NOTE: ALL fees / costs are approximate and subject to change.10
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR BACKGROUNDGulf Coast State College (GCSC) students who are granted conditional acceptance into a Health Sciencesprogram must receive a satisfactory criminal background check prior to final acceptance into the program. Thebackground check will be scheduled and performed at the discretion of the Division of Health Sciences atGCSC. Information and instructions on how to complete the background check will be sent by the programcoordinator. Criminal background checks performed through other agencies will not be accepted. The studentmust also be aware that clinical agencies may require an additional background check prior to clinical access.It is possible to graduate from a program at GCSC but be denied the opportunity for licensure because of anunfavorable background check. An applicant must consider how his / her personal history may affect theability to meet clinical requirements, sit for various licensure exams, and ultimately gain employment. Mosthealthcare boards in the State of Florida make decisions about licensure on an individual basis. You may visitthe Florida Department of Health website (www.doh.state.fl.us/) for more information regarding licensure. Weoffer this information so that you can make an informed decision regarding your future.Please read the following information carefully: Any student who has been found guilty of, regardless of adjudication,or entered a plea of nolo contendere, or guilty to, any offense under the provision of 456.0635 (see below) may bedisqualified from admission to any Health Sciences program. In addition to these specific convictions, there are othercrimes which may disqualify applicants from entering into the Health Sciences programs and/or clinical rotations. Thestatute listed below can also be found fm?App mode Display Statute&Search String &URL 04000499/0456/Sections/0456.0635.html456.0635 Health care fraud; disqualification for license, certificate, or registration.—(1) Health care fraud in the practice of a health care profession is prohibited.(2) Each board within the jurisdiction of the department, or the department if there is no board, shall refuse to admit acandidate to any examination and refuse to issue a license, certificate, or registration to any applicant if the candidate orapplicant or any principal, officer, agent, managing employee, or affiliated person of the applicant:(a) Has been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, a felony underchapter 409, chapter 817, or chapter 893, or a similar felony offense committed in another state or jurisdiction, unlessthe candidate or applicant has successfully completed a drug court program for that felony and provides proof that theplea has been withdrawn or the charges have been dismissed. Any such conviction or plea shall exclude the applicant orcandidate from licensure, examination, certification, or registration unless the sentence and any subsequent period ofprobation for such conviction or plea ended:1. For felonies of the first or second degree, more than 15 years before the date of application.2. For felonies of the third degree, more than 10 years before the date of application, except for felonies of the thirddegree under s. 893.13(6)(a).3. For felonies of the third degree under s. 893.13(6)(a), more than 5 years before the date of application;(b) Has been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, a felony under21 U.S.C. ss. 801-970, or 42 U.S.C. ss. 1395-1396, unless the sentence and any subsequent period of probation for suchconviction or plea ended more than 15 years before the date of the application;(c) Has been terminated for cause from the Florida Medicaid program pursuant to s. 409.913, unless the candidate orapplicant has been in good standing with the Florida Medicaid program for the most recent 5 years;(d) Has been terminated for cause, pursuant to the appeals procedures established by the state, from any other stateMedicaid program, unless the candidate or applicant has been in good standing with a state Medicaid program for themost recent 5 years and the termination occurred at least 20 years before the date of the application; or(e) Is currently listed on the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General’s Listof Excluded Individuals and Entities.11
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The Practical Nursing Program is the first step to an exciting career as a nurse. This program prepares the . 5230 West U.S. Highway 98 Panama City, FL 32401-1058 850.872.3827 or 850.913.3311 FAX - 850.747.3246. 3800 Garrison Avenue Port St. Joe, FL 32456 850.913.3317
