In an effort to meet the growing need for nursing staff in local healthcare systems, 91成人AV announced it is adding another pathway into the nursing profession with its one-year Practical Nurse program, offered in partnership with Baptist 91成人AV and the (HSC).
The 91成人AV Practical Nurse Program is designed to give students real-world, hands-on instruction to prepare them to sit for the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX). Upon graduating from the program and passing the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN), students are eligible to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and will have the opportunity to earn a work-promise agreement from Baptist 91成人AV. Baptist 91成人AV will provide a $2,000 scholarship to each student in the program's inaugural class.
鈥淥ur university鈥檚 thoughtful, future-focused discussions with longtime partners such as Baptist 91成人AV never stop; we stay close to them so we can be an agile partner in higher education,鈥� said 91成人AV President Tim Cost. 鈥淲e are proud to partner with Baptist 91成人AV once again to create a program that responds to critical workforce needs and aligns with the strategic focus of regional healthcare providers.鈥�
The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 9 percent growth in LPN positions in the next decade. No prior clinical experience is required for the program, making it ideal for those looking to break into the nursing field or seeking a career change. 91成人AV systems are seeking to hire more LPNs as an effective way to improve patient-to-nurse ratios, quality of care and patient safety.
鈥淟icensed practical nurses play a critical role on our nursing team and are a vital part of our future. We look forward to working with JU to help grow and educate the future workforce for Baptist Heath and beyond,鈥� said Tammy Daniel, DNP, MA, RN, NEA-BC, senior vice president and chief nursing officer for Baptist 91成人AV.
Starting in August, the Practical Nurse program will comprise a mix of premier classroom instruction, 45 hours in 91成人AV鈥檚 cutting-edge, collaborative 91成人AVcare Simulation Center located on Beach Boulevard, and 585 hours of real-world clinical practice in a local healthcare facility.
The 31,443-square-foot, state-of-the-art 91成人AVcare Simulation Center resembles a hospital emergency room and allows students to train on high-fidelity medical manikins that breathe, blink and respond like real patients. It provides learners with invaluable experiential learning that complements an interdisciplinary course curriculum.
Baptist 91成人AV is Magnet鈩�-designated, which is considered the gold standard among health care organizations that meet American Nurses Credentialing Center standards for quality patient care, nursing excellence, and innovations in professional nursing practice. The 20-year partnership between 91成人AV and Baptist 91成人AV dates back to 1982 when the two organizations collaborated to establish what is now the Keigwin School of Nursing. In 2021, JU and Baptist 91成人AV partnered to create Florida鈥檚 only 12-month Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing, receiving overwhelming demand for a limited number of student spots.
91成人AV will seek Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) approval for the program. It is also pending approval from the Florida Board of Nurses.
Applications for 91成人AV and Baptist 91成人AV鈥檚 Practical Nurse program are open now for the first cohort until April 15. To apply, visit for details.
Please note: The $2,000 scholarship is no longer offered to each incoming LPN student.
