The Professional Nursing (LPN-RN) Program is an approved nursing program by the Florida Board of Nursing. The program builds upon prior practical nursing education and combines advanced nursing theory with hands-on skills practice in the nursing lab, along with supervised clinical education at local hospitals, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, and ambulatory care settings. The program prepares licensed practical nurses to transition into the registered nurse role and to seek employment as entry-level registered nurses upon successful program completion and licensure.
900 Hours, approximately 1 Year (52 Weeks)
Day Classes each Tuesday 7:30am-4:30pm
This is a Hybrid Class, there will be Clinical Rotations and Online Coursework
Please complete FAFSA as soon as possible to take advantage of grants and scholarship opportunities.
Estimated total cost may vary based on program start date and program class schedule.
2026 Estimated Program Cost:
Florida Resident: $6,855
Non-Florida Resident: $14,748
(* Program out-of-pocket costs may include textbooks, examinations, uniforms, courseware, and clinical onboarding fees. These costs are outlined on the complete cost sheet and are currently estimated at a total of $2,106.23. Additional expenses may apply.)
(**All fees subject to change)
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- Application Deadline February 27, 2026 for April 2026 start date
- TEAS Test Score 60% or Higher (More information is listed below) MUST BE SUBMITTED TO MTC BEFORE APPLICATION IS ACCEPTED
- General Admissions Procedures Apply
- 18 years & older may apply
- Participation in an Information Session (recommended)
- High School Diploma – Standard or GED required
- High School and or College Transcript
- TEAS Test Score 60% or Higher (More information is listed below)
- Plus: IV Therapy Certification (If certification is needed please complete the following form: MTC IV Therapy Certification Course Contact Form)
- Plus: Active Unencumbered Florida LPN License
You will receive additional paperwork in a welcome email after applying online. Please allow up to two business days for the email to come through. Students may also visit the campus located at 1014 SW 7th Road, Ocala, FL, 34471 to pick up the paperwork in person. For further questions, please contact the CTE Admissions Office | 352-671-4134
This is a Hybrid Class, there will be Clinical Rotations and Online Coursework
Must have computer & Internet access for online portion of program
TEAS Test
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- The TEAS test is a requirement for the Practical Nursing program. An applicant MUST score 60% or higher to be able to apply and submit any part of the application.
- Online TEAS test scores will not be accepted. Test must be taken seated, in person. We recommend taking the TEAS test at MTC so that applicants do not have to pay to have their official scores sent to MTC. TEAS test scores will be available immediately upon finishing the test at the MTC testing center on the main campus.
- Study material for the 7th Edition TEAS may be found on ATItesting.com
- Please call the school 352-671-4134 or come by in person to schedule. When scheduling an appointment be prepared to make payment. Testing is $70 per exam taken.
Upcoming Testing Dates are listed below and occur on Wednesday mornings at 8:00 am.
2026
April 8 & 22
Students may need to take a Basic Skills Exam no later than the sixth week of class. This exam will not affect your acceptance into the program. Please submit all official transcripts (High School, GED, Associates degree or higher) prior to the start of your program start date for possible exemption. Students will be notified after they have been accepted into a program whether or not they will be required to take the exam.
Marion Technical College
1014 SW 7th Rd
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7200
Marion Technical College is excited to announce that applications are now open for the Professional Nursing LPN to RN Certificate Program, approved by the Florida Department of Education and the Florida Board of Nursing pursuant to Chapter 464, Florida Statutes, including ss. 464.008 and 464.019.
This one year, 900-hour bridge program allows experienced LPNs to complete the same RN curriculum, take the same NCLEX RN exam, and earn the same RN license as degree-based programs. Florida is among a small number of states offering a certificate based pathway to RN licensure, supporting workforce expansion as nursing shortages are projected to continue through 2035.
Applications are open now through February 27, 2026. The program launches April 1, and seats are limited. If you are an LPN ready to take the next step, apply now and be part of the next cohort of registered nurses shaping the future of healthcare in our community.
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- Theoretical instruction and clinical experience in medical, surgical, obstetric, pediatric, geriatric nursing, acute care, long-term care, and community settings
- Personal, family and community health concepts
- Nutrition, human growth & development, mental health concepts, legal aspects of practice, & current issues in nursing
- Pharmacology and administration of medications
Vary, ranging from:
- Entry-level (10th percentile): $66,670/ year
- Median: $82,850/ year
- Experienced (90th percentile): $110,530/ year
*Based on state of Florida labor market statistics.
National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for PROFESSIONAL NURSING (LPN-RN)
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- AdventHealth and AdventHealth Wound Care Center
- Bridgewater Park Health and Rehab.
- Hawthorne Village of Ocala
- Langley Health Services
- Marion County Health Department
- Ocala Health and Rehab.
- Ocala Infectious Disease and Wound Center
- Ocala Regional Medical Center
- Ocala Regional Wound Care Center
- TimberRidge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
- Veterans Administration of Marion County
- West Marion Community Hospital
97%
COMPLETION RATE*
100%
PLACEMENT RATE*
100%
LICENSURE RATE*
Cohort numbers for Professional Nursing (LPN-RN) not available due to this being a new program.
Our current Practical Nursing (LPN) rates are shown here to give a reflection of our dedication to the education and success of our students.
Marion Technical College Nursing Programs are in compliance with the U.S. Department of Education’s (USDE) Regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v)
Removing barriers to cross-border practice, the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) is an interstate agreement allowing a nurse to have one license and the privilege to practice in other compact states. Implemented in 2000, the NLC fosters public protection and access to care through the mutual recognition of one state-based license that is enforced locally and recognized nationally. Along with most state nurses’ associations, hospital associations and health care facilities in every state overwhelmingly support the NLC. The NLC includes important patient safety features such as facilitation of the sharing of licensure, investigative and disciplinary action information among member states. All graduates from Marion Technical College Nursing are eligible to test for any state licensure in compliance with U.S. Department of Education’s (USDE) Regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v)
The links below show all states where Florida Nursing License are accepted once Initial Licensures has been achieved in Florida.