The Practical Nursing Program is an approved nursing program by the Florida Board of Nursing. This program combines lectures and hands-on skills practice in our nursing lab, and clinical externship at local hospitals, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, and ambulatory clinics. The program prepares students for employment in these facilities as entry-level practical nurses, and to transfer to a program to become registered nurses.
1,350 Hours, approximately 1 year (43 weeks)
Day Classes Only; no part-time classes available.
Monday – Thursday
8:00am – 4:30pm
Estimated total cost may vary based on program start date and program class schedule.
2025/2026 Estimated Program Cost:
Florida Resident: $8,984.13
Non-Florida Resident: $20,823.63
(**All fees subject to change)
- General Admissions Procedures Apply
- 17 years & older may apply
- Participation in an Information Session (not required prior to applying)
- High School Diploma – Standard or GED required
- High School Transcript
- TEAS Test Score 60% or Higher (More information is listed below)
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
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 8:15am.
2026
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
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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:
$39,920 to $64,960*
*Based on state of Florida labor market statistics.
National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for Practical Nursing
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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*
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 Suncoast 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.
https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm