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.

Admission Requirements

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)

Hours

1,350 Hours, approximately 1 year (43 weeks)

Day Classes Only; no part-time classes available.

Monday – Thursday

8:00am – 4:30pm

Upcoming Classes Start

July 2025

January 2026

Cost

Estimated total cost may vary based on program start date and program class schedule.

$8,529.43

(**All fees subject to change)

2024-2025 Practical Nursing Cost Sheet

Location

Marion Technical College Main Campus

Additional Forms

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

TEAS Testing Dates & Information

TEAS Test

- 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.

2025

June 4th and 18th

July 16th and 30th

August 13th and 27th

September 10th and 24th

October 8th and 22nd

November 5th and 19th

Testing Requirements (Other)

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.

Online Component

Yes

Program Highlights

STARTING SALARIES

Vary, ranging from:

$39,920 to $64,960*

*Based on state of Florida labor market statistics.

Employers

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

What You Will Learn

Practical Nursing Master Plan of Instruction

(PDF – opens in a new window)

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

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS

National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for Practical Nursing

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

nursing homes and assisted living facilities
hospice and home health care
urgent care, doctor’s offices, and hospitals
correctional facilities

RECENT EMPLOYERS OF GRADUATES

Hawthorne Village of Ocala
TimberRidge Rehab and Nursing Center
Ocala Health and Rehabilitation
Palm Garden of Ocala
Florida Women’s Reception Center
Langley Health Services

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

https://www.ncsbn.org/nlcmemberstates.pdf

https://www.nursecompact.com/index.htm

Business Advisors

Patricia Allen | AdventHealth Ocala
Carlos Blakeman | College of Central FL
Sabrina Braun | HCA Healthcare
Christine Florimonte | Workforce Development MRMC
Jacqueline Hinerman | Ocala Health and Rehabilitation

Deborah Huguelet | Hawthorne Village of Ocala
Josh | Hawthorne Village of Ocala
Judy Ingram | Ocala Health System
Julie Lowrey | AdventHealth Ocala
Thressa Maier | AdventHealth Ocala

Laura McKinney | Ocala Health System
Peggy Recanzone | College of Central FL
Frances Santiago | Langley Medical Center
Mary Lou Todd | Human Potential Healthcare
Dawn Welch | AdventHealth Ocala

Steps To Enrollment

Step 1

Complete & Submit Online Application. Pay $20 non-refundable application fee.

Please check AGE requirements before applying at https://mariontc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Program-Schedule-Age-Requirements.pdf
Step 2

Submit paperwork to Student Services at the MTC campus. Provide copies of two officially recognized proofs of residency, copies of Driver’s License, and the Supplemental Program Packet.

SUPPLEMENTAL PACKETS VARY – Attending an Information Session may be required for acceptance into the program.
Step 3

Financial Aid application – www.fafsa.gov
Complete FAFSA application and provide a Student Aid Report (SAR). MTC school code: 031039

Step 4

You will be notified by program department of acceptance. You will be notified by Financial Aid of estimated funds available.
Step 5

Pay fee and/or sign enrollment document to complete enrollment process in Student Fees.
Seat in scheduled program is confirmed after Student Fees is completed.

Practical Nursing

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