About
Brevard Nursing Academy’s Practical Nursing program in Palm Bay, Florida, prepares students for nursing work in long-term care facilities, hospitals, doctors’ offices, and health maintenance organizations. After completing the program, graduates take the State Board of Nursing exam for Practical Nurses, NCLEX-PN, to become Licensed Practical Nurses (PN). The 15-month program comprises 1,354 clock hours and runs Monday through Thursday, with classroom instruction, laboratory time, and supervised experience in nursing home and hospital settings. Classes and clinical experiences are scheduled on weekdays, with daytime and evening time options. The published program information also lists a $11,740 cost, including tuition and fees, and identifies additional state examination, background, laboratory, testing, and graduation fees.
At a glance
- Format: In person
- Next start: January 04, 2027
- Tuition: $50 entrance exam fee; $25 application fee; $75 registration fee; $11,590 tuition; $310 state exam fee; $95 background fee; $240 lab fees; $350 VCE; $750 HESI testing; $250 graduation fee.
- Leads to: State Board of Nursing exam for Practical Nursing NCLEX-PN to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (PN)
- Payment plan: available (per the school's page)
Organization
Brevard Nursing Academy
Brevard Nursing Academy is a healthcare and skilled-trades institution in Palm Bay, Florida. Its occupational training includes Practical Nursing, Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy, Home Health Aide, HVAC, Electrical, and Welding. The academy prepares healthcare professionals through instruction in nursing fundamentals, pharmacology, patient care, vital-sign monitoring, personal support, blood-collection techniques, and home-based care. Its Practical Nursing program covers specialized care areas and prepares students for the NCLEX-PN. The school also describes hands-on training as part of its healthcare offerings and states that its expanded mission includes skilled-trade education. Brevard Nursing Academy identifies itself as Coastal Technical Institute, a new name associated with upgraded facilities, expanded programs, and a broader focus on healthcare and technical career preparation.