About
The Practical Nursing Program consists of 1350 hours of instruction made up of didactic (603 hours), Laboratory (72 hours), and clinical instruction (675 hours). Students will perform nursing skills in the laboratory and clinical setting under the direct supervision of a registered Nurse instructor. Hands-On Learning Includes: Advance Nursing Skills; Anatomy and Physiology; Nutrition and Infection Control; Clinical experience in Medical, Surgical, Obstetric, Pediatric, and Geriatric nursing. Clinical experience in both Acute and Long term care facilities; Pharmacology and Administration of Medications; Basic Life Support (BLS) course.
Financial aid
Financial aid may be available for those who qualify.
Organization
Horizon Healthcare Institute - Fort Myers
Horizon Healthcare Institute, Fort Myers campus, is a healthcare training institution in Fort Myers, Florida. Its occupational fields include Certified Nursing Assistant, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), Home Health Aide, Patient Care Technician, Phlebotomy, and Practical Nursing (PN). The locally owned institute provides nursing education through active practicing nurses and offers a nursing bridge program connecting different levels of nursing education. It also provides continuing education for healthcare professionals and serves as a State Testing site for certification exams. Flexible scheduling and continuous enrollment are part of the institute’s instructional model. The Fort Myers campus is one of three Florida campuses operated by Horizon Healthcare Institute, alongside locations in Melbourne and Port Charlotte.