Immokalee Technical College – Professional Nursing (LPN to RN)

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

The Immokalee Technical College Diploma Nursing Program holds pre-accreditation status from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation. If you are a currently licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Florida, you can train to become a Registered Nurse (RN) in just one year! The Professional Nursing (LPN-RN) Program is specifically designed to prepare students for the RN licensing exam and to help secure employment as a Registered Nurse. The program consists of a blend of classroom instruction, simulation training, and clinical experience in local healthcare facilities across Collier County. According to the Florida Board of Nursing and F.S. 464.019, the diploma nursing education program must consist of at least 50% clinical training, with no more than half comprising simulation exercises. The program includes a professional nursing curriculum that outlines clinical experiences and theoretical instruction in various areas, including medical, surgical, obstetric, pediatric, geriatric, and psychiatric nursing, across acute care, long-term care, and community settings. Program courses include: NSG0080 – Nursing Transitions and Program Orientation; NSG0081 – Concepts of Geriatrics and Pharmacology in Nursing; NSG0082 – Psychiatric Nursing; NSG0083 – Medical Nursing; NSG0084 - Surgical Nursing; NSG0085 - Pediatric Nursing; NSG0086 - Obstetric Nursing; NSG0087 - Professional Nursing; and NSG0089 - Senior Practicum Intensive. Career Opportunities: RNs have the possibility to work in multiple settings such as Hospitals - short and long-term care including maternal-newborn, pediatrics, and other specialty areas, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, Home health, doctor's offices, clinics, hospice care, travel nursing. This program prepares the student to take the NCLEX-RN.