Practical Nursing Program is a Diploma program offered by HCI College in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The program takes 4 semesters / approximately 16 months / 1,350 clock hours / 46 credits to complete, with a total tuition of $22,540.
Program Overview
The diploma combines theory, clinical experience, and simulation in medical-surgical nursing, pharmacology and medication administration, geriatric and long-term care, and obstetrical and pediatric nursing. Eligible graduates may be submitted to the Florida Board of Nursing for NCLEX-PN consideration.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet HCI College general enrollment requirements and all program-specific requirements printed in the 2026–2027 catalog and reproduced in the linked App Builder application and enrollment agreement.
Schedule and Published Starts
The catalog publishes the future start dates shown for this campus and program. HCI attempts to accommodate schedule preferences but does not guarantee a preferred section.
- January 11th, 2027
- May 03rd, 2027
- August 30th, 2027
- January 10th, 2028
- May 01st, 2028
- August 28th, 2028
School Information
Fort Lauderdale Campus
Tuition and Costs
Published tuition: $22,540. Application fee: $50. Total program cost plus application fee: $22,590. Required materials, textbooks/eBooks, and uniforms are included at no additional cost.
Application
Linked to HCI College’s complete source-faithful Student Application and Enrollment Agreement in App Builder.