Program Overview
The Practical Nursing Program at Broward-Miami Health Institute is a 12-month, 1,350-hour LPN program in Miramar, FL that prepares you for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Florida. It combines classroom instruction, laboratory skills practice and supervised clinical rotations across multiple healthcare settings.
You'll gain hands-on experience in medical-surgical, obstetric, pediatric, geriatric and mental health nursing across acute care, long-term care and community settings. The curriculum covers anatomy and physiology, pharmacology and IV therapy, nutrition, human development, legal and ethical aspects of nursing practice, and interpersonal communication.
Throughout the program you show competency through quizzes, exams, lab skills return demonstrations, clinical evaluations, research papers and written assignments. When you graduate, you are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN licensure examination.
Graduating makes you eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN. It does not guarantee a passing score, a license or a job.
What You'll Learn
Course Outline
13 courses · lab and clinical hours are part of each course's clock hours.
| Course # | Course Title | Clock Hours | Lab | Clinical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PN 101 | Medical Terminology | 45 | — | — |
| PN 102 | Introduction to Nursing | 100 | — | 45 |
| PN 103 | Long Term Care Nursing Assistant | 110 | — | 45 |
| PN 104 | Anatomy and Physiology | 90 | 30 | 45 |
| PN 105 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 160 | — | 100 |
| PN 106 | Pharmacology and Intravenous Therapy Skills | 90 | — | 30 |
| PN 107 | Medical Surgical Nursing I | 230 | 20 | 120 |
| PN 108 | Medical Surgical Nursing II | 230 | 20 | 120 |
| PN 109 | Maternal Newborn Nursing | 75 | — | 75 |
| PN 110 | Pediatric Nursing | 75 | — | 75 |
| PN 111 | Mental Health Concepts | 70 | — | 45 |
| PN 112 | Community Health | 30 | — | 30 |
| PN 113 | Transition to Practice | 45 | — | 30 |
| Total Hours | 1,350 | |||
Admission Requirements
To Apply
Entrance Exam
Before Clinical Rotations
Need your CPR/BLS card? Take our 4–5 hour AHA BLS course in Miramar ($75, card valid 2 years).
How to Enroll
- Contact admissionsClick Enroll Now or call (954) 248-0669, Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm.
- Meet the entrance requirementsTake the HESI Entrance Exam and reach an overall score of 50, with 50% in Reading and Math.
- Submit your documentsPhoto ID, your diploma or GED (or Wonderlic score) and your HESI results.
- Pay and startConfirm tuition and your cohort with admissions, complete payment and begin.
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Career Opportunities
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Licensed Practical Nurses work across a wide range of healthcare settings in Florida and nationwide, providing direct patient care as part of a nursing team led by registered nurses and physicians.
Where PN Graduates Work
- Hospitals
- Physician Offices
- Nursing & Residential Care Facilities
- Home Health Agencies
- Outpatient Clinics
- Rehabilitation Centers
- Correctional Facilities
- Schools & Community Health Centers
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Practical Nursing program?
The program takes 12 months and includes 1,350 clock hours of classroom instruction, lab skills practice and supervised clinical rotations at our Miramar, FL campus and clinical sites.
What are the admission requirements?
You need a valid picture ID, to be at least 18, and a high school diploma, GED or equivalent. Without a diploma or GED, a Wonderlic score of 20 is required. You also need a HESI Entrance Exam overall score of at least 50, with at least 50% in Reading and Math.
How many times can I take the HESI Entrance Exam?
You can take the HESI up to 4 times per calendar year, and your results must be less than 2 years old.
What do I need before clinical rotations?
Before clinical rotations you need current CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross, and a written physician certification confirming you are in good health.
Does the program prepare me for the NCLEX-PN?
Yes. The final course, Transition to Practice, includes NCLEX-PN preparation, and graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN licensure exam. Eligibility does not guarantee a passing score or a license.
How much does the program cost, and when does the next cohort start?
Call admissions at (954) 248-0669, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, for current tuition and the next cohort start date.
Is the Practical Nursing program available online?
No. The program is taught in person, with classroom and lab training at our Miramar, FL campus and supervised clinical rotations.