Pensacola Junior College - Nursing Department

Welcome to the Nursing Department

The Department of Nursing includes up to 23 full-time faculty positions, a Director of Nursing, three Program Directors, and two administrative assistants who facilitate the teaching and learning needs of students in the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN), Practical Nursing (PN), and Surgical Technical programs. The ADN and Practical Nursing programs are two of the oldest health-related programs offered by the College, originating in the 1950s. The Surgical Technology program, Critical Care and Perioperative Advanced Technical Certificates, Paramedic to RN Career Mobility Option, and ADN Weekend/Evening Option are more recent offerings of the department in response to needs of the medical community and potential students in the Northwest Florida region.

Mission

The mission of the Department of Nursing is to provide quality educational opportunities for students seeking to enter the healthcare arena as associate degree nurses, practical nurses, or surgical technologists and to meet the health care needs of the community.

Additional information about programs and options can be found in Information Packets and Student Handbooks.

Programs

Programs Offered:

Bulletins

FEE PAYMENT FOR SPRING TERM 2010

Spring term 2010 (Session A, B, C and D): Fees are due by 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2010. Registration schedules that remain unpaid by the deadline will be canceled. Registrations processed on or after January 5 must be paid by the close of business on the day of registration.

Changes to the Bright Futures scholarship program!

The Bright Futures scholarship program is undergoing important changes. more ...

AA Degree CLAST Requirements Changed

The State of Florida Legislature has repealed the requirement to pass the College Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST) in order to be awarded an associate in arts degree. This change goes into effect for any student earning the associate in arts degree after June 30, 2009. more ...