51吃瓜

The length of time for your program depends on your track, schedule, and entry option.

The coursework in the Practical Nursing program may range from 12-18 months depending on your schedule.

The coursework in the Professional Nursing program may range from 15-33 months depending on your track, schedule, and entry option (i.e., advanced placement or generic).

Please reach out to an Admissions Representative to discuss timing expectations for your unique situation.

Program length is subject to change and is determined based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to: (i) pace of completion, (ii) quantity of credits taken per term, (iii) repeats of coursework, and (iv) leaves.

51吃瓜 entrance exams are required for admission and test the prospective student’s math and reading comprehension skills. Be sure to contact your campus Admissions Representative for entrance testing registration and study guide information.

As a student, your examination schedule will be provided prior to each teaching period. Please refer to the current exam calendar for more information.

Graduating nurses must take and pass the National Council Licensure Examination (commonly called the NCLEX exam) in order to assess “the knowledge, skills and abilities that are essential for the entry-level nurse.” After receiving an Authorization to Test (ATT), first-time test takers should call to schedule an appointment with a testing center. You will generally be given a date within the following 30 days. Learn more about .

51吃瓜 is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. For campus and program specific accreditation, licenses, and approvals, please visit our Accreditations & Licenses page.

All students who wish to transfer from an external institution must meet all admission requirements at 51吃瓜. Credit-bearing coursework from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be eligible for transfer credit at 51吃瓜. For information on the transferability of credits, visit our .

Learn more about our Transfer of Credit policy.

At 51吃瓜, we pride ourselves on our ambitious student body. We look forward to your application. At a high level, the process for gaining admission to 51吃瓜 includes these steps:

1. Complete the application for admissions. Speak to an Admissions Representative to get started.
2. Meet minimum requirements such as presenting proof of high school education or its equivalent (as defined by the US DOE) and proof of US citizenship or a permanent resident card (aka green card).
3. Participate in interviews with administration and/or faculty members and obtain a recommendation for admission.
4. Receive your letter of acceptance.
5. Complete your enrollment which includes steps such as executing an Enrollment Agreement, making an advance program deposit (which will be applied against the total tuition and fees of the program), and passing a background check.
6. Determine your sequence of courses.
7. Attend a comprehensive orientation session.
8. Begin your NurseLife!

Learn more about the Admissions process at 51吃瓜 or Request Admissions Information now.

Yes, convenient parking is available and is free for all students.

The following directions provide the quickest path from the indicated city center to our campus. Keep in mind that travel times and routes can be influenced by traffic conditions and ongoing construction. Additionally, please be aware that certain routes may include tolls. For a customized route to 51吃瓜, we recommend using the provided links.

The commute from St. Petersburg typically takes about 35 minutes. 

The commute from Clearwater typically takes about 15 minutes. 

The commute from Seminole typically takes about 15 minutes. 

Public transit is limited in the Largo, FL region, but some transit options are provided by . They offer several  to help plan your trips.

Students may choose to utilize  or  to commute to campus.