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A MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Dear Future Graduate,
Congratulations on taking the first step in your life toward a new and rewarding career. This is a huge accomplishment that deserves to be celebrated. HCI college is focused and committed to fostering an educational environment that will prepare you for the workforce.
You will impact many lives as you go forward in the life changing career that you are considering. On behalf of the HCI College team, we welcome you and are so proud of how far you have come but we are even more proud knowing how far you will go. I cannot wait to meet you at orientation and to see you at graduation.
With your success in mind,
What to expect...
Getting to know YOU
Getting to know HCI College
Program offerings
Campus Tour
Student Services
Career Services
Program Overview
Discuss Tuition and Potential Funding Options
Admissions Requirements
Next Steps
Getting to know YOU
Tell me more about You!
HCI College History
HCI College was founded in 1993 as Health Career Institute (HCI). Initially, American Heart Association (AHA) courses were conducted on a custom basis for physicians, nurses, and EMS providers.
In 2016, HCI was granted the ability to award qualifying students Federal Student Aid from the US Department of Education. In 2017, HCI added a branch campus in Lauderdale Lakes.
HCI College History
In 2019, HCI moved its Lauderdale Lakes branch to a newly remodeled facility in Fort Lauderdale. At the same time, due to the commitment to providing quality higher education to the communities we serve, Health Career Institute underwent a name change. Health Career Institute became as it is known today, HCI College.
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The College offers general education and professional programs at the diploma, Associate of Science Degree (A.S.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) levels in the fields of healthcare, nursing, and emergency medical services (EMS).
HCI College Alumni
HCI College Overview
Provides campus learning for Medical Assisting, Nursing, Practical Nursing and Veterinary Assisting
2 campuses: West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale
Licensed by Commission for Independent Education
(CIE) Florida Department of Education (FLDOE)
HCI College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
HCI College -
We offer 4 programs
Fort Lauderdale Overview
We provide over 23,000 square feet
of classroom, lab and learning
space for your learning needs.
We have 6 classrooms, 1
computer lab, 1 simulation
lab, 2 skills labs, and a
student lounge
with FREE
coffee!
HCI College -
Fort Lauderdale Overview
Simulation lab has Sim Mom, Sim
Man, Sim Junior, and Sim Baby.
Campus library, online library and information resource network available 24/7!
Current and active clinically
trained professionals teaching
your courses.
Clinical sites appropriate
to the needs of your
program to help you
get licensed.
Student Services
Help guide current students through school
-Guidance
-Student support
-Tutoring
-Campus tutors
-24/7 online tutor.com
-Library & Information Resources Network
-Help with community resources
-Create and promote campus events
Career Services
Career Services includes:
-Professional development
seminars
-Resume writing workshops
-Mock interviews
-Networking opportunities via
career fairs
From the moment you start school at HCI College, you begin transforming your story towards becoming a professional in your field. This transformation begins with your dress, your habits, and your skills.
Fort Lauderdale Programs
Practical Nursing
Diploma Program Overview
Practical Nursing
The Practical Nursing program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to excel in their nursing careers. With a strong emphasis on hands-on learning and a supportive learning environment, we are committed to helping our students become compassionate and competent nurses.
Upon graduation, the student is awarded a Diploma in Practical Nursing and is eligible to take the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-PN) to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and subsequently seek employment in the field.
The program is designed to provide educational and clinical experiences leading to employment in entry-level positions as practical nurses in hospitals or comparable facilities.
The program combines theoretical instruction with practical clinical experiences and clinical simulation in medical-surgical nursing, pharmacology, medication administration, geriatric and long-term care nursing, and obstetrical and pediatric nursing to ensure a well-rounded education.
Practical Nursing
Program Breakdown
Semester 1
15 weeks
Course
Number
Course Name
Credits
PN101
Medical Terminology
PN102
Introduction to Nursing
PN105
Fundamentals of Nursing
Total for Semester One
2
3.5
5.5
11
Classes are an average of 8 hours per day or less, 3 days per week.
Practical Nursing
Program Breakdown
Course
Number
Course Name
Credits
PN103
Long Term Care Nursing Assistant
PN104
Anatomy and Physiology
PN106
Pharmacology and Intravenous Therapy Skills
Total for Semester Two
4
4
3
11
Semester 2
15 weeks
Classes are an average of 9 hours per day or less, 3 days per week.
Practical Nursing
Program Breakdown
Course
Number
Course Name
Credits
PN107
Medical Surgical Nursing I
PN109
Maternal Newborn Nursing
Total for Semester Three
PN110
Pediatric Nursing
7.5
2.5
2.5
12.5
Semester 3
15 weeks
46
Classes are an average of 9 hours per day or less, 3 days per week.
Practical Nursing
Program Breakdown
Course
Number
Course Name
Credits
PN108
Medical Surgical Nursing II
PN111
Mental Health Nursing
Total for Semester Four
PN112
Community Health
2.0
7.5
0.5
11.5
Semester 4
Total Credits for Practical Nursing Program
46
Classes are an average of 9 hours per day or less, 4 days per week.
15 Weeks
PN113
Transition to Practice
1.5
5 Weeks
5 Weeks
(begins in Week 5)
(begins in Week 10)
Clinical Days
Classes range from 1-2 days per week
Clinical days are not guaranteed and are offered on a first-come-first-serve basis
Clinical days vary from semester to semester
Typically, clinical hours are from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
HCI College advises you not to enroll if there is a possibility that you have a violation that would disqualify you from meeting the background check requirement. If you are unsure, HCI College advises you to settle any uncertainty prior to enrolling. Similarly, HCI College advises you not to enroll if you believe that you cannot pass the required drug screen.
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Passing a Level I & Level II background check and the appropriate drug screen are required before a student can enter the PN program or before entering any core nursing classes in the ADN program.
Level I & Level II Background Check and Drug Screen
It is the policy of HCI College to require a background check and drug screen for each student entering the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and the Practical Nursing (PN) programs.
Students whose criminal background checks and/or drug screening that are deemed unsatisfactory will be denied access to entering the PN program or denied access to enter the core nursing classes in the ADN program.
Withdrawal from the program will occur if students cannot meet HCI College's background check and/or drug screening requirements.
Students who decide to move forward with enrollment after having been advised of these requirements and who are later withdrawn for failing a background check and/or drug screen, will be charged for all courses taken with the understanding that they cannot advance in the program.
If there is a record of conviction of crime, the Florida Board of Nursing will determine the graduate's eligibility for certification and/or licensure.
Admissions Requirements - Practical Nursing
• Complete and sign the HCI College Application and Enrollment Agreement packet
• Provide a valid Driver's License or government issued photo ID
• Provide proof of High School graduation, or successful completion of the General Education
Development test (GED), or verification of graduation from an Associate degree or higher
program from an accredited college or university or successful completion of at least 60
semester or trimester credit hours or 72 quarter credit hours that does not result in the
awarding of an associate’s degree, but that is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor’s
degree at any institution; or enrollment in a bachelor's degree program where at least 60
semester or trimester credit hours or 72 quarter credit hours have been successfully
completed, including credit hours transferred into the bachelor’s degree program.
Acceptance of any of the documents listed above is at the sole discretion of the College.
• Pass the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) with a minimum composite score of 40
(please see the TEAS policy for further information) or meet the requirements for HESI A2
Exam Exemption or become exempt due to having an associate degree (Associate of Science,
Associate of Applied Science, or Associate of Occupational Science only) or higher from an
accredited institution .
• Pass a FDLE Level II criminal background check conducted upon enrollment
• Pass a 10-panel drug screen conducted upon enrollment
What Is Included With
Application Fee and Tuition?
Physical
Immunizations
Background check
Drug screening
CPR - American Heart Association
Books
Uniforms
Supplies
Educational platforms
Lab fees
Clinical fees
Tutor.com 24/7 access
TEAS
Practical Nursing Program Cost
Tuition = $22,540
Application fee is $50
A set of required materials and textbooks (eBooks) are provided at no additional cost.
Total cost = $22,590
Paying for School
Loans*
Grants*
*Financial aid is available to those who
qualify. Financial aid team members can
talk to you more about your eligibility.
Military Assistance
Florida Pre-paid
Scholarships
Career Source
Extended Payment Plans
Private Loans*
Associate Degree
in Nursing
Program Overview
About HCI College's Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
HCI College is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and for that reason students in the ADN program could be eligible for Federal Student Aid funds if they qualify.
HCI College is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education as part of the Florida Department of Education.
The ADN program at HCI College is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing (FBoN).
In Florida, Associate Degree Nursing graduates must pass the National Counsel Licensure Exam (NCLEX‐RN) to be licensed as a registered nurse in order to work as a Registered Nurse.
HCI College ADN graduates in good standing are eligible to sit for the NCLEX‐RN exam.
Programmatic accreditation is a specialized accreditation that usually applies to specific programs of study.
Some nursing programs in Florida are programmatically accredited.
The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, also known as ACEN is a programmatic accreditor for some nursing programs in Florida.
The ADN programs at HCI College are not ACEN or programmatically accredited. Neither are a requirement in Florida to sit for the NCLEX‐RN exam.
Graduates of HCI’s ADN program in West Palm Beach with NCLEX # US70414600 are eligible to sit for the NCLEX‐RN exam.
Graduates of HCI’s ADN program in Ft. Lauderdale with NCLEX # US70413500 are eligible to sit for the NCLEX‐RN exam.
Nursing
Focuses on: Wellness of self and others; technical nursing skills across the life span in acute care facilities, long-term care facilities and the community environment; critical care concepts; and professional development.
Upon graduation, the student is awarded an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and is eligible to take the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) to become a Registered Nursing (RN) and subsequently seek employment in the field.
The program is approved through the Florida State Board of Nursing. The nursing program at HCI College is committed to providing quality education for students seeking an Associate Degree in Nursing.
The program is designed to provide educational and clinical experiences leading to employment in entry-level positions as registered nurses in hospitals or comparable facilities.
HCI College Experience
Nursing
Nursing Program Breakdown
(General Education)
Semester 1
Course
Number
Course Name
Credits
BSC2085C
Human Anatomy & Physiology I (MPC)
4
ENC1101
English Composition I
3
MGF1106
Liberal Arts Mathematics
3
PSY2012
General Psychology
3
Total 13
Classes range from 1 to 3 days per week with additional days required for clinical rotations.
Nursing Program Breakdown
(General Education)
Semester 2
Course
Number
Course Name
Credits
MCB2010C
Microbiology (MPC)
4
HUN1201
Elements of Nutrition (MPC)
3
BSC2086
Human Anatomy & Physiology II (MPC)
4
DEP2004
Human Growth & Development
3
Total 17
SPC2068
Speech
3
Classes range from 1 to 3 days per week with additional days required for clinical rotations.
General Education Requirements
All general education courses in the nursing
program you just viewed are delivered online
This requires access to a computer with internet
-Only some features are accessible by mobile phone
This requires dedicated time and space free from
distractions to do online work and study
-You must log in and post work at least two times
per week to meet minimum attendance policy
You must post by the first day of the term in order
to start the class
Tutors and labs can be made available on campus
to assist you with your learning needs
Helpful Tips for Online Learning
Make yourself a schedule just as you would have for
a physical/ground class.
-Example
Create a study space in your home with no TV, radio,
and that is separated from other family members.
Utilize the campus tutors during your "Scheduled" class
day to give you face-to-face support. Communicate,
communicate and communicate.
-Monday, Wednesday, and Friday focus on Math
-Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday focus on Anatomy & Physiology
-Don't wait until it's too late!
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Online Science Class Requirements
Online Science Classes (Anatomy & Physiology I and II, Microbiology) utilize both asynchronous and synchronous delivery methods to support your learning.
Classes will be recorded and then put into the weekly lecture for students to go back and review
Students will not be allowed to miss more than two (2) live classes for the term without proper documentation. If the student misses more than two (2) live classes, they will be dropped from the class.
Mandatory Weekly Live Zoom Meetings - 1 Hour (60 min)
Note: Meeting codes will be provided by instructors
Nursing Program Breakdown
(Nursing Core)
Semester 3
Course
Number
Course Name
Credits
NUR1023
Nursing I, Lecture
5
NUR1022L
Nursing I, Lab
2
NUR1023L
Nursing I, Clinical
3
NUR2140
Introduction to Pharmacology for Nursing
3
Total 13
Classes range from 1 to 3 days per week with additional days required for clinical rotations.
Nursing Program Breakdown
(Nursing Core)
Semester 4
Course
Number
Course Name
Credits
NUR1213
Nursing II, Lecture
7
NUR1213L
Nursing II, Clinical
3
NUR2520
Psychiatric Nursing, Lecture
3
NUR2520L
1
Total 14
Psychiatric Nursing, Clinical
Classes range from 1 to 3 days per week with additional days required for clinical rotations.
Nursing Program Breakdown
(Nursing Core)
Semester 5
Course
Number
Course Name
Credits
NUR2261
Nursing III, Lecture
5
NUR2261L
Nursing III, Clinical
4
Total 9
Nursing
Program Total
72
Classes range from 1 to 3 days per week with additional days required for clinical rotations.
Nursing Program Breakdown
(Nursing Core)
Semester 6
Course
Number
Course Name
Credits
NUR2943L
Nursing Capstone
6
Total 6
Nursing
Program Total
72
Classes range from 1 to 3 days per week with additional days required for clinical rotations.
Clinical Days
Classes range from 1-3 days per week with additional days required for clinical rotations
Clinical days are not guaranteed and are offered on a first-come-first-serve basis
Clinical days vary from semester to semester
Typically, clinical hours are from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
HCI College advises you not to enroll if there is a possibility that you have a violation that would disqualify you from meeting the background check requirement. If you are unsure, HCI College advises you to settle any uncertainty prior to enrolling. Similarly, HCI College advises you not to enroll if you believe that you cannot pass the required drug screen.
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Passing a Level I & Level II background check and the appropriate drug screen are required before a student can enter the PN program or before entering any core nursing classes in the ADN program.
Level I & Level II Background Check and Drug Screen
It is the policy of HCI College to require a background check and drug screen for each student entering the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and the Practical Nursing (PN) programs.
Students whose criminal background checks and/or drug screening that are deemed unsatisfactory will be denied access to entering the PN program or denied access to enter the core nursing classes in the ADN program.
Withdrawal from the program will occur if students cannot meet HCI College's background check and/or drug screening requirements.
Students who decide to move forward with enrollment after having been advised of these requirements and who are later withdrawn for failing a background check and/or drug screen, will be charged for all courses taken with the understanding that they cannot advance in the program.
If there is a record of conviction of crime, the Florida Board of Nursing will determine the graduate's eligibility for certification and/or licensure.
What Is Included With
Application Fee and Tuition?
Physical & immunizations
Background check
Drug screening
CPR - American Heart Association
TEAS tutoring & test
Books
Uniforms & supplies
Educational platforms
Clinical & lab fees
Tutor.com 24/7 access
• ATI – This is an Online Resource giving students access to adaptive
testing, virtual simulation and protected exams and test banks. ATI
also provides textbooks (eBooks) resources including their
pharmacology drug
reference book and concept mapping.
• Lippincott – This is an integrated learning system which includes
digital courses, textbooks (eBooks) and adaptive testing.
• General Education Online Books – All online courses are eBooks.
Nursing Program
Cost
Tuition = $52,900
Application fee is $50
A set of required materials and textbooks (eBooks) are provided at no additional cost.
Total cost= $52,950
Paying for School
Loans*
Grants*
*Financial aid is available to those who
qualify. Financial aid team members can
talk to you more about your eligibility.
Military Assistance
Florida Pre-paid
Scholarships
Career Source
Extended Payment Plans
Private Loans*
Admissions Requirements - Nursing
• Complete and sign an application.
• Provide a valid Driver's License or government issued photo ID
• Provide proof of high school graduation, or successful completion of the General Education Development test (GED), or verification of graduation from an Associate degree or higher program from an accredited college or university. Acceptance of any of the documents listed above is at the sole discretion of the College.
• Pass the SmarterMeasure Learning Readiness Indicator with a minimum score of 70% in Technical Competency, 70% in Life Factors, and 60% in Technical Knowledge (please see the SmarterMeasure policy in the HCI College Catalog or more information).
• Pass the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) with a minimum composite score of 50 (please see the TEAS policy for further information) or become exempt due to having an earned associate degree (Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, or Associate of Occupational
Science only) or higher from an accredited institution or being a licensed LPN in the state of Florida. Must have proof of official college transcripts or LPN license.
* Certain findings on background checks or drug screen can hinder or prevent a student from clinical/ride placement or pursuing licensure in most program fields offered by HCI College.
• Must sign the Background Check and Drug Screening Acknowledgement*
I understand that I will be required to pass a criminal background check and 10-panel drug screen two weeks prior to starting Nursing core courses as part of my enrolled program at HCI College. Students who have transferred all required General Education courses and are eligible to enroll directly into Nursing core courses will be required to pass a criminal background check and 10-panel drug screen prior to starting class.
Take Your Education Further with
At HCI College, we are committed to your long-term success, both in the classroom and beyond. That's why we’ve built valuable academic partnerships with a range of colleges, offering you the opportunity to seamlessly continue your education after graduation.
Whether you aim to pursue a bachelor's degree or specialize in advanced studies, these partnerships make your academic journey smoother. Plus, some of our partner schools offer tuition discounts and exclusive benefits, helping you reach your goals with added support.
ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIPS
For more information, ask career services about these academic partnerships.
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-Admissions test, background
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appointment (Within two days of
application date)
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