Your Nursing Career Path Starts Here

Begin a rewarding nursing career with the Practical Nursing Certificate program at Gulf Coast College.
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Start your new career path now

In our fast-track program, you don’t need to be in school for years — you can begin working in the nursing field in about a year. Our Practical Nursing Certificate program is typically completed in 12 months.

Hands-on training from dedicated instructors

Our experienced instructors are excited to share their real-world knowledge and provide you with the fundamental knowledge and hands-on training you’ll need for an entry-level position in nursing.

Supporting your career development

Upon successful completion of the Practical Nursing Certificate program, you will be eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN. Our instructors and staff are dedicated to helping you prepare for the exam and assisting with job placement.

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The Practical Nursing Certificate Program at Gulf Coast College

Our Practical Nursing Certificate program in Gulfport, MS can be a great way to begin a nursing career. Our curriculum covers all required fundamental skills needed to become a successful practical nurse, preparing you for success in an entry-level position in a hospital, physician’s office, skilled care units, and other medical environments. Some of the skills you can expect to learn are:
  • Medication administration and how to evaluate patient responses to pharmacological interventions
  • Safe and effective care for patients who are sick, injured, convalescent, or disabled
  • Nursing assessments of the patient’s status and situation
  • Initiating, monitoring, regulating, and maintaining patient IV site
  • Collecting samples for testing and performing routine lab tests

Our curriculum provides introductions to various nursing specialties, such as medical surgical, geriatric, and pediatric, so you can discover where your skills and passion in nursing might take you.
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Over 30 Years' of Quality Career Education

For more than 30 years, we have been dedicated to providing high-quality education and career training. We’ve grown and expanded to meet the needs of individuals seeking new, rewarding career paths or advancement.

We measure our institutional success by your academic achievements, graduation, and career placement within your chosen field of study.

Financial Aid Available

We want your education to be affordable for you. Our financial aid staff is ready to help you get the financial assistance you need to reach your education and career goals. We have flexible financing plans for those who qualify.

Quality Curriculum, Focused Instructors

We take pride in providing the best education possible by maintaing a low student-to-teacher ratio and integrating practical training and real-world experience into our curriculums. Our instructors are dedicated to combining coursework with real-life working knowledge so you are prepared for success outside the classroom.

Learning Resources Center

We believe in creating learning environments that are accessible. To provide you with every tool available to meet your study and research needs, we have learning resource centers at each of our campuses with Internet-accessible computers, books, videos, and access to the EBook Central™ online collection of resources.
What our students are saying
I’m having an incredible experience at Gulf Coast. The faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students succeed. Some of the courses are hard but with the guidance and support from my teachers I know for sure I’ll reach my goal and succeed.
— Gabriella M.
I have enjoyed myself at this school, I’ve been able to learn, share, and confirm information. I have also built some unique friendships and great memories. Staff is very knowledgeable and always willing to answer questions. They work hard overseeing students’ education assuring the learning environment is positive and enjoyable while teaching.
— Wilmary A.

Accreditation & Affiliations

Gulf Coast College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission Career Schools and Colleges, (ACCSC). The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) is a recognized accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education.

The Practical Nursing program in Gulfport, MS has received initial accreditation approval by the Mississippi Board of Nursing (MSBON) with full accreditation eligibility after the first year.

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