DeSoto County School District Postsecondary Instructional Sites
At a Glance
The philosophy of the DeSoto Practical Nursing Program is based on the belief that nursing is primarily concerned with human welfare and nothing should impede or hinder the availability of nursing care in the community. We believe the nursing program should involve decision making and problem solving on the practical nursing level.
The training of nursing students in this program is for national as well as local needs. The students will be trained to render nursing services in all environments where there are people and needs. We believe that this nursing program with a rural focus will produce graduates who want to work in rural areas and therefore remain as useful permanent citizens of the community.
DeSoto County School District Postsecondary Instructional Sites (FSC) is a Public institution located in the Central-West region of Florida. FSC has Specialized Accreditation.
The main campus in Arcadia, FL has a Rural feeling.
DeSoto County School District Postsecondary Instructional Sites offers programs that lead to the following types of degrees:
- Certificate
Student Body (as of 2025)
| Enrollment Type | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 12 |
| Part Time | 0 |
All students at DeSoto County School District Postsecondary Instructional Sites are full-time.
| Ethnicity | Percentage of Students |
|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 9.00 |
| Asian | 0.00 |
| Black/African American | 0.00 |
| Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.00 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 58.00 |
| White/Caucasian | 33.00 |
| Other/Unknown | 0.00 |
The most common ethnicity is Hispanic/Latino (58%) followed by White/Caucasian (33%.)
| Gender | Percentage of Students |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.00 |
| Male | 40.00 |
At 60%, female students outnumber male students by a very significant margin. Percentages are based on "as reported" values.
FSC has small class sizes that consist of students from all races, ethnicity and ages. This helps to create optimized leanring environments.
Our students like us, too:
- 100% passrate on the Florida Board of Nursing NCLEX exam (2024)
- 98.8% are satisfied that they attained their postsecondary educational goal and received a quality education (2024)
| Total Students: | 12 |
|---|---|
| Average Student Age: | 25 |
Costs and Financial Aid (as of 2025)
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Scholarships
Financial assistance grants and scholarships are available for those who apply and qualify. All applications will be approved/denied on a first come/ first served basis until all funds are expended. Contact the below listed agencies for more information. • CareerSource Heartland @ 863-993-1008 • Department of Veteran’s Affairs - contact your VA representative for further information • Florida Farmworker @ 863-784-7043 • Step Up SunCoast @ 863-448-9203 • Family Service Center @ 863-993-1333
Contact the below listed agencies for more information. • CareerSource Heartland @ 863-993-1008 • Department of Veteran’s Affairs - contact your VA representative for further information • Florida Farmworker @ 863-784-7043 • Step Up SunCoast @ 863-448-9203 • Family Service Center @ 863-993-1333
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| Full-Time Tuition | 3800.00 |
| Books and Supplies | 5000.00 |
| Housing Costs | 0.00 |
The total estimated full time costs of $8,800.00 consists of $3,800.00 for Tuition, $5,000.00 for Books and Supplies, and $0.00 for Housing.
Admissions (as of 2025)
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Admissions Policy
Institution does not accept transferable hours.
Applicant must have a valid Florida CNA license and have worked in the nursing field for a minimum of one year within the last year. Documentation of a nursing program completion is required. or… • The Articulated Nursing Assistant (165 hours) program is completed prior to acceptance into PN Program. CNA license must be kept current through the completion of the LPN program
Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE), Level A - $20.00 fee payable the day of testing, if applicable. Minimum basic skills grade level required for the completion of this program is 11.0 in Math, Reading and Language. Students are required to reach the level before receiving their certification. Persons having an Associate of Science degree or higher are exempt from this requirement.
TEAS testing – Fee required at time of test registration
Random Background Screen and Drug Testing - Level 2 FBI and local background screen and random drug testing is required during the program.
Application deadline is the last Friday of March each year.
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Campus Life (as of 2024)
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In addition to a quality educaiton, students participate in several cultural activities. Students are recognized for their acadmeic performance twice a year.