FSCJ and Brooks Rehabilitation celebrated students who completed a certified nursing assistant (CNA) to licensed practical nurse (LPN) program. The graduates participated in a pinning ceremony at FSCJ North Campus on August 21, 2024, to commemorate their completion.

FSCJ and Brooks partnered to create this program which gave 11 CNAs the opportunity to advance to LPNs while they worked. FSCJ instructors taught at Brooks for an eight-hour class day on Tuesdays, a four-hour class day on Thursdays, and clinical rotation on Saturdays. The tuition was covered by Brooks, and laptops, scrubs and supplies were provided as well.

“We are pleased to partner with Brooks Rehabilitation in this innovative solution that not only helps solve the nursing shortage, but also elevates the level of care offered to our community by equipping compassionate professionals with a track record of success in caregiving,” said FSCJ President John Avendano, Ph.D. “FSCJ is grateful for this opportunity to walk alongside these future nurses in their educational journey.”

Learn more about the program here.