HCA Florida Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing

HCA Florida Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing is a private for-profit institution located in Miami, Florida, within a large city setting. The school offers focused healthcare training programs of less than two years, specializing in practical nursing education.

The school's Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Training program leads to a certificate requiring one to two years of study, preparing graduates for licensure and careers in nursing care. Affiliated with the HCA Healthcare network, the school operates within one of South Florida's major hospital systems. With 78 students enrolled (IPEDS 2023), the institution maintains a focused cohort-based learning environment.

HCA Florida Mercy Hospital School reports a 100% completion rate and a 100% retention rate (IPEDS 2023), earning an overall quality score of 78/100. For aspiring practical nurses in the Miami area, the school offers the advantage of hospital-based training within a large healthcare organization.