This text serves as the foundational instructional framework for students entering the first semester of the Practical Nursing program at Baptist Health. The content is curated by the faculty of the Baptist Health School of Nursing to standardize clinical expectations, academic requirements, and core nursing competencies for incoming cohorts. It functions as a primary reference for students navigating the transition into professional healthcare training.

This document is utilized as a mandatory internal resource for students enrolled in the specific Baptist Health nursing curriculum. It is recognized by faculty and students as the primary guide for navigating the administrative and clinical expectations of the first semester.