BOMGulf Coast State College nursing
Panama City, Florida · Public. LPN/LVN, RN diploma, Associate's, Bachelor's · first-time NCLEX 86.67% / 85.71% · ACEN and CCNE accredited.
LPN/LVNRN diplomaAssociate'sBachelor'sRN, associate degree NCLEX 86.67%Practical nursing NCLEX 85.71%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, associate degree | PANAMA CITY | ACCREDITED | 86.67% (2025) Board source |
| Practical nursing | PORT ST. JOE | APPROVED | 85.71% (2025, 42 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 117 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 34 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 32 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate under 12 weeks | 6 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Certificate of 12 weeks to 1 year | 1 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Certificate under 12 weeks | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From Gulf Coast State College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)”
gulfcoast.edu