TRAINING CENTER PROGRAMS
The Practical Nursing (PN) program is a three-semester program whose mission is to prepare nurses (LPNs) to meet basic health care needs in structured settings of acute and long-term care where policies and procedures are specified and carried out under the direction of a licensed professional nurse or other licensed healthcare provider. Critical thinking, the nursing process, communication, safety, client education, ethical-legal issues, the health-illness continuum and pharmacology are core themes used to develop content within the curriculum.
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Pre-requisites required: 3 semesters Summary of Program Requirements Application deadline is September 1st. Applicants must have unconditional acceptance to the College with a 2.0 cumulative GPA. Applicant must also have a minimum ACT Score of 16 within 5 years of application deadline. GPA points for admission are based on four courses: A&P I and II with labs, English Comp I, and Intermediate College Algebra or higher math. Skills Needed Problem Solving, Mathematics, Basic Computing, Communication, Flexibility, Critical thinking, Attention to detail |
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Beville State Community College
Fayette | Hamilton | Jasper | Sumiton Contact 1-800-648-3271, ext. 5877 |
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Pre-requisites required: 12 months Summary of Program Requirements Application deadline is January 31st. Applicants must complete a college application and a program application. Applicants must: (1) have a minimum ACT score of 16, (2) have high school diploma or equivalency, (3) complete the following pre-reqs: A&P I and II with lab with a grade of C or higher, (4) pay pre-admissions fees at the Business Office that include but is not limited to pre-entrance examinations and criminal background check by January 31st, (5) take a pre-entrance exam, and (6) be at least 18 years old. Applicants accepted into the program will have additional requirements, such as a physical exam, immunizations, TB test, and CPR/Basic Life Support certification. Skills Needed Problem Solving, Mathematics, Basic Computing, Communication, Flexibility, Critical thinking, Attention to detail |
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East Central Community College
Contact LaShonda Boddie 601-635-6313 lboddie@eccc.edu Theresa Cole 601-635-6131 tcole@eccc.edu |
The Practical Nursing Program is a course of study designed to prepare individuals to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. The program is designed to be completed within 12 months of admission into the first nursing class. All students must maintain full time status once beginning the program. The Practical Nurse will gain classroom and laboratory instruction in such areas as: vocational adjustments, basic nursing skills, nutrition, anatomy and physiology, human growth and development, pharmacology, maternal child nursing, emotional and mental illness, and medical/surgical nursing. Affiliating hospitals and healthcare agencies provide clinical experiences. A student must apply to the program, meet all requirements and be selected in order to register for Nursing Courses. Pre-requisites are listed below. See the East Mississippi Community College Catalogue for description of pre-requisites. All science courses must have been completed within the last 5 years. Students must receive a C or higher in all prerequisites.
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Pre-requisites required: 12 months Summary of Program Requirements Application deadline is June 1st. Applicants must complete an EMCC application and a School of Nursing Application. Applicant must: (1) have a minimum 16 with a reading subscore of 16, (2) must have a grade of C or higher Anatomy and Physiology I and II within the last 5 years, (3) have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all previous college work attempted, and (4) take the Kaplan Nursing School Admission Exam and have a score of at least 50% on all sections. Skills Needed Problem Solving, Mathematics, Basic Computing, Communication, Flexibility, Critical thinking, Attention to detail |
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East MS Community College
Golden Triangle Campus Contact Kim Calvert 662-243-1910 kcalvert@eastms.edu Tonsha L Emerson 662-243-2664 |
The Practical Nursing Program at Holmes Community College offers two different options -- a Full Time Day Track and a Hybrid Option. The Full Time Day Track accepts students each August and lasts 3 semesters. The Hybrid Option is also an August start and lasts 5 consecutive semesters. Additional information on these options can be found in the Curriculum section. The applications for the Practical Nursing Program for both the Full Time Day Track and the Hybrid Option are available online January 15 - April 30.
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Pre-requisites required: Summary of Program Requirements Applicants must apply and be accepted to Holmes CC. Applicants must also submit a separate application for the LPN program. Applicants must have high school diploma or equivalency. Applicants for the Full Time Day Track must have a minimum composite score of 12 on the ACT if taken prior to October 1989 or a minimum composite score of 16 if taken in October 1989 or after with a minimum composite score of 12 on the ACT reading & math subtests. Applicants for the Hybrid Option must have a minimum composite score of 18 on the ACT if taken prior to October 1989 or a minimum composite score of 20 if taken in October 1989 or after with a minimum composite score of 12 on the ACT reading and math subtests. Skills Needed Problem Solving, Mathematics, Basic Computing, Communication, Flexibility, Critical thinking, Attention to detail |
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Holmes Community College
Grenada | Kociusko | Ridgeland Contact Wyndy Peeples 662-472-9098 wpeeples@holmescc.edu Roxanne Harrison 662-227-2350 rharrison@holmescc.edu |
The Practical Nursing program last for 12-months (three-semesters). Upon completion, the graduate will receive a Certificate of Completion and will be eligible to take the N-CLEX (national board exam) to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. The program admits students twice a year, once in August (fall start) with graduation in July and once in January (spring start) with graduation in December.
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Pre-requisites required: 12 months Summary of Program Requirements Applicants must apply for ICC admission and be accepted before completing a Health Science Application. Health Science Application deadline is April 1st for fall semester and November 1st for spring semester. Applicants must: (1) be a high school graduate or have an equivalency (such as GED), (2) have a minimum ACT score of 16, and (3) complete A&P I and II with Lab with a C or higher. Skills Needed Problem Solving, Mathematics, Basic Computing, Communication, Flexibility, Critical thinking, Attention to detail |
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Itawamba Community College
Tupelo | Belden Contact Lisa Pearson 662-620-5230 lmpearson@iccms.edu Lauren Inmon 662-620-5206 lpinmon@iccms.edu |
This is a 12-month program consisting of classroom work and clinical experience in practical nursing education. Students must complete this course of study within three years. The Board of Nursing may refuse the application for licensure of any applicant who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor or has charges pending on such issues. Graduates of this program meet the educational requirements to sit for the Licensed Practical Nurse Licensure examination. Students are admitted in August. The following is a schedule of course placement. A grade of 80 or above must be maintained in each course before advancement to the following semester.
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Pre-requisites required: 12 months Summary of Program Requirements May 1 is the application deadline. Applications are to be submitted to the Practical Nursing Program either by fax at 662-720-7215 or email to kbdempsey@nemcc.edu or eslovins@nemcc.edu. Applicants must (1) submit an application to Northeast and a PNE application (2) have an ACT score of 17 or higher (3) complete A&P I and II with a grade of C or above before admission with a 2.0 college GPA (4) complete criminal background check. Skills Needed Problem Solving, Mathematics, Basic Computing, Communication, Flexibility, Critical thinking, Attention to detail |
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Northeast MS Community College
Booneville | New Albany Contact Kristi Tooley 662-720-7288 kmtooley@nemcc.edu Felicia D. Crump 662-720-7572 fdcrump@nemcc.edu |
The Northwest Community College Practical Nursing Program supports the mission of the college by promoting excellence in education. The Mission of the Practical Nursing Program is to provide academic instruction for effective learning and competent nursing care. Fulfillment of the Mission occurs by implementation of the standardized curriculum, utilization of current and effective instructional materials, and emphasizing the safety and cultural needs of the patient. The faculty seek to educate students on the vital qualities required to meet the needs of the healthcare industry. The mission of the Practical Nursing Program is in alignment as well with the Mission of the Career, Technical and Workforce Education to be the training provider for Northwest Mississippi by implementing the priorities established by the governing institution. These priorities are: Establish and/or maintain significant and formal relationships with industries/businesses related to our training programs, Make all training/instruction relevant, organized, engaging, and worth paying to participate, Focus (not at the expense of other industries) on manufacturing, transportation and healthcare industries to meet the current and future demand for employees that is beyond our current completion rates. History of the Practical Nursing Program
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Pre-requisites required: 18 month Summary of Program Requirements Applicants must apply for Northwest admission and be accepted before completing a Practical Nursing Application. Applicants must: (1) be at least 18 years of age, (2) have a high school diploma or GED equivalency, (3) have an enhanced ACT composite score of 16 or greater, (4) sit for the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) and score on the proficient level at 62 for math and reading. Skills Needed Problem Solving, Mathematics, Basic Computing, Communication, Flexibility, Critical thinking, Attention to detail |
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Northwest MS Community College
Oxford | DeSoto | Southaven | Ashland |Senatobia Contact Stephanie Mullins 662-562-3652 smullins@northwestms.edu |