TRAINING CENTER PROGRAMS
Practical nursing is an integral component of the nursing profession. The practical nurse functions under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed health care provider in a variety of health care settings with accountability and responsibility to the individual, the supervising professional and society for the provision of quality, safe nursing practice. Utilizing the nursing process components, the practical nurse exercises cognitive, psychomotor, and affective behaviors to observe, report, and intervene with respect to the clients needs within the ethical/legal framework of the profession. Additionally, as a provider of nursing care, the practical nurse must demonstrate and maintain competence through utilization of evidence based practice.
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East Central Community College
Contact Theresa Cole 601-635-6131 tcole@eccc.edu |
Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) for physical therapist assistants which is administered by the Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy.
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Pre-requisites required: 3 semesters Summary of Program Requirements Composite ACT score of 16 or above OR comparable Accuplacer scores OR successful completion of the following courses within the last 5 years with a C or above: Human Growth and Development, Anatomy and Physiology I and II with labs, and Nutrition ADN have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 on all previous college coursework. Skills Needed Compassion, Communication, Ethics, Critical Thinking, Attention To Detail, Confidence, Adaptability, and Stamina |
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Meridian Community College
Meridian Campus Contact Bethany Files 601.484.8711 bfiles@meridiancc.edu |
Students declaring the Practical Nursing track enter the PN Exit Option during the Spring or Summer semester. At Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, we are proud to offer nursing program options which will allow our students to choose the nursing career path that is best suited to their current needs. The nursing options at MGCCC include the following programs: Associate Degree Nursing Practical Nursing LPN to RN Transitional (Hybrid & Non-Hybrid)
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Pre-requisites required: 4 semesters Summary of Program Requirements Skills Needed |
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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Bryant Center at Tradition Contact Brandi Brown 228-267-8639 brandi.brown@mgccc.edu |
The Practical Nursing program is a twelve-month certificate program designed to prepare qualified individuals to function as a member of the health care team in administering safe, effective health care as a Licensed Practical Nurse. The care rendered by a Licensed Practical Nurse is under the direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician or licensed dentist. Upon successful completion of the Practical nursing Program the graduate will be eligible to take the NCLEX-PN (licensure exam) to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
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Pre-requisites required: 1 year Summary of Program Requirements Completed PRCC application Completed practical nursing application Minimum composite ACT score of 16; 14 in reading and math Official high school transcript from accredited high school indicating date of graduation or official GED report indicating passed Official college transcript from any college attended Attend a mandatory PN Orientation session and ROAR Skills Needed |
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Pearl River Community College
Poplarville Campus, the Forrest County Center, and the Hancock Center Contact Dr. Melissa Bryant 601.403.1827 mbryant@prcc.edu |