Practical Nursing

Advisors: DiCicco (Director), Luckett, McGowan, Temple, Wilson

The Practical Nursing program prepares the individual to assist in providing general nursing care requiring basic knowledge of the biological, physical, behavioral, psychological, and sociological science, and of nursing procedures which do not require the substantial skills, judgment, and knowledge required of a registered nurse. This care is performed under the direction of a registered nurse, physician, or dentist.

Graduates of the twelve-month program will be awarded the Certificate of Practical Nursing and may apply for licensure to the Mississippi Board of Nursing. Graduates will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-P).

Legal Limitations for Licensure as a Practical Nurse:

Information related to applying for licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse, upon completion of the Practical Nursing Program, is contained in the Mississippi Nursing Practice Law and Rules and Regulations, July 1, 2009. Graduates must apply to the Mississippi Board of Nursing to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Licensed Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) ®. Practical Nursing Program applicants should be aware of the following restriction regarding who may qualify to write the NCLEX-PN®:

“The Board may, in its discretion, refuse to accept the application of any person who has been convicted of a criminal offense under any provision of Title 97 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as now or hereafter amended or any provision of this chapter.”*

*Mississippi Nursing Practice Law, July 1, 2009, page 12.

Career Information

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be qualified for, but not limited to, the following careers:

• Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (SOC Code: 29-2061.00)

Graduate Information