About the Program
CIP 52.0302
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-PN).
Students who complete the program requirements, three semesters, as identified by the Mississippi Community College Board, will be eligible to apply for LPN licensure. The graduate of the program functions as a provider of care and a member of a profession. This curriculum references the Client Needs and Integrated Process Categories from the Test Plan for the National Council Licensure Examination for Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses.
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. 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 restrictions regarding who may qualify to write the NCLEX-PN:
cAREER information
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be qualified for, but not limited to, the following careers:
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Advisors
Shelly Easterling
Practical Nursing
- 601-276-3713
- seasterling@smcc.edu
Joice McGowan
Practical Nursing
- 601-276-3740
- jmcgowan@smcc.edu
Stephanie Greer
Associate Vice President for Nursing
- 601-276-3837
- sgreer@smcc.edu
Tangela Edwards
Practical Nursing
- 601-276-4830
- tedwards@smcc.edu
Barbara Duncan
Administrative Assistant to the Associate VP for Nursing
- 601-276-2008
- bduncan@smcc.edu
Program Costs
| Vocational Course Lab Fee | $100/semester |
