Practical Nursing

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 sciences, and of nursing procedures that do not require the skills, judgment, and knowledge required of a registered nurse. This care is performed under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), licensed physician, or licensed dentist.

Students that complete the generic day program requirements (3 semesters) and students that complete the night and weekend program requirements (5 semesters), as identified by the Mississippi Community College Board, will be eligible to apply for LPN licensure.  Students who complete the program requirements 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. 

Refer to Admissions of this catalog for Admission Requirements for Nursing and Allied Health Programs and Special Admission and Progression Requirements for Nursing and Allied Health Programs - Practical Nursing.

1. Test average of 78 or above.
2. Grade of “C” or above on validation of selected nursing skills.
3. Satisfactory level of achievement of course competencies.
4. Delivery of safe, ethical client care.
5. Course grade of “C” or above in all practical nursing courses.
6. Completion of all required assignments/projects.

Jackson Campus-Nursing/Allied Health Center - 601.376.4824

**Additional Graduation Requirement:

• Orientation - Any student (first-time, transfer, and part-time) who begins at Hinds Fall 2007 and later will be required to take Orientation (LLS 1312/RST 1312) to graduate from the College. Exception: Orientation credit (1-3 hrs) transferred to Hinds from another college will satisfy our orientation requirement.

• Jackson Campus-Nursing/Allied Health Center - 601.376.4824 • Rankin Campus and  Vicksburg Campus

**Additional Graduation Requirement:

• Orientation - Any student (first-time, transfer, and part-time) who begins at Hinds Fall 2007 and later will be required to take Orientation (LLS 1312/RST 1312) to graduate from the College. Exception: Orientation credit (1-3 hrs) transferred to Hinds from another college will satisfy our orientation requirement.

Jackson Campus-Nursing/Allied Health Center - 601.376.4824

**Additional Graduation Requirement:

• Orientation - Any student (first-time, transfer, and part-time) who begins at Hinds Fall 2007 and later will be required to take Orientation (LLS 1312/RST 1312) to graduate from the College. Exception: Orientation credit (1-3 hrs) transferred to Hinds from another college will satisfy our orientation requirement.