Hinds Community College - Vicksburg

Nursing Programs Offered

LPN Program Details

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 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, licensed physician, or dentist. The graduate of the program functions as a provider of care, a member of a profession, and a manger as defined in the Mississippi Competency Model 1997.

Two options are available: Generic Option and Part-time Option. Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Exam for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN®). Licensing of practical nurses is regulated by the Mississippi Board of Nursing. Conviction of a misdemeanor or felony offense may be grounds for refusal by the Board to issue a license.

This program is accredited by the Mississippi State Board for Community and Junior Colleges, 3825 Ridgewood Road, Jackson, MS 39211, Phone (601) 432.6518.

It is the applicant's responsibility to provide the required data to the Office of Admissions, Nursing/Allied Health Center, 1750 Chadwick Drive, Jackson, MS 39204-3490. Submitting information to any other Hinds Community College location will delay the processing of your file. Beginning Summer 2010, a part-time night and weekend option will be available. See College Catalog for program of study information.