NURSING - LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)
East Central Community College - Decatur
275 E. Broad St., Decatur, MS, 39327
About This Program
PRACTICAL NURSING (PNT) Advisors: Mrs. Theresa Cole Ms. Christy 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 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. Students that complete the program requirements as identified by the Mississippi Department of Education will be eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN® ). The State Board of Nursing may refuse any individual the right to take the NCLEX-PN® based on previous criminal records. A.
Credential
Certificate
Field of Study
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Related Occupation
Healthcare practitioners diagnose and treat illnesses, injuries, and medical conditions in patients of all ages. These roles include physicians, nurses, dentists, therapists, and other licensed clinical professionals.
Typical Wages in Mississippi
$48,850/yr
$23.49/hr median
2024 data · O*NET via CareerOneStop (DOL/ETA & Minnesota DEED)
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Contact & Location
Location
275 E. Broad St., Decatur, MS, 39327
Program Details
Format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Tuition Cost
$4,675
Length (Weeks)
16
Real-World Outcomes
66 people completed this program. Of those, 60 were employed about six months after finishing (roughly 91%).
Source: Mississippi ETPL performance data via TrainingProviderResults.gov (U.S. Dept. of Labor)
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