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EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Critical Thinking Score Points........................................................................................... Points 900-1000........................................................................................................... 3 800-899............................................................................................................. 2 700-799............................................................................................................. 1 699 or below .................................................................................................. 0

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PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM The Practical Nursing (PN) Program prepares the individuals 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 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 who complete program requirements, as identified by the Mississippi Community College Board, may be eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical/Vocational Nurses® (NCLEX-PN®). The graduate of the program functions as a provider of care and a member of a profession. The State Board of Nursing may, in its discretion, refuse to accept the application of any person who has been convicted of a criminal offense under any provision of the Title 97 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as now or hereafter amended. The Practical Nursing Program, located on the Decatur, MS campus, received continuing accreditation from the Mississippi Board of Nursing. Mississippi Board of Nursing 713 Pear Orchard Road, Plaza II Suite 300 Ridgeland, MS 39157 Phone: (601) 957-6300 https://www.msbn.ms.gov/board/contact-us Admission Procedures All applicants are required to take the American College Test (ACT®) and meet all College general admission requirements and Practical Nursing (PN) program admission requirements. Nursing courses taken at another institution are not transferable. The ACT on-campus test, or Residual ACT, is accepted by the nursing program; however, it does not transfer to other institutions. The PN Program admits one class annually in the fall. Applications for admission to the College may be obtained online at www.eccc.edu. Applications and information for the PN Program may be obtained on-line at https://www.eccc.edu/practical-nursing-pn on October 1st of the fall semester previous to the upcoming fall admission cycle. The priority application deadline for admission is January 31. All entrance materials must be on file in the Office of Admissions and Records and the Office of Healthcare Education by January 31. Admission Requirements Admission to the PN Program requires applicants to meet the following criteria. The applicant must: 1. Complete the Practical Nursing Program application and submit to the Office of Healthcare Education. 2. Have a minimum composite score of 16 on the ACT®. 3. Have a high school diploma, high school equivalency certificate, or equivalent.

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