Policies & Procedures Manual

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Policy No: 400.3

Policy Contact: Vice President for Instruction

Policy Title: ADMISSION OF PRACTICAL NURSING STUDENT S

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 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, advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), licensed physician, or licensed dentist. Students that complete program requirements, as identified by the Mississippi Community College Board, will be eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical 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 or the Title 97 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as now or hereafter, amended. The Practical Nursing program is accredited by the Mississippi Board of Nursing.

Mississippi Board of Nursing 713 S Pear Orchard Road #300

Ridgeland, MS 39157 Phone: 601-957-6300

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 PN Program admits one class annually in the fall. Applications for admission to the College may be obtained from the Office of Admissions & Records, P. O. Box 129, Decatur, MS 39327 or online at www.eccc.edu. Applications and information for the PN Program are located on-line at https://www.eccc.edu/practical-nursing-pn after October 1 each year. The application deadline for next Fall semester’s class is January 31. All entrance materials must be on file in the Office of Admissions and Records and the Office of Healthcare Education before January31.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the PN Program requires applicants to meet the following criteria. The applicant must:

1. Apply for regular admission and be accepted by the College; 2. Complete the Practical Nursing Program application and submit to the Office of Healthcare Education; 3. *Complete an admission examination scheduled by the Office of Healthcare Education, at the student’s expense, and earn a minimum cumulative score of 51%; 4. Be eighteen (18) years of age or older; 5. Have a high school diploma, high school equivalency certificate, or equivalent; 6. Have a minimum composite score of 16 on the ACT; 7. Submit all official transcripts to the College Office of Admissions and the Office of Healthcare Education; 8. Complete all prerequisite courses, which include Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab or upper level equivalent and Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab or upper level equivalent with a grade of “C” or higher. An applicant may be accepted into the PN program prior to completing all prerequisite courses. The courses must be completed by the end of summer prior to beginning nursing classes in the fall; and 9. *No visible tattoos are allowed in the clinical setting. Tattoos must be covered when in the clinical setting with clothing, a clean dressing, Band-Aid, or a waterproof concealer, such as Dermaflage or Dermablend. In all cases, students must follow the professional appearance policy of the clinical agency. *Revised 4.12.22 *Each applicant will be notified of scheduled test dates via email from the Office of Healthcare Education. All