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Overview

Tuition $3,540
Duration 12 months
A practical nursing program that prepares graduates for NCLEX-PN licensure to provide basic nursing care under the direction of RNs and physicians, supporting health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.

Career outlook

Employers hire licensed practical nurses to provide basic patient care such as monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assisting with daily needs under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians.

Getting in

What Mississippi Delta Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam Required
Minimum GPA 2.0

Three-semester program. Health Sciences page states the TEAS entrance exam will no longer be part of program admission requirements beginning with the 2027 incoming cohort. Detailed requirements live in a separate Program Requirements and How to Apply page not reached.

Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.

Prerequisites

The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at Mississippi Delta Community College. Open a category to see each one.

College courses

2

Entrance exams

1

Certifications

1

Health and background checks

3

Application basics

1

Experience

1