Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by Northwest Mississippi Community College Senatobia, Mississippi
Overview
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 Northwest Mississippi Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- Background check
- CPR certification
HESI A2 Math and Reading 65 or higher (NWCC administered scores only) plus ACT composite 16; must be 18 with HS diploma or GED/HiSET. Spring 2027 cohort application opened July 6 and closed September 25 at noon with no extensions. Day program 12 months (Fall or Spring start); evening/weekend 18 months starting August of even years. Fingerprint background check, CPR, physical exam required.
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 Northwest Mississippi Community College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses
1
Entrance exams
3
Certifications
1
Health and background checks
2
Application basics
3
Experience
1
Acceptees
Acceptees whose paths lead to this program, and how they got in.
