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 Paris Junior College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examHESI A2
Minimum GPA2.5
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What you'll need
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12 month certificate (summer, fall, spring) with 50 credit hours. Applications are available November 1 through March 31 by emailing the program. Prerequisites PSYC 2314, BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402 and BIOL 1322 with a C and a 2.5 prerequisite GPA; HESI A2 pre-admission test, prerequisite GPA, health care experience and support courses make up a 21 point selection score; Texas BON background clearance required.
