Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by Southwest Mississippi Community College Summit, 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 Southwest Mississippi Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- Drug screen
- CPR certification
- Immunizations
ACT composite 18 including the science section with 17 or higher in math and reading; application deadline June 15. No prerequisites required but BIO 2511/2513/2521/2523 and MAT 1313 add selection points. Three semesters, 48 credit hours; estimated additional program costs about $4,905 beyond tuition. Application packet at https://www.smcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/PN-application-Packet.pdf.
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 Southwest Mississippi Community College. Open a category to see each one.