NCLEX Review

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National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. This is a required course for students in the last semester of the nursing program. This course is intended to assist and prepare the student to sit for the NCLEX- RN® exam through use of testing strategies and practice testing. Co-requisite: NUR 2410, NUR 2121. One semester credit hour. 95 EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM 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 science and of nursing procedures which do not require the 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 who complete program requirements, as identified by the Mississippi Community College Board, may be eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical/Vocational 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 of the Title 97 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as now or hereafter amended. The Practical Nursing Program, located on the Decatur, MS campus, received continuing accreditation from the Mississippi Board of Nursing. Mississippi Board of Nursing 713 Pear Orchard Road, Plaza II Suite 300 Ridgeland, MS 39157 Phone: (601) 957-6300 https://www.msbn.ms.gov/board/contact-us 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 ACT on-campus test, or Residual ACT, is accepted by the nursing program; however, it does not transfer to other institutions. The PN Program admits one class annually in the fall. Applications and information for the PN Program may be obtained on-line in myEC under the Future-Student tab on October 1st of the fall semester previous to the upcoming fall admission cycle. The priority application deadline for admission is February 1. All entrance materials must be on file in the Office of Admissions by February 1. Admission Requirements Admission to the PN Program requires applicants to meet the following criteria. The applicant must: 1. Complete the Practical Nursing Program application. 2. Have a minimum composite score of 16 on the ACT®. 3. Have a high school diploma, high school equivalency certificate, or equivalent. 4. Complete all prerequisite courses, which include Anatomy & Physiology I with lab (or upper level equivalents with lab) and Anatomy & Physiology II with lab (or upper level equivalents with lab) with a letter grade of “C” or higher in each course prior to taking the first nursing course. Students who complete these pre-requisites by the application deadline may be given priority admission. *An applicant may be accepted into the PN program prior to completing these courses, but courses must be successfully completed prior to beginning nursing classes in the fall. 5. Be eighteen (18) years of age or older. 6. *Complete a pre-admission examination scheduled by the Office of Healthcare Education, at the student’s expense, and earn a minimum cumulative score of 51%. *Each applicant will be notified of scheduled test dates via email from the Office of Healthcare Education. All applicants are required to pay the College’s business office for pre-admission exam fees. Students admitted to any nursing courses must adhere to the policies in the current East Central Community College Catalog, ECCC Student Handbook, and the Nursing Student Handbook. PN Pr