State Info:
In Mississippi there is a growing demand for health care professionals who know what they are doing. This is because over the years there has been a growing awareness regarding the importance of health and health related issues in this state.
The health care industry has always been known to stay strong even through the toughest times, and this means that it is a safe field to get into if you are looking for job security and peace of mind. A great way to get your foot in the door of the health care industry is by qualifying as an LPN. This can be done fairly easily in Mississippi. There are many schools for you to choose from that will adequately prepare you for a career in the health care field. If you don’t have the money to study, don’t worry. There are financial aid programs available in Mississippi that will be able to help you get your LPN qualification. Once you are an LPN, there are even more options available to you. For example you will be able to then study to become an RN. Maybe you could even consider getting your BSN degree. Each advance comes with benefits and respect.
Licensing Requirements
The first step to being licensed as an LPN is enrolling in an accredited LPN course. In order to do this you will:
- Need t be older than 18
- Need to have a high school diploma or an equivalent qualification
- Need to be able to pass the basic skills test that will be administered to you
- Need to pass a background check
- Need to pass a health check
Once you have enrolled in the program you will then have to complete the theoretical and clinical sides of the course over a period of about 1 or 2 years. Then you will have to write the NCLEX-PN exam. On completion of the exam you will be licensed to practice as an LPN in Mississippi.
Exam Fee
In order to write the examination you will have to pay the Mississippi Board of Nursing a fee of $60 along with your passport photos, identity documents and academic transcripts. You will have to pay $75 for a background check and $200 to Pearson Vue for the actual examination that you will write. Once you have passed the exam you will be licensed. You will have to renew your license every two years at a cost of $100.
Salaries
| Program | Hourly Rate | Annual Rate |
| LPN | $13.01 | $27280 |
| RN | $27.50 | $$57210 |
| BSN | $30 | $63,876 |
Financial Aid Available
Many students give up on their goal of becoming an LPN simply because they do not have the resources needed to study for an LPN qualification. In the state of Mississippi, however, there are several options available to you in this regard.
The Mississippi Undergraduate Rural Health Corps Loan/Scholarship Program
If you are looking for financial aid for your LPN qualification in the state of Mississippi then you should start by ascertaining whether or not you qualify for The Mississippi Undergraduate Rural Health Corps Loan/Scholarship Program. This program is way to balance out the health care system’s resources across the state. With this program a portion of your student loan will be paid back for you in exchange for which you will be required to work in a rural nursing setting. The experience you can gain in this situation can be very valuable indeed.
The Mississippi Nursing Education Loan Scholarships
Another option may be The Mississippi Nursing Education Loan Scholarships, which is also a type of loan forgiveness program whereby you will be able to earn money that will be paid directly into your loan in exchange for working in a state designated health care facility.
List of Schools
If you are hoping to get your LPN qualification in the state of Mississippi then you will be glad to know that there are a wide range of options open to you in this state. Here is a list of the schools in Mississippi where you can study for your LPN qualification along with the contact information you will need to make further inquiries about the school.
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School Of Practical Nursing
Coahoma Community College
3240 Friars Point Road
Clarksdale, MS 38614
Phone: (662) 627-2574
www.ccc.cc.ms.us
School Of Practical Nursing
Copiah-Lincoln Com College
30 Campus Dr
Natchez, MS 39120
Phone: (601) 442-9111
www.colin.edu
School Of Practical Nursing
Copiah-Lincoln Com College
P O Box 649
Wesson, MS 39191
Phone: (601) 643-5101
www.colin.edu
School Of Practical Nursing
Copiah-Lincoln Com College
525 Main Avenue
Magee, MS 39111
Phone: (601)849-5149
www.colin.edu
School Of Practical Nursing
E Central Com College
P O Box 129
Decatur, MS 39327-0129
Phone: (601) 635-3237
www.eccc.cc.ms.us
School Of Practical Nursing
E MS Community College
P O Box 100
Mayhew, MS 39753
Phone: (662) 243-1900
www.emcc.cc.ms.us
School Of Practical Nursing
E MS Community College
P O Box 158
Scooba, MS 39358-0158
Phone: (662) 476-8442
www.emcc.cc.ms.us
School Of Practical Nursing
Hinds Community College
Allied Health Center
1750 Chadwick Dr
Jackson, MS 39204
Phone: (601) 372-6507
www.hinds.cc.ms.us
School Of Practical Nursing
Hinds Community College
755 Hwy 27 South
Vicksburg, MS 39180
Phone: (601) 638-0600
www.hinds.cc.ms.us
School Of Practical Nursing
Holmes Com College
1060 Avent St
Grenada, MS 38901
Phone: (662) 226-0830
www.holmes.cc.MS.us
School Of Practical Nursing
Holmes Com College
412 W Ridgeland Ave
Ridgeland, MS 39157
Phone: (601) 856-5400
www.holmes.cc.ms.us
School Of Practical Nursing
Itawamba Com College
2176 S Eason Blvd
Tupelo, MS 38801
Phone: (662) 620-5000
www.icc.cc.ms.us
School Of Practical Nursing
Jones Co Junior College
900 S Court St
Ellisville, MS 39437
Phone: (601) 477-4000
www.jcjc.cc.ms.us
School Of Practical Nursing
Meridian Community College
910 Hwy 19 North
Meridian, MS 39307
Phone: (601) 483-8241
www.mcc.cc.ms.us
School Of Practical Nursing
MS Delta Community College
P O Box 668
Moorhead, MS 39761
Phone: (662) 246-6322
www.mdcc.cc.ms.us
School Of Practical Nursing
MS Gulf Coast Com College
George Co Occup Tng Center
P O Box 77
Lucedale, MS 39452
Phone: (601) 947-4201
www.mgccc.cc.ms.us
School Of Practical Nursing
MS Gulf Coast Com College
Jackson Co Campus
P O Box 100
Gautier, MS 39553
Phone: (228) 497-9602
www.mgccc.cc.ms.us
School Of Practical Nursing
MS Gulf Coast Com College
Jefferson Davis Campus
2226 Switzer Rd
Gulfport, MS 39507
Phone: (228) 896-3355
www.mgccc.cc.ms.us
School Of Practical Nursing
Ne MS Community College
101 Cunningham Blvd
Booneville, MS 38829
Phone: (662) 728-7751
www.necc.cc.ms.us
School Of Practical Nursing
Nw MS Community College
Benton Co Voc Center
Rt 2 Box 42aa
Ashland, MS 38603
Phone: (662) 224-3108
www.nwcc.cc.ms.us
School Of Practical Nursing
Nw MS Community College
1310 Belk St
Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: (662) 236-2023
www.nwcc.cc.ms.us
School Of Practical Nursing
Nw MS Community College
4975 Hwy 51 N., Box 7045
Senatobia, MS 38668-1491
Phone: (662) 562-3200
www.nwcc.cc.ms.us
School Of Practical Nursing
Nw MS Community College
Desoto Campus
5197 W. E. Ross Pkwy
Southaven, MS 38671
Phone: (662) 342-1570
www.nwcc.cc.ms.us
School Of Practical Nursing
Pearl River Com College
101 Hwy 11 North
Poplarville, MS 39470
Phone: (601) 795-6801
www.prcc.cc.ms.us
School Of Practical Nursing
Pearl River Com College
Forrest Co Vo Tech Center
5448 Us Hwy 49 S
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 544-7722
www.prcc.cc.ms.us
School Of Practical Nursing
SW MS Community College
College Dr – Voc Tech Bldg
Summit, MS 39666
Phone: (601) 276-2000
www.smcc.cc.ms.us
Tips for choosing a school
Now that you are aware of what schools are available to you, you have to choose from among the options. This may not be easy, but if you use the following as a guideline, you should be able to reach a sensible conclusion:
- Location of the school – Where the school is of paramount importance. You do not want to travel for long distances unnecessarily as this will waste your money.
- LPN Tuition fees – There will be slight difference in the cost of tuition at the various schools that you will be choosing from. Remember, however, not to base your entire decision on cost as there are many other factors that will also play a part in the success of your choice.
- Percentage of NCLEX-PN passed candidate from the school in last years
- Length of the program – Some programs are longer than others and require more time in order to complete. Make sure that you have a good idea of how much time you can devote to your course as this will make your decision easier.
- Course ware – Different programs will offer slightly different course ware. In this case it is important that you review the course ware of each college that you are interested in and choose only form those that will adequately prepare you for the examination.
- Clinical facilities and exposure – The school you choose must have good clinical faculties as you are required to complete a clinical side of your studies in order to qualify as an LPN.
- Reputation of the college – The reputation of the college can also play a role. If the college has a good reputation then your enrollment there is more likely to be successful.
- Financial aids offered by the school
- Guidance provided by the school for NCLEX-PN exam
