Pearl River Community College LPN Program in Poplarville, MS

The LPN program at Pearl River Community College equips students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary to excel as Licensed Practical Nurses. This program typically spans one year and combines classroom learning with hands-on clinical experiences. Students learn essential nursing concepts, including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and medical-surgical nursing. Emphasis is placed on developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, all essential for providing safe and effective patient care. Clinical rotations expose students to diverse healthcare settings, allowing them to apply their knowledge in real-world situations. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN examination, and upon successful completion, become licensed to practice as LPNs. LPNs work under the direction of registered nurses or physicians and provide direct patient care in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. Many graduates choose to pursue further education and advance their careers by becoming Registered Nurses, and Pearl River Community College likely offers pathways to facilitate this transition.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Pearl River Community College on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.