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Practical Nursing is a twelve-month certificate program. The Practical Nursing program prepares students to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician, or dentist. This program prepares the graduate for successful completion of the NCLEX-PN® and practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

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Coahoma Community College - Robert G. Mason Health Science Center

Coahoma Community College

Coahoma Community College is a two-year Historically Black College and University (HBCU) located in Mississippi, operating specialized health science centers in Clarksdale, MS. The college offers comprehensive health sciences programs, including Associate Degree Nursing, Paramedic, Practical Nursing, Polysomnography, Respiratory Care, and short-term certifications such as EMT and Phlebotomy. The teaching approach emphasizes practical, hands-on training, preparing students for rapid entry into the healthcare workforce. The college is committed to student success, workforce development, and civic engagement, providing accessible, diverse, quality, and equitable educational opportunities that foster holistic growth in a student-centered learning environment. It features state-of-the-art facilities and resources to help students and the community grow and prosper.

Highlights:

  • Mississippi's premier two-year Historically Black College and University
  • Strong legacy and focus on student success and workforce development
  • Accessible, diverse, quality, and equitable educational opportunities
  • Specialized health science centers in Clarksdale, MS
  • Strategic planning for future growth and community development
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