Practical Nursing
The Practical Nursing Program Spring 2026 application is for SENATOBIA and OXFORD DAY only!
The Practical Nursing Program Spring 2026 application process opens JULY 7th 8:00AM and closes SEPTEMBER 26th at noon - ALL applications and HESI scheduling MUST be done so prior to the deadline. There are no extensions.
To meet criteria to apply, you MUST:
- Be 18 years of age by January 1, 2026
- Have a High School Diploma or GED on file with NWCC Admissions office
- Official transcripts must be on file prior to submitting application
- The student must have an ACT Composite Score (English, Math, Reading, & Science) of 16 or greater on file with the Office of Admissions and Records.
- If you do not meet the above criteria, your application will not be processed and will not receive the HESI instructions
If you have been enrolled in another college/university and were taking a Healthcare program and you were UNSUCCESSFUL at completing that program, you MUST have a Letter of Good Standing from that program director sent to the campus you have applied for – information will be provided in an email once you have submitted your application. DO NOT have letters sent until you have submitted your application the PN Program.
Letter of Employment Proof Form If you have employment experience that is HEALTHCARE related - the form MUST be completed prior and uploaded with your application for points to be awarded. NO forms will be taken once application has been submitted.
HESI testing dates will be between October 6th and 9th. If you applied for Senatobia, you must test on Senatobia. If you applied for Oxford, you must test on Oxford. There will be NO campus changing once you submit your application.
*NO test dates will be changed once you submit the HESI date you selected – it MUST be scheduled on the same campus you put on your application. Also, if you miss your scheduled testing date and time, there is no guarantee that you will have an alternative testing date available.
Acceptance Letters Sending out: October 17, 2025
Seat acceptance deadline: October 24, 2025 by 1000
Mandatory Fingerprinting and Orientation (2 different appointments) will be based on campus you have been selected to attend. Fingerprinting will take place at Highland Hills Hospital in Senatobia, Mississippi. You will receive this information from the Lead instructor at the campus you applied for. The fingerprinting will be November 17th for Senatobia students and 18th for Oxford students. Orientation will be December 1st for Senatobia students and 2nd for Oxford students. Again, all appointments are MANDATORY.
Oxford campus questions – contact Mrs. Katina Johnson, Lead at Kajohnson@northwestms.edu
Senatobia campus questions – contact Mrs. Jessica Barham, Lead at Jesbarham@northwestms.edu
Please include your full name and NWCC student identification number in the ‘SUBJECT” line of email.
Program Information
The Practical Nursing Program is designed to provide the student with knowledge and skills necessary to function as a Licensed Practical Nurse. This program prepares the individual to assist in providing general nursing care requiring basic knowledge of the biological, physical, behavioral, psychological and sociological sciences, and of nursing procedures that do not require the skills, judgment, and knowledge required of a registered nurse. This care is performed under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed physician.
Students who successfully complete the program will be eligible to apply for LPN licensure. The State Board of Nursing, to which the student applies for licensure, may deny any individual the right to take the NCLEX-PN based on previous criminal records.
- The Day Program is a 12-month program
- Fall start is offered at Senatobia, DeSoto, Oxford and Ashland
- August to July
- Spring start is offered at Senatobia and Oxford
- January to December
- January to December
- Fall start is offered at Senatobia, DeSoto, Oxford and Ashland
- The Evening/Weekend Program is an 18-month program
- It is offered at DeSoto and Oxford
- Evening/Weekend starts in August on the even years
- Mission and Values
- How Do I Get Into This Program?
- Pre-Entry Testing
- PN Rubric For Admission
- Contact
- Course Curriculum
- Program Policies
- Suggested Courses
- Program Resources
- Professional Licensure or Certifications
Mission and Values
How Do I Get Into This Program?
Pre-Entry Testing
PN Rubric For Admission
Contact
Course Curriculum
Program Policies
Suggested Courses
Program Resources
Professional Licensure or Certifications
The NWCC Practical Nursing program has not made a determination on whether the degree meets the state requirements for other US States, Territories, or District of Columbia. Professional license requirements for Mississippi, other states, and jurisdictions may be found on the Board of Nursing Professional Licensure Requirements website.