Associate Degree Nursing / Accelerate for LPN, Paramedics / 12 Month

Individuals who have completed an accredited practical nursing program or an accredited paramedic program and hold the practical nursing license or a paramedic license or certification may be eligible to enter the Accelerated Program for LPNs and Paramedics. LPNs must have 500 hours or 6 months of medical-surgical experience.  Individuals who have completed an accredited paramedic program and hold a valid current unencumbered professional license or certification may be eligible to enter the Accelerated program for LPN/paramedic.  Paramedics must have at least one year of field experience verified by letter from employer.  Upon completion of this program, the student is qualified to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). 

The Associate Degree Accelerated for LPN/Paramedic Program is located in Grenada and Ridgeland. The program starts in the Summer semester.