Allows U.S. Coast Guard Health Services Technicians to take the LPN exam in Mississippi.
Mississippi HB646 amends the state's nursing licensure requirements to allow U.S. Coast Guard Health Services Technicians to take the exam for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The bill specifies that these technicians, after completing two years of clinical experience involving direct patient care, can apply for the LPN exam. The legislation also outlines the qualifications and processes for LPN licensure, including the need for a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a practical nursing program, and passing the required examination.
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