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Holmes Attala nursing program achieves 100 percent pass rate on NCLEX-PN Pictured is Practical Nursing Department Chair Dr. Christi Blair with one of the 2020 graduates, Tiffany Sisney, during their Pinning Ceremony. The Attala Center PN Class of 2020 achieved an 100 percent pass rate on the NCLEX-PN this year. The Holmes Community College Practical Nursing (PN) program at the Attala Center in Kosciusko had a 100 percent pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) exam. This was the first year that the program offered both face-to-face and hybrid program options.
"I am so incredibly proud of this PN class," said Practical Nursing Department Chair Dr. Christi Blair. "For this class to have achieved 100 percent NCLEX pass rate through this extremely tough year is amazing. They worked hard and went above and beyond what we asked of them. I know each and every one will be a fantastic nurse. I'm honored they chose Holmes for their nursing education. 'There's No Place like Holmes!'"
There were 19 graduates total in the 2020 Attala Center PN Class. Graduates from the face-to-face program included Kristi Bagwell of McCool; Brianna Branch of Sallis; Lexie Brown of Kosciusko; Lanie Davis of Lexington; Christina Dossett of Winona; Jordan Eldridge of Winona; Meagan Henry of Carthage; LaKenya Latiker of Carthage; Carrie Lee of Kosciusko; Carley McClain of French Camp; Brittany McDaniel of McCool; Tiffany Sisney of Kosciusko; and Lanikka Thompson of Durant. The hybrid program graduates were Erin Hopkins of Richland, Sherita Latiker of Carthage, Lisa Nipper of Chatham, Jennifer Potts of Water Valley, Brandy Raines of Pontotoc and Cherry Singh of Ridgeland.
"We really need to see success stories like this," said Vice President for Career Technical Education Dr. Amy Whittington. "While times changed drastically for education in the spring, this Practical Nursing program demonstrated the commitment to excellence that is upheld no matter what at Holmes. Dr. Christi Blair does an excellent job leading our Practical Nursing program as Chair. We are very proud of what this class has accomplished and their dedication during these times."
The PN program prepares students to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician or dentist. Intensive preparation for the NCLEX-PN Exam and transitioning from student to employee is provided in the program.
Potential students must have a high school diploma or a High School Equivalency (HSE) certificate and provide official transcripts from all schools/colleges previously attended. Although college credit is not required for application to the program, applicants with any college credit must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 to be considered for selection.
Admission is selective based on such criteria as: ACT score; college credit GPA; current healthcare licensure – EMT, Paramedic, Certified Nursing Assistant, Surgical Technology and in-district status. College prerequisites are not required.
For more information about the program, contact Dr. Blair at cblair@holmescc.edu or (662) 472-9173.
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