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The Holmes Community College Practical Nursing (PN) program on the Ridgeland Campus had a 100 percent pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) exam.
“We are proud to announce that all of our practical nursing students have passed the state licensure examination on their first attempt, with their dedication, rigorous training and unwavering support,” said PN instructor Dr. Lakesia Sutton.
Instructor Heather Roberts also expressed her excitement for the students.
“I am immensely proud of our graduates and their accomplishments over the past year,” Roberts said. “Their achievement is something to take pride in as they begin the first steps into a professional future. We value the benchmark of passing NCLEX on the first attempt as we feel it sets the tone for confidence and success moving forward.”
There were 13 graduates total in the 2024 Ridgeland PN Class. Graduates included Cortlyn Norris Bardwell of Vicksburg, Alexandria Dominique Cyrus of Madison, Alicia Goldman of Canton, I’Leyah Janae Green of Fayette, Anastasia Kelly Ingram of Madison, Shafreta “Shae” Kelly of Canton, Destiny Janae Malone of Brandon, Kavondra McCauley of Meridian, Megan Brittany Middleton of Florence, Jessica Quarles of Jackson, Hannah Alexus Rigby of Vicksburg, Nikeya Rogers of Byram and Sara Kathryn Self of Madison.
“I am extremely proud of our PN students and their NCLEX scores,” said Director of Health Sciences Allison DeWeese. “These students put in many hours of studying and preparing for the NCLEX. I look forward to hearing about their successful careers in healthcare. I would like to also congratulate the PN instructors, Mrs. Roberts and Dr. Sutton. Without their dedication to the students this would not be possible.”
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. Sutton at lsutton@holmescc.edu or Roberts at hroberts@holmescc.edu.
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IN THIS PHOTO: Pictured is the Holmes Community College Ridgeland Campus Practical Nursing Class of 2024 with their instructors. The students had a 100 percent pass rate on NCLEX-PN. Pictured are (front row, left to right) PN Instructor Dr. Lakesia Sutton, Hannah Alexus Rigby, Jessica Quarles, Sara Kathryn Self, Cortlyn Norris Bardwell, Shae Kelly, Alicia Goldman, Alexandria Cyrus, PN Instructor Heather Roberts, (back row, left to right) Nikeya Rogers, Megan Brittany Middleton, Kavondra McCauley, Anastasia Kelly, Destiny Janae Malone, I’Leyah Janae Green and PN Instructor Caley Stogner.
