Additional Information

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Registered Nurse Career Mobility:

LPNs who possess an unencumbered current Tennessee or multi-state practical nurse license, meet the academic admissions requirements, complete twenty (20) hours of general education coursework, and are selected for admission are eligible for the LPN to RN Career Mobility. LPNs pursuing this option must apply by February 1st for summer admission. The following prerequisite coursework must be completed with a grade of C or above to be eligible for admission to the LPN to RN Career Mobility:

• Anatomy and Physiology I and II (BIOL 2010 and 2020) ... 8 credits
• English Composition I (ENGL 1010) 3 credits
• General Psychology (PSYC 1030) 3 credits
• Life Span Psychology (PSYC 2130) 3 credits
• Introduction to Human Pathophysiology (HSC 190) 3 credits

* Anatomy and Physiology II (BIOL 2020) and Introduction to Human Pathophysiology (HSC 190) must have been completed less than five years from program enrollment.

Transfer Applicants:

• Must meet the Program admission requirements and be selected for the Program
• Must submit a written request for transfer and a letter of recommendation from the director of the previous nursing program verifying the student is in good standing and eligible to return or continue enrollment in nursing
• Must submit all transcripts and nursing course descriptions from previous school
• Should understand that courses from other accredited programs will be evaluated for individual transfer, and nursing coursework must be completed within 150% of the defined program.

Readmission Applicants:

• Must submit readmission request forms and clinical placement documentation by specified deadlines and must meet Program admission, enrollment, and continuation requirements.
• May attempt a nursing course twice, must be able to complete nursing coursework within 150% of the defined program length, and should understand readmission is not guaranteed. 
• May be required to submit evidence of remediation, counseling, or other activities to enhance academic success.
• Must be recommended by consensus of the faculty if dismissed from the Program due to unsatisfactory clinical performance or academic misconduct.
• Students should understand that Program requirements may change, and if re-admitted, they must meet the requirements in effect at the time of their readmission.

Policies Related to Enrollment and Continuation:

• Grades of "C" or above are required to enroll and progress. A nursing course may be attempted a maximum of two courses withdrawal after the date classes begin is included as an attempt. The student will be dismissed from the Program if two grades of “D” or below are earned in clinical courses.
• Academic requirements of the program include the achievement of performance competencies in real-world clinical settings, such as caring for hospitalized patients at affiliate partners. Program affiliate partners have established several requirements before permitting students to participate in clinical experiences at their site. A clinical affiliate partner may determine not to allow your presence at their facility, which could result in an inability to complete the requirements of this program.   Clinical affiliate partners may change or add requirements during a student’s program enrollment. Individuals should know that clinical placement and whether to admit an individual to a facility are those of clinical partners and not the college. Students must be 18 or older to participate in clinical and incur all costs related to clinical requirements. Transportation to and from clinical agencies is the student's responsibility, and travel outside of the Jackson area and/or on weekends or evenings may be required. Clinical affiliate partners require students to adhere to their facility protocols and procedures, which may include additional immunizations, health screening/ monitoring, and masking to prevent transmission of infection.

• Students are required to comply with program-specific enrollment and clinical placement requirements, including satisfactory completion of prerequisite courses, orientations, and clinical training, health verification and immunizations documentation, drug screening and criminal background checks, AHA CPR certification, and obtaining textbooks, uniforms, and specific supplies before enrolling in nursing courses. Students must attain specific academic and performance standards to progress in the Program and achieve a satisfactory score on a comprehensive exam to complete the Program. Details of these standards and requirements are available from the Nursing Office and are published in the Nursing Student Handbook, on reserve in the College library.

• The program's clinical affiliate sites may require background checks and drug screens before beginning clinical training. Based on the results of these checks, a clinical training site may determine whether or not to allow your presence at their facility. This could result in your inability to complete the requirements of this program. Clinical Agency placement requirements must be met. Additionally, a criminal background and some other background check findings may preclude licensure or employment in nursing. More information is available from the Nursing Program.

Legal Limitations for Licensure

A graduate of a state-approved nursing school who has been convicted of a violation of the law other than a minor traffic violation may be denied licensure. Criminal convictions that would make a graduate ineligible for Registered Nurse licensure in Tennessee are listed in the Program admission application. A graduate’s eligibility for licensure is determined on an individual basis by the Tennessee Board of Nursing.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

Jackson State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCoC). As a member institution of the Tennessee Board of Regents, the college is regulated by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. Students who complete the program of study requirements will meet curricular requirements to apply for nurse licensure in Tennessee. Requirements for other states may vary. If you currently live in a state other than Tennessee or intend to use the education completed at Jackson State Community College to seek professional licensure in another state, be aware there may be additional requirements for obtaining licensure.  Contact the Board of Nursing where you intend to seek licensure regarding requirements in that state.

Career Outlook

Career and Salary Information

The following is a list of career choices that may be obtained upon completing an associate degree or higher in this discipline. Please visit the following website: http://www.onetonline.org or speak to an advisor for additional career opportunities, salary information, and education requirements. Salaries are not guaranteed.

Further education, such as a bachelor's or master's degree in nursing, can unlock specialized career opportunities and advancement. Transfer opportunities to four-year colleges or universities provide a pathway for continued education and expanded career prospects.

Nursing Accreditation Information

Professional Licensure Disclosure: The program is fully approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, 3390 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326 phone 414-975-5000.

Jackson State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).  As a member institution of the Tennessee Board of Regents, the college is regulated by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. Students who complete the program of study requirements will meet curricular requirements to apply for nurse licensure in Tennessee.  Requirements for other states may vary.  If you currently live in a state other than Tennessee or you intend to use the education completed at Jackson State Community College to seek professional licensure in another state, be aware there may be additional requirements for obtaining licensure.  Contact the Board of Nursing in the state where you intend to seek licensure regarding requirements in that state.