MS HB1262

Allows U.S. Army Combat Medic Specialists, Navy Hospital Corpsmen, and Air Force Aerospace Medical Service Specialists to take the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensing examination in Mississippi

Military medics must complete their military medical training plus two years of clinical experience involving direct patient care (including trauma or emergency care) to qualify

Applicants must also hold a high school diploma or equivalent, demonstrate English competency if not a native speaker, and pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check

Creates a new pathway to LPN licensure separate from the traditional requirement of completing a state-approved practical nursing program

Effective date: July 1, 2025