MS HB612

State agencies and their subdivisions may enter into intergovernmental support agreements with U.S. Armed Forces branches under 10 USC Section 2679 to provide installation-support services to military bases in Mississippi

U.S. Coast Guard Health Services Technicians are added to the list of military medical personnel eligible to take the licensed practical nurse (LPN) examination in Mississippi

Military medics (Army Combat Medic Specialists, Navy Hospital Corpsmen, Air Force Aerospace Medical Service Specialists, and now Coast Guard Health Services Technicians) qualify for LPN licensure after completing their military training plus two years of direct patient care clinical experience

Applicants must also hold a high school diploma, pass a criminal background check including FBI fingerprint review, and demonstrate English competency if applicable