Committee allows Mid America PN program limited admissions with monthly reporting

Sep 16, 2026

After reviewing focus‑visit data and declining first‑time pass rates, the education committee voted to let Mid America College of Health Sciences continue educating PN students and admit up to two cohorts at its discretion (up to 20 per cohort under current admissions rules), subject to monthly monitoring reports and a mentor for the program.

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The Board of Nursing education committee voted to permit Mid America College of Health Sciences’ practical nursing (PN) program to remain open and to admit up to two cohorts at the program’s discretion, with monthly reporting to the education staff on student outcomes and faculty changes and a requirement to secure a mentor for the program. The motion, moved by Tasha Fields and seconded by Troy Spain, passed on a committee voice vote.

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