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Senate approves bill allowing military medics to take LPN exam
Summary
The Mississippi Senate approved a bill permitting military medics to sit for the licensed practical nurse exam; the measure does not automatically confer LPN credentials, sponsor Sen. Bridal said.
The Mississippi Senate on the floor approved a bill that allows military medics to take the licensed practical nurse (LPN) examination, Sen. Bridal said during floor debate.
Senator Bridal told colleagues the proposal recognizes the training medics receive in the military and the time they serve as medics, but he emphasized the measure does not itself make anyone an LPN. “It does not make them LPNs, but it does recognize that the training that they get in order to become a medic in the military in the first place, coupled with the time they actually would be required to serve as a medic is, certainly sufficient, training experience to allow them to at least take the LPN exam,” Bridal said.
Why it matters: supporters said the bill would ease the transition for service members who seek civilian nursing careers by allowing them to qualify to sit for the exam without redoing portions of training or experience already completed in the military.
Final action: The Senate recorded final passage by the morning roll call; the transcript reflects senators asked that all present be recorded as voting aye. The bill was passed on the Senate floor by use of the morning roll call.
Details and limitations: The bill allows qualified military medics to sit for the LPN licensing exam but does not itself confer LPN licensure or change licensure standards beyond exam eligibility. No implementation timeline, certification process details, or licensing office guidance was specified on the floor.
Next steps: The transcript does not specify additional steps, committee follow-ups, or an effective date.
