Mississippi
Alcorn State University
1000 ASU Drive
Alcorn State Mississippi 39096
601.877.6100
http://www.alcorn.edu/nursing/
Associate Degree in Nursing
The Department of Associate Degree Nursing, established in 1977, is approved by the State of Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning and Accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. The Associate Degree Nursing curriculum is designed to prepare graduates who are competent to function as entry level registered nurses.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The Department offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree with two program options, Upper Division BSN and RN to BSN. Curricula are designed to prepare graduates to practice professional nursing in diverse health/illness settings and to provide a foundation for continuing education and life-long learning. After completion of the plan of study for the Upper Division Program Option, students are eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN)®.
Graduate Nursing Programs
FNP NE MSN
The Department of Graduate Nursing provides learning opportunities for baccalaureate nursing graduates to extend their knowledge and skills in nursing and to develop a functional role as either family nurse practitioner or nurse educator. The program focuses on the educational preparation of advanced practice nurses who can make significant contributions to the improvement of healthcare of diverse individuals, families, groups, and communities with special emphasis on rural communities. The curriculum is designed to provide a sequential plan of study in two program options: family nurse practitioner (FNP) and nurse educator (NE) which lead to the Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree. Two Post-Master's Certificate Program Options are also offered: Family Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Educator. The Nurse Educator Program Option is offered primarily through distance education. All plans of study may be pursued full-time. Graduate students who successfully complete the Family Nurse Practitioner Program Option or the Post-Master's Certificate Program Option are eligible to write a national nurse practitioner certification examination.
Coahoma Community College
3240 Friars Point Road
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-2571
http://www.coahomacc.edu/healthsciences/adn/#.UfKAPUnD9lY
Associate of Science in Nursing
Thank you for your interest in the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program at Coahoma Community College. The ADN (RN) program has two tracks within the program of study. The traditional track consists of 30 semester hours of general education courses and 4 semesters of nursing courses.
LPN-RN
The LPN/RN Fast Track consists of 30 semester hours of general education courses, one summer term and 2 semesters of nursing courses. Students are exposed to clinical experiences which include direct patient care and clinical simulations. The nursing skills lab is well equipped and includes virtual simulators and computerized patient care mannequins.
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
P.O. Box 649
1028 JC Redd Dr
Wesson, MS 39191
601.643.5101
http://www.colin.edu/associate-degree-nursing-info
Associate of Science in Nursing
The Associate Degree Nursing (A.D.N.) Program at Copiah-Lincoln Community College began in the Fall of 1994. Each Spring applicants are screened for admission and a new freshman class ranging from 50 - 60 students starts each Fall. The program is a two year (four semester) program and awards the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing.
LPN-RN
The LPN to RN Accelerated Track is designed to assist the licensed practical nurse in making the transition to registered nurse in 3 semesters of full-time study. This track is a hybrid educational track that incorporates online learning via Blackboard, on-campus (Wesson Campus) learning activities and on-site clinical activities.
East Central Community College
275 W Broad St
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2111
http://www.eccc.edu/associate-degree-nursing.html
Associate of Science in Nursing
This program is designed to prepare men and women to become nurses at the associate degree level. The curriculum includes a balance of general education and nursing courses to provide a sound theoretical base for nursing practice. Clinical experiences are concurrent with the theory component during the four semesters. Graduates will receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) and will meet the requirements of the State Board of Nursing to apply to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®). The Associate Degree Nursing Program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30326 and the Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning, Board of Trustees (IHL).
LPN
The Practical Nursing program prepares the individual to assist in providing general nursing care requiring basic knowledge of the biological, physical, behavioral, psychological, and sociological sciences; and of nursing procedures which do not require the the substantial skills, judgment, and knowledge required of a registered nurse. This care is performed under the direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician, or dentist. Students that complete the program requirements will be eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). The State Board of Nursing may refuse any individual the right to take the NCLEX-PN based on previous criminal records.
Hinds Community College
P.O. Box 1100
Raymond, MS 39154
800.HINDSCC
https://www.hindscc.edu/Departments/health_related_professions/adn/
Associate Degree in Nursing
Associate Degree Nursing is a 2 year program that prepares the graduate as a generalist capable of providing competent, accountable client care in diverse settings. Major areas of emphasis encompass the following core components of nursing practice: professional behaviors, communication, assessment, clinical decision making, caring interventions, teaching and learning, collaboration and managing care. Two options are available: the Generic Option and the Transition to RN Option.
Holmes Community College
Holmes Community College
Goodman, MS 39079
(800) 465-6374
http://www.holmescc.edu/departments/academic/adn/
Associate Degree in Nursing
Associate Degree Nursing Program offers a curriculum for those seeking an ADN degree and to qualify to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX®) as well as licensing from the Mississippi State Board of Nursing.
LPN-RN
Option I offers a twelve-month program for LPNs who take transition courses in the summer, enter the generic program at the sophomore level in August, and complete the program the following May.
Option II offers a slower paced avenue to LPNs who take nursing theory courses in the fall and spring of the first year and enter the generic program at the sophomore level in August of the second year and complete the program the following May.
LPN
The Practical Nursing Program prepares the individual to assist in providing general nursing care requiring basic knowledge of the biological, physical, behavioral, psychological, and sociological sciences; and of nursing procedures which do not require the skills, judgment, and knowledge required of a registered nurse. This care is performed under the direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician, or dentist. Intensive preparation for the State Board Examination and transitioning from student to employee is provided in the third semester. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are awarded the Certificate of Practical Nursing. Graduates may apply for licensure to the Mississippi Board of Nursing. Those who meet the requirements of the Mississippi Board of Nursing are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN©).
Itawamba Community College
Fulton Campus
602 West Hill Street
Fulton, Mississippi 38843
662.862.8000
http://www3.iccms.edu/programs/adnursing/accreditation.aspx
Associate Degree in Nursing
"The purpose of the ADN program is to prepare the graduate to function within the scope of practice of the associate degree nurse. More specifically, the comprehensive curriculum involves the integration of nursing science from basic to complex including knowledge, practice and application of nursing care. The nursing program admits qualified students who develop academic skills and application strategies to become caring, competent and professional registered nurses. Experienced, knowledgeable and diversified faculty members serve as facilitators, educators, advisers, role models and advocates to stakeholders."
LPN
THE PROGRAM: The Practical Nursing program at Itawamba Community College is accredited by the State Board for Community and Junior Colleges. Students are trained in basic science and nursing skills necessary for rendering safe patient care in a variety of health care settings. Skills that are in the job descriptions of a LPN include, but are not limited to, administration of medication by mouth and injections, dressing changes, urinary catheterization, tracheotomy care and suctioning, venipuncture for blood specimen collection, assisting physicians with procedures and patient education. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will earn a Certificate in Practical Nursing and is eligible to write the National Council of Boards of Nursing Licensing Examination to become credentialed as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Jones County Junior College
900 South Court Street
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-4025
http://www.jcjc.edu/programs/adn/
Associate of Arts in Nursing
The Associate Degree Nursing Program is located in the Allied Health Building at Jones Junior College, Ellisville, Mississippi. The program is a two year nursing program leading to an Associate in Arts Degree (A.A.) with a major in Nursing. Completion of the program of study qualifies the graduate to be eligible to write the National Council Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Meridian Community College
910 Hwy 19 N
Meridian, MS 39307
601•483•8241
http://www.meridiancc.edu/nursing/
Associate of Science in Nursing
The Associate Degree Nursing Program provides students with educational opportunities for personal and intellectual development and for a career to help meet the health care needs of the community. MCC’s program prepares graduates for beginning staff level positions as registered nurses. A graduate receives an Associate of Applied Science Degree and is eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for licensure as a registered nurse.
LPN
The Practical Nursing Program is a one-year certificate program. The program of learning is designed to teach the student basic nursing skills in the college laboratory and by caring for patients in affiliated clinical agencies. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to apply to the Mississippi Board of Nursing to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN)®, a national examination for licensure.
Mississippi College
School of Nursing
Box 4037
Clinton, MS 39058
601.925.3278
http://www.mc.edu/academics/nursing/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The Mississippi College School of Nursing was established in 1969, and graduated its first class in 1973. It offers a program of study leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. This is the basic professional degree for nurses and is the foundation for graduate nursing education. The nursing curriculum is designed to enable the student to secure a broad foundation in general education with content in professional nursing education.
RN-BSN Online
The School offers two tracks for completion of the baccalaureate degree: the generic track for traditional students and an online RN-to-BSN track for registered nurse students.
Mississippi Delta Community College
Hwy 3 & Cherry St
Moorhead, MS 38761
662.246.MDCC
http://www.msdelta.edu/index.php/practical-nursing-home
Practical Nursing
The Practical Nursing (PN) Program is a three semester program that prepares graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to meet the expanding health care needs of the community. This program utilizes classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction through affiliated healthcare agencies to prepare individuals to provide entry level nursing care. Graduates of the program receive a certificate and are eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN®) and practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse, according to the Mississippi Nursing Practice Law and Mississippi Board of Nursing Administrative Code.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
(228) 897-4360
Multiple Campus Locations:
https://www.mgccc.edu/contact/
http://catalog.mgccc.edu/preview_entity.php?catoid=3&ent_oid=39&returnto=126
Associate Degree in Nursing
The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) option includes one semester of pre-requisites and four semesters of nursing course work. The ADN program is designed to prepare students to become registered nurses. After successful completion of Semesters One and Two, the George County Center students will transfer to the Perkinston Campus. However, if space at the Perkinston Campus is limited, students will be required to transfer to the Jackson County Campus or the Jefferson Davis Campus. Campus preference will be based on the student's initial enrollment ranking.
LPN
The Practical Nursing (PN) program option includes one semester of pre-requisites and three semesters of nursing course work. The curriculum consists of nursing courses included in the first year of the ADN curriculum, as well as, one semester of PN exit courses. The PN program is designed to prepare students to become licensed practical nurses.
LPN-RN
The LPN to RN Mobility track in the Nursing Program is designed to assist qualified Licensed Practical Nurses with the transition to Registered Nurses. LPNs accepted into the Mobility Track are awarded fourteen (14) semester hours of credit for previous nursing education. Enrollment is limited. After successfully completing the summer transition course NUR 1116, Mobility Track students are allowed to by-pass the first year of the required Associate Degree Nursing courses and enter the second year nursing courses. To graduate, Mobility Track students must successfully complete all nine degree required academic support courses, the Transition Course (NUR 1116), and the second year nursing courses; credit for these courses plus the 14 credit hours for previous education equal the required seventy-two (72) semester hours to be awarded an Associate of Applied Science Degree.
Mississippi University for Women
Office of Admissions
Eudora Welty Hall - Room 201
1100 College St. W-1613
Columbus, MS 39701
877-462-8439
http://web2.muw.edu/index.php/nursing
Associate of Science in Nursing
The College offers an Associate of Science in Nursing. Programs within the college produce outstanding graduates who have historically achieved high pass rates on national exams, licensure exams and certification exams.
BSN
RN-BSN
The following is only one source of information regarding a student’s program of study in seeking a B.S.N. degree. Note: Some courses required in the major will also fulfill requirements for the University General Education Curriculum. Students should always confer with a faculty advisor for information on course scheduling, rotation, and selection and for planning an effective and efficient program of study.
Master of Science
The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Program is nationally accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The graduate program has a distinguished reputation and prepares individuals to work in any setting where speech-language pathologists are employed. Graduate have enjoyed a 100% employment rate as well as high pass rates on the national exams.
Doctor of Nursing Practice
The purpose of the Doctorate of Nursing Practice is to prepare a family nurse practitioner who is a leader in the promotion and maintenance of health and the improvement of health care outcomes across practice settings at the local, state, national and gl
Northeast Mississippi Community College
101 Cunningham Blvd
Booneville, MS 38829
800-555-2154
http://www.nemcc.edu/health-sciences/associate-degree-nursing-adn/
Associate of Science in Nursing
The Associate Degree Nursing program is located in Childers Hall at Northeast Mississippi Community College in Booneville, MS.The graduate of the program receives an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree and is eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The title of Registered Nurse (R.N.) is awarded after successful completion of the licensure examination.
LPN
The Practical Nursing program is located in Wright Hall at Northeast Mississippi Community College in Booneville, MS.The graduate of the program receives a Certificate of Practical Nursing and is eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). The title of Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.) is awarded after successful completion of the licensure examination.
Northwest Mississippi Community College
4975 Hwy 51N
Senatobia, MS 38668
662- 562 - 3200
http://www.northwestms.edu/web/index.php/programs-a-courses/division-of-nursing.html
Associate of Science in Nursing
Graduates of the program are eligible to write the National Council for Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. Graduates are prepared to provide nursing services in beginning staff-level positions and have potential for advancement on an individual basis. Upon acceptance, each student will be assigned a faculty adviser to help in making program of study and career decisions.
Pearl River Community College
101 Highway 11 North
Poplarville, Mississippi 39470
(601) 403-1000
http://www.prcc.edu/?q=academics/department-nursing-education
Associate Degree in Nursing
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is a two-year degree offered by community colleges and hospital-based schools of nursing that prepares individuals for a defined technical scope of practice.
LPN
Practical Nursing (PN) is a one-year certificate of proficiency offered by vocational schools and community colleges.
LPN-RN
The LPN to ADN Bridge Course is designed to enhance the knowledge learned in the Practical Nursing program and make the transition into Level III of the ADN program. This course focuses on the fundamentals, the theory and practice of medical-surgical nursing, and the role of the nurse as provider of care, manager of care, and a member within the discipline of nursing. The LPN to ADN Bridge Course is a summer course in the Nursing Building at the PRCC Poplarville campus. Students successfully completing the Bridge Course (“B” or higher) will be awarded seven (7) semester hours. The remaining required nursing course hours of Level I & II will be waived after successfully completion of Level III & IV: NUR 2104, NUR 2115, NUR 2203 and NUR 2209.
Southwest Mississippi Community College
http://www.smcc.edu/index.php/associate-degree-nursing
Associate of Science in Nursing
Welcome to the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) web site for Southwest Mississippi Community College. On behalf of the ADN Faculty and Staff, let me encourage you to explore our web site and contact us with any questions you may have regarding our program. The Associate Degree Nursing program provides educational opportunities to qualified students utilizing a curriculum that is designed to prepare graduates who are competent to function as entry level registered nurses. The program helps to meet the expanding and ever changing health care needs of the community by providing graduates who are prepared to practice as a professional member of the interdisciplinary health care team providing safe client-centered care with creativity critical thinking, innovation and adaptability in a variety of health care settings. The curriculum includes a balance of general education, current nursing theory, clinical and laboratory experience.
University of Mississippi Medical Center
2500 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39216
http://www.umc.edu/son/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Freshman Early-Entry BSN
The UMMC School of Nursing Freshman Early Entry (BSN) program provides an entry into the Traditional BSN program as a college freshman, rather than as a junior.
Traditional BSN
The Traditional BSN program is a nursing program that includes two years of prerequisite coursework followed by two years (five semesters) of nursing coursework.
Accelerated BSN
The Accelerated BSN program is designed for individuals who have a bachelor's degree in another field and wish to change career paths in a short amount of time. This particular program takes 15 months to complete and includes a continuous four-semester curriculum.
RN-BSN
The fast and flexible RN-BSN program will enable you to quickly advance academically and professionally. Multiple start dates are available, each and every semester. With both part-time and full-time plans of study available to students, the RN-BSN program at UMMC provides a flexible plan of study with the curriculum and assignments developed for completion around busy schedules.
Master of Science
The purpose of the MSN program is to prepare nurses for advanced roles in nursing and provide a solid foundation for additional graduate study. Eligible students may be from Mississippi or surrounding states. Out-of-state tuition scholarships are available on a competitive basis. The educational programs at the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
PhD
The Ph.D. in Nursing program offers opportunities for registered nurses, who hold a BSN degree and a graduate degree in nursing or a related field, to gain the complementary knowledge and experiences requisite for scholarly pursuits in nursing and health-
The University of Southern Mississippi
College of Nursing
Elizabeth Harkins Hall (EHH), 110
118 College Drive, Box #5095
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
601.266.5454
http://www.usm.edu/nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The B.S.N. program of study consists of 62 credit hours of non-nursing prerequisite courses and 66 credit hours of upper-division nursing courses for a total of 128 credits. The program is available in three sites – Hattiesburg, Gulf Coast and Meridian. The purpose of the baccalaureate program is to prepare the graduate for entry-level positions in a variety of health care services. The program provides the foundation for graduate study in nursing.
RN-BSN Online
The RN-B.S.N. program is completely online. Registered nurse* students must complete the same bachelor of science in nursing degree prerequisites as all other degree candidates in the College of Nursing. The University of Southern Mississippi nursing program prerequisites may be taken at The University of Southern Mississippi or at another accredited college or university. For registered nurse students, the NCLEX RN licensure exam will be used to validate previously earned nursing credit. The RN-B.S.N. program of study consists of 30 hours of validation credit hours and 36 hours of upper-division nursing courses in the RN-B.S.N. program, for a total of 128 credits.
Master of Science in Nursing
Students pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) may choose from several areas of concentration which include core, cognate, and focused theoretical and clinical/management courses in their selected area of study.
All MSN Programs at online.
Emphasis Areas with Sample Plan of Study:
Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (Online)
Family Nurse Practitioner (Online)
Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Online)
Nurse Executive (Executive Format)
William Carey College
498 Tuscan Avenue
Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401
(601) 318-6051
http://www.wmcarey.edu/schools/school-nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Generic Program-for students wishing to obtain an RN licensure and BSN degree. SON faculty and staff conscientiously provide students with excellent and innovative education programs, outstanding scholarship, and Christian commitment through example.
RN-BSN
Registered nurses wishing to pursue a baccalaureate degree in nursing may complete the nursing component within 12 months at William Carey University. In order to meet the needs of the working registered nurse, courses are offered in an online format requiring three on-campus Saturday class meetings per term. The program consists of 66 hours of prerequisite courses and 21 hours of upper division course work. The student will be awarded 33 hours of credit applicable toward the degree requirements for current RN licensure.
Master of Science in Nursing
The degree is offered on both the Hattiesburg and Tradition Campuses. The Fall Admission is on the Hattiesburg campus, and a Spring Admission is offered on the Tradition Campus. Hattiesburg classes are held in the master’s wing of the Fail-Asbury Building. Tradition classes are held at the new Tradition campus located on Highway 67 in Harrison County. The MSN program offered at William Carey University fits the lifestyle of busy nurses. Graduate study may be done on either a full-time or part-time basis. A schedule can be tailored to meet both the curriculum and the student’s needs. The minimum course load for full-time status as a graduate student is six semester hours during a trimester. A student must complete all required work within a period of six years after enrolling in the graduate program.
PhD
Thank you for your interest in the Joseph and Nancy Fail School of Nursing Ph.D. in Nursing Education and Administration program at William Carey University. The Ph.D. program was designed to prepare professional nurse scholars in the advanced practice ar