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Mississippi RN Programs

Complete list of Mississippi schools that offer approved RN pre-licensure education programs

Becoming a Registered Nurse in Mississippi

There are many RN training programs in Mississippi that are available to anyone interested in applying. These programs have been around for some time to help prepare students for a fast-paced and demanding career. The average RN salary in Mississippi is $60,790 a year, or $29 an hour.

Schools, colleges and universities all over the state of Mississippi are welcoming new students each and every day. They are training them for a career that will take them far beyond what they might have imagined. They will be able to help physicians and other RN’s perform necessary duties, assist patients with many aspects of their treatment and progress, and help in the recovery rooms.

This is not a field for the faint of heart as nurses will be exposed to patients facing terminal illness and life-threatening diseases throughout he course of their work. For those willing to put in the time and have patience, being a nurse can prove to be very rewarding both personally and professionally. Nursing provides excellent job stability compared to other fields and also pays very competitively compared to other positions with similar education requirements.

There is currently a nursing shortage across the state of Mississippi and RNs are in high demand to fill positions in hospitals, nursing homes, hospice centers and assisted living facilities. Nurses play an important role in such types of health care facilities because they provide direct care for patients. Some RNs also fill supervisory or administrative roles to help provide a solid foundation for the facility to operate on.

Most RN programs in Mississippi require some basics to begin, such as a high school diploma and a willingness to learn. If you have the desire to help others then nursing could be the path for you to take. It’s respected, revered, and a long-standing profession. The salaries are not bad either. An experienced RN can make upwards of $80,000 or more per year.

Many nurses eventually branch out into various positions in the health care field. Some nurses later become educators, government workers, researchers or health care consultants. The experience one gains as an active nurse in a hospital setting is a valuable asset to bring to the job market.



Mississippi Associates Degree RN Programs

Coahoma Community College

3240 Friars Point Road
Clarksdale, MS 38614
662-627-2574

Copiah-Lincoln Community College

P O Box 649
Wesson, MS 39191
Phone: (601) 643-8413

East Central Community College

P O Box 129
Decatur, MS 39327
Phone: (601) 635-6294

Hinds Community College

1750 Chadwick Dr
Jackson, MS 39204
Phone: (601) 376-4963

Holmes Community College

1060 Avent Dr
Grenada, MS 38901
Phone: (662) 227-2303

Itawamba Community College

Fulton, MS 38843
Phone: (662) 862-8320

Jones County Junior College

900 S Court St
Ellisville, MS 39437
Phone: (601) 477-4019

Meridian Community College

910 Hwy 19 North
Meridian, MS 39307
Phone: (601) 484-8745

MS Delta Community College

P O Box 668
Moorhead, MS 38761
Phone: (662) 246-6407

MS Gulf Coast Community College

P.O. Box 548
Perkinston, MS 39573
Phone: (228) 497-7660

Northeast MS Community College

Booneville, MS 38829
Phone: (662) 720-7396

Northwest MS Community College

Hwy 51 North
Senatobia, MS 38668
Phone: (662) 562-3283

Pearl River Community College

Box 5760, 101 Hwy 11 N
Poplarville, MS 39470
Phone: (601) 403-1017

Southwest MS Community College

College Drive
Summit, MS 39666
Phone: (601) 276-2008


Accredited Mississippi RN Schools

See our complete list of qualified RN nursing education programs in the state of Mississippi. The schools listed here offer pre-licensure nursing programs that meet the registered nursing education requirements set forth by the Mississippi State Board of Nursing. Although the schools listed on this page are accredited by the Mississippi Board of Nursing and approved by the state of Mississippi, they might not be accredited by national organizations such as the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Individuals should check to see if the state-approved nursing school they are considering also enjoys national accreditation status if they are seeking a school with both accreditations.

Mississippi Bachelor Degree RN Programs

Alcorn State University

P O Box 18399
Natchez, MS 39122
Phone: (601) 304-4300
***ADN Program Also Available***

Delta State University

Box 3343
Cleveland, MS 39733
Phone: (662) 846-4268

Mississippi College

P.O. Box 4037
Clinton, MS 39058
Phone: (601) 925-3278

Mississippi University for Women

1100 College Street, Box W-910
Columbus, MS 39701
Phone: (662) 329-7299
***ADN Program Also Available***

University of Mississippi Medical Center

2500 N State Street
Jackson, MS 39216
Phone: (601) 984-6220

University of Southern Mississippi

Box 5095
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
Phone: (601) 266-5871

William Carey University

498 Tuscan Avenue
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 582-6147

Resources for Nurses and Nursing Students in Mississippi

Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Office of State Financial Aid
Mississippi College Scholarships
Mississippi Nurses Association
Mississippi Office of Nursing Workforce
Mississippi Organization for Associate Degree Nursing
Mississippi Nursing Jobs With Sign-On Bonuses

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