NURSING EDUCATION. opportunities in mississippi

NURSING EDUCATION opportunities in mississippi 2013-2014 published jointly by the mississippi institution of higher learning, nursing education and mississippi council of deans and directors of schools of nursing

MISSISSIPPI COUNCIL OF DEANS AND DIRECTORS OF SCHOOLS OF NURSING Dear Future Nurse, We are so pleased that you are interested in nursing education in Mississippi. Nursing is a unique health care profession that offers diverse opportunities for service to others. Mississippi is fortunate to have many options for nursing education. The booklet you are reviewing, Nursing Education Opportunities in Mississippi, has been prepared to provide you with a comprehensive overview of the different nursing programs in our state. Basic information is provided related to practical nursing(pn), associate degree(adn), baccalaureate(bsn), master s(msn), and doctoral(dnp &PhD) programs. You will also find information to assist you as you begin your education as a nurse or to expand your nursing education. A table is included to provide information on general admission criteria and scholarships, as well as specific information about each college program. The Mississippi Office of Nursing Workforce which is dedicated to furthering research and analysis of solutions to nursing workforce issues is a fortunate addition to benefits available in Mississippi. Information on ONW activities is included in the booklet. Our Council appreciates and supports the work of ONW in their commitment to identify and prepare a nursing workforce that will meet the health care needs of our state. We also appreciate the Institutions of Higher Learning and its nursing education director from whom our advisory council has its affiliation. The council also wishes to express appreciation to the Mississippi Hospital Association for their assistance in preparing this publication and to the Mississippi Department of Employment Security for providing the funding for the publication. I wish you success in your exploration of nursing education. Sincerely, Janet Williams RN, PhD, MBA Mississippi Council of Deans and Directors of Schools of Nursing Chairperson, 2013-20140 3

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Nursing Education in Mississippi... 6 Mississippi Competency Model... 23 Scholarships... 25 State Accredited Mississippi Schools of Nursing~2013-2014... 27 Colleges and Universities Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Nursing Programs: Alcorn State University *... 29 Belhaven University... 33 Delta State University... 34 Mississippi College... 38 Mississippi University for Women *... 39 University of Mississippi Medical Center... 43 University of Southern Mississippi... 51 William Carey University... 54 (* Also offers an Associate Degree Nursing Program) Community and Junior Colleges Associate Degree Nursing Programs: Coahoma Community College... 61 Copiah-Lincoln Community College... 62 East Central Community College... 64 East Mississippi Community College... 65 Hinds Community College... 66 Holmes Community College... 68 Itawamba Community College... 70 Jones County Junior College... 71 Meridian Community College... 72 Mississippi Delta Community College... 73 Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College... 74 Northeast Mississippi Community College... 76 Northwest Mississippi Community College... 77 Pearl River Community College... 78 Southwest Mississippi Community College... 79 Practical Nursing Programs... 80 5

NURSING EDUCATION IN MISSISSIPPI There are six types of nursing programs in Mississippi. Two types of programs prepare graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN ). These are the Associate Degree Nursing Programs and the Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Programs. Practical Nursing Programs prepare graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN ). A fourth program provides nurses with a Master s Degree in Nursing. The fifth program in Mississippi prepares nurses with a Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D.) in Nursing. The sixth and newest nursing education program in Mississippi prepares nurses with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). The associate degree programs are located in 15 community or junior colleges and two public universities. The eight baccalaureate degree programs are located in five public universities and three private colleges. Five of the six master s degree program, two of the three Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in nursing and four of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs are located in public universities. The 6th master s degree program and 3rd PhD in nursing program is located in a private college. In addition to the academic programs, there is one continuing education program located at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. This program gives continuing education units which represent non-academic credits. Each continuing education unit equals 10 contact hours of instruction. The title Registered Nurse (RN) means that a person has graduated from an approved School of Nursing, passed the national licensing examination for registered nurses and paid a fee to practice within the state. The parameters of practice are set by law, and the control of practice is vested with the Mississippi Board of Nursing. A person may not use the title RN or practice as a nurse until the licensing examination is passed. The state accreditation of degree programs of nursing in Mississippi is vested by state law in the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning. State accreditation of a nursing program is necessary for a graduate of that program to be eligible to take the licensing examination for RNs. State accreditation in nursing education aims to protect the autonomy and individuality of the various educational programs it serves, to provide accountability for the protections of public against ill-prepared nurses, and to assist in the transfer of students and graduates form one program to another. In order to accomplish this mission, the board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning has established Mississippi Nursing Degree Programs Accreditation Standards, which all nursing programs must meet. The criteria established by the Board of Trustees for admission into nursing programs are found in Table II and III. These are minimal criteria and some 6

schools may have standards which are higher. The standards of each school will be found in its school catalog. Movement from one level of nursing to a higher level is possible through articulation. Articulation is the process by which a person with one level of licensure or education is facilitated in the advancement of licensure of educational credentials. It is possible within the state of Mississippi for LPNs to obtain their RN license and for RNs to obtain a baccalaureate and master s degree. For specific information regarding articulation policies and procedures, contact individual colleges or universities listed in this brochure. Practical nursing programs are located in community/junior colleges. All of the community/junior colleges which have associate degree nursing programs also have practical nursing programs. Practical nursing programs are under the supervision of the Mississippi Community College Board. Inquiries concerning these programs should be directed to that office. Admission criteria for practical nursing programs are located in Table IV. Inquiries concerning practical nursing program should be directed to: Shawn Mackey, Ph.D. Associate Executive Director, Workforce, Career and Technical Education Mississippi Community College Board 3825 Ridgewood Road Jackson, MS 39211 Phone: 601-432-6519 Fax: 601-432-6365 www.sbcjc.cc.ms.us 1. Practical Nursing Programs (PN) Scope of Practice: 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 substantial skills, judgment, and knowledge of a registered nurse. This care is performed under the direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician, or dentist. Length and Type of Curriculum: The practical nursing program is located in 15 community/junior colleges and is a 12-month certificate program. Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to apply for LPN licensure. Places of Employment: Hospitals, nursing homes, doctors offices, and home health agencies. 7

2. Associate Degree Nursing Programs (ADN) prepare nurses at the basic level of entry for professional nursing practice. Scope of Practice: AD nurses are the first level of professional caregivers. The practice of AD nursing is directed toward the promotion and protection of health and the prevention of illness for clients with both physiological and psychosocial needs across the life span. These nurses are prepared to perform a range of complex interventions safely and competently in an integrated health care system. AD nurses participate in the management of nursing care including client teaching and supervision of ancillary nursing personnel. Length and Type of Curriculum: This nursing education pathway is available in 15 community/junior colleges and two senior universities. The program is two years in length, with the graduate receiving an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Applied Science Degree. Places of Employment: All health care settings. Location of Programs: Alcorn State University, Coahoma Community College, Copiah-Lincoln Community College, East Central Community College, East Mississippi Community College, Hinds Community College, Holmes Community College, Itawamba Community College, Jones County Junior College, Meridian Community College, Mississippi Delta Community College, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Mississippi University for Women, Northeast Mississippi Community College, Northwest Mississippi Community College, Pearl River Community College, and Southwest Mississippi Community College. 3. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Programs (BSN), sometimes called Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Programs, prepare professional nurses. Scope of Practice: The professional nurse can practice in a variety of health care settings involving individuals, families, and communities. This nurse can assess patient needs in stable and in changing situations, plan and evaluate methods of meeting these needs, and teach and supervise beginning research skills in providing patient care in health care settings. Length and Type of Curriculum: a college or university sponsors this nursing program. It is four years in length, with the graduate receiving a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree. Places of Employment: Community health agencies, industrial settings, hospitals, nursing homes, doctors offices, clinics, and armed services. 8

Location of Programs: Alcorn State University, Belhaven University, Delta State University, Mississippi College, Mississippi University for Women, University of Mississippi Medical Center, University of Southern Mississippi and William Carey University. 4. Master s Degree Nursing Programs: Nurse specialists are prepared for leadership roles in health care delivery systems and for collaboration with others interested in health care. They are involved in nursing research, surveys of the health needs of society, and in developing new approaches to prepare nurses to meet these needs. They are prepared to function in teaching, administration, or clinical practice as clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners, or nurse anesthetists. The specific parameters of practice in an expanded role in Mississippi are defined by law by the Mississippi Board of Nursing. Mississippi Educational Consortium for Specialized Advanced Practice Nursing (MECSAPN) offers two specialized advanced practice nursing clinical tracts, the Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care) (AGNP) and the Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), that are accessible through all of the university graduate nursing programs in the state who offer nurse practitioner programs (ASU, DSU, MUW, UMMC & USM). Length and Type of Curriculum: This nursing education program is sponsored by a university, varying in length from one to two years, with the graduate receiving a Master of Science or Master of Science in Nursing Degree. Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Anesthetists must take and pass a national certification examination and meet the requirements of the Mississippi Board of Nursing in order to practice. Places of Employment: Nursing education programs, hospitals, community health agencies, private practice, and doctors offices. Location of Programs: Alcorn State University, Delta State University, Mississippi University for Women, University of Mississippi Medical Center, University of Southern Mississippi and William Carey University. 5. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing Programs prepares professional nurse specialists at the highest postsecondary degree level. Scope of Practice: Ph.D. nurses are prepared for leadership roles in complex health care delivery systems, educational systems, nursing and interdisciplinary research and unique nursing practice. 9

Length and Type of Curriculum: The length of time required for Ph.D. education in nursing ranges from two to seven years or more and is individually determined. Places of Employment: Colleges and universities, medical centers, integrated health delivery systems, corporations, government agencies private foundations, consultant practices, and entrepreneurial endeavors. Location of Programs: University of Mississippi Medical Center, University of Southern Mississippi and William Carey University. 6. Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nursing Programs prepares professional nurse specialists at the highest postsecondary degree level. Scope of Practice: DNP nurses are prepared for leadership roles in complex health care delivery systems, educational systems, nursing and interdisciplinary research and unique nursing practice. Length and Type of Curriculum: The length of time required for DNP education in nursing is two years or more and is individually determined. Places of Employment: Colleges and universities, medical centers, integrated health delivery systems, corporations, government agencies private foundations, consultant practices, and entrepreneurial endeavors. Location of Programs: Delta State University, Mississippi University for Women, University of Mississippi Medical Center and University of Southern Mississippi. 10

TABLE I MISSISSIPPI SCHOOLS OF NURSING NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAMS OFFERED Location PN ADN BSN MSN PhD DNP STATE UNIVERSITIES 1. Alcorn State University X X X 2. Delta State University X X X 3. Mississippi University for Women X X X X 4. University of Mississippi Medical Center X X X X 5. University of Southern Mississippi X X X X PRIVATE COLLEGES 1. Belhaven University X 2. Mississippi College X 3. William Carey University X X X COMMUNITY/JUNIOR COLLEGES 1. Coahoma Community College X X 2. Copiah-Lincoln Community College X X 3. East Central Community College X X 4. East Mississippi Community College X X 5. Hinds Community College X X 6. Holmes Community College X X 7. Itawamba Community College X X 8. Jones County Junior College X X 9. Meridian Community College X X 10. Mississippi Delta Community College X X 11. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College X X 12. Northeast Mississippi Community College X X 13. Northwest Mississippi Community College X X 14. Pearl River Community College X X 15. Southwest Mississippi Community College X X 11

TABLE II ADMISSION CRITERIA/BACCALAUREATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAMS* Minimal admission criteria for state-supported Bachelor of Science nursing programs are as follows: (a) An ACT composite score of 21. Students with the required ACT composite score must also have at least a grade of C in each prerequisite course and a 2.0 grade point average. (b) Students with less than the required ACT composite score must complete all the course prerequisites to the nursing major with at least a grade of C and have san overall grade point average of 3.0. (c) RN students enrolling for a second baccalaureate degree may enter without an ACT by completing all the course prerequisites to the nursing major with at least a grade of C and having an overall grade point average of 2.5. (d) Baccalaureate nursing programs in independent institutions may establish admission criteria which support the goals and aims of individual independent institutions. Each school is permitted an allowance of 10 percent of the previous fall s nursing program admission for high risk students who do not meet the above criteria. *Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning Nursing Program Accreditation (Effective January 2010; Revised November 2009.) 12

TABLE III ADMISSION CRITERIA/ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAMS* Minimal admission criteria for associate degree nursing programs are as follows: (a) An ACT composite score of 18and a 2.0 grade point average. (b) Students with less than the required ACT composite score must have completed a minimum of 12 semester hours, including Anatomy and Physiology, with a 2.5 grade point average before being admitted. They must have made at least a grade of C in Anatomy and Physiology courses. (c) Students who have previously earned a baccalaureate or higher degree may enter without an ACT by completing all the course prerequisites to the nursing major with a grade of C or better and having an overall grade point average of 2.5. Each school is permitted an allowance of 10 percent of the previous fall s nursing program admission for high risk students who do not meet the above criteria. *Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning Nursing Program Accreditation (Effective January 2010; Revised November 2009.) 13

TABLE IV ADMISSION CRITERIA/PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAMS There are no minimum statewide admission requirements for entrance into practical nursing programs. Each college has the authority to set its own minimum admission criteria; therefore, it is very important that anyone interested in becoming a licensed practical nurse check with each school to understand what is required for admission. Minimum admission criteria may include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) ACT composite score of 16-18, with a cub-score range of 12 18 in Reading and Math. (2) Course pre-requisites such as Human Growth and Development, Anatomy and Physiology I & II, Sociology, Medical Terminology, etc. (3) TEAS V, HESSI, Kaplan, or other nursing school entrance tests with school-set minimum scores. Check admission requirement at each school to determine what is required for entrance into the practical nursing program. Websites for the 15 public community and junior colleges can be accessed from the Mississippi Community College Board website: www.mccb.edu. 14

TABLE V MISSISSIPPI HOSPITALS (The following is a listing of Mississippi Hospital Association member hospitals by the Mississippi City in which they are located). Aberdeen Pioneer Community Hospital of Aberdeen 400 S Chestnut St Aberdeen, 39730-3335 (662)369-2455 Ackerman Choctaw Regional Medical Ctr 8613 Hwy 12 Ackerman, 39735 (662)285-4400 Amory Gilmore Memorial Hospital PO Box 459 Amory, 38821-0459 (662) 256-7111 Bay Saint Louis Hancock Medical Center 149 Drinkwater Blvd Bay Saint Louis, 39521-2790 (228) 467-8600 Bay Springs Jasper General Hospital PO Box 527 Bay Springs, 39422-0527 (601) 764-2101 Biloxi Biloxi Regional Medical Center PO Box 128 Biloxi, 39533-0128 (228) 432-1571 Biloxi Department of VA Medical Ctr 400 Veterans Ave, Biloxi 39531 (228) 523-500 Booneville Baptist Memorial Hospital-Booneville 100 Hospital St Booneville, 38829-3354 (662) 720-5000 Brandon Merit Health Rankin 350 Crossgates Blvd Brandon, 39042-2601 (601) 825-2811 Brookhaven King s Daughters Medical Ctr PO Box 948 Brookhaven, 39602-0948 (601) 833-6011 Calhoun City Calhoun Health Services 140 Burke Calhoun City Rd Calhoun City, 38916-9690 (662) 628-6611 Carthage Baptist Medical Center Leake PO Box 909 Carthage, 39051-0909 (601) 267-1100 15

Centreville Field Memorial Community Hospital PO Box 639 Centreville, 39631-0639 (601) 645-5221 Charleston Tallahatchie General Hospital PO Box 230 Charleston, 38921-0240 (662) 647-5535 Cleveland Bolivar Medical Center PO Box 1380 Cleveland, 38732-1380 (662) 846-0061 Collins Covington County Hospital PO Box 1149 Collins, 39428-1149 (601) 765-6711 Columbia Marion General Hospital PO Box 630 Columbia, 39429-0630 (601) 736-6303 Columbus Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle 2520 5 th St N Columbus, 39705-2008 (662) 244-1000 Corinth Magnolia Regional Health Ctr 611 Alcorn Dr Corinth, 38834-9368 (662) 293-1000 DeKalb John C. Stennis Memorial Hsp 14365 Hwy 16 W DeKalb, 39328 (769)486-1037 Eupora Webster Health Services 70 Medical Plaza Eupora, 39744 (662) 258-6221 Fayette Jefferson County Hospital PO Box 577 Fayette, 39069-0577 (601) 786-3401 Flowood Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare of MS 3531 Lakeland Dr Flowood, 39232-8839 (601) 936-2024 Forest Lackey Memorial Hospital PO Box 428 Forest, 39074-0428 (601) 469-4151 Greenville Delta Regional Medical Center PO Box 5247 Greenville, 38703-3246 (662) 378-2020 Greenwood AMG Specialty Hospital 1401 River Rd 2 nd FL Greenwood, 38930-4030 (662)459-7000 16

Greenwood Greenwood Leflore Hospital PO Box 1410 Greenwood, 38935-1410 (662) 459-7000 Grenada University of MS Medical Center - Grenda 960 Avent Dr Grenada, 38901-5230 (662) 227-7000 Gulfport Garden Park Medical Center PO Box 1240 Gulfport, 39502-1240 (228) 575-7000 Gulfport Select Specialty Hospital Gulfport 1520 Broad Ave Ste 300 Gulfport, 39501 (228) 575-7500 Gulfport Specialized Treatment Facility-Gulfport 14426 James Bond Rd Gulfport, 39503 (228)328-6000 Hattiesburg Forrest General Hospital PO Box 16389 Hattiesburg, 39404-6389 (601) 288-7000 Hattiesburg Wesley Medical Center PO Box 16509 Hattiesburg, 39404-6509 (601) 268-8000 Hazlehurst Hardy Wilson Memorial Hsp PO Box 889 Hazlehurst, 39083-0889 (601) 894-4541 Holly Springs Alliance Health Center PO Box 6000 Holly Springs, 38635 Houston Trace Regional Hospital PO Box 626 Houston, 38851-0626 (662) 456-3700 Indianola South Sunflower County Hsp 121 E Baker St Indianola, 38751-2450 (662) 887-5235 Iuka Tishomingo Health Services PO Box 860 Iuka, 38852-0860 (662) 423-6051 Jackson CARES Center, Inc. PO Box 1078 Jackson, 39215-1078 (601) 352-7784 Jackson Merit Health River Oaks PO Box 5100 Jackson, 39296-5100 (601) 932-1030 17

Jackson Methodist Hospital & Rehabilition Ctenter 1350 E Woodrow Wilson Ave Jackson, 39216-5112 (601) 981-2611 Jackson MS Baptist Medical Center, Inc. 1225 N State St Jackson, 39202-2002 (601) 968-1000 Jackson MS Hospital for Restorative Care PO Box 23695 Jackson, 39225-3695 (601) 973-1661 Jackson Regency Hospital Jackson 971 Lakeland Dr Ste 1054 Jackson, 39216 (601)364-6200 Jackson Select Specialty Hospital 5903 Ridgewood Rd Ste 100 Jackson, 39211 (601) 899-3800 Jackson St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital 969 Lakeland Dr Jackson, 39216-4606 (601) 200-2000 Jackson The University Hospitals & Clinics 2500 N State St Jackson, 39216-4500 (601) 984-4100 Kosciusko Montfort Jones Memorial Hospital PO Box 887 Kosciusko, 39090-0887 (662) 289-4311 Laurel South Central Regional Medical Center PO Box 607 Laurel, 39441-0607 (601) 426-4000 Leakesville Greene County Hospital 1017 Jackson Ave Leakesville, 39451 (601) 394-4135 Lexington The University Hospitals & Clinics Holmes County 239 Bowling Green Rd (662) 834-1321 Louisville Diamond Grove Center for Children & Adolescents PO Box 848 Louisville, 39339-0848 (662) 779-0119 Louisville Winston Medical Center PO Box 967 Louisville, 39339-0967 (662) 773-6211 18

Lucedale George County Hospital PO Box 607 Lucedale, 39452-0607 (601) 947-3161 Macon Noxubee General Hospital PO Box 480 Macon, 39341-0480 (662) 726-4231 Magee Boswell Regional Center P.O. Box 128 (601) 867-5000 Magee Magee General Hospital 300 3rd Ave SE Magee, 39111-3665 (601) 849-5070 Magnolia Beacham Memorial Hospital PO Box 351 Magnolia, 39652-0351 (601) 783-2351 Marks Quitman County Hospital & Nursing Home 340 Getwell St Marks, 38646-9785 (662) 326-8031 McComb Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center PO Box 1307 McComb, 39649-1307 (601) 249-5500 Meadville Franklin County Memorial Hospital PO Box 636 Meadville, 39653-0636 (601) 384-5801 Mendenhall Simpson General Hospital PO Box 457 Mendenhall, 39114-0457 (601) 847-2221 Meridian Alliance Health Center 5000 Highway 39 N (601) 483-6211 Meridian Anderson Regional Medical Center 2124 14th St Meridian, 39301-4040 (601) 553-6000 Meridian Anderson Regional Medical Center - South 1102 Constitution Meridian, 39302-1810 (601) 693-2511 Meridian East Mississippi State Hospital P.O. Box 4128 (601) 482-6186 Meridian Regency Hospital of Meridian 1102 Constitution Ave Meridian, 39301 (601)484-7900 19

Meridian Rush Foundation Hospital 1314 19th Ave Meridian, 39301-4116 (601) 483-0011 Meridian The Specialty Hospital of Meridian 1314 19th Ave Meridian, 39301-4116 (601) 703-9577 Monticello Lawrence Co Hospital PO Box 788 Monticello, 39654-0788 (601) 587-4051 Morton Scott Regional Hospital PO Box 259 Morton, 39117-0259 (601) 732-6301 Natchez Natchez Regional Medical Center PO Box 1488 Natchez, 39121-1488 (601) 443-2100 New Albany Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County 200 State Highway 30 W New Albany, 38652-3112 (662) 538-7631 Newton Central MS Residential Center P.O. Box 470 (601) 683-4200 Ocean Springs Ocean Springs Hospital 3109 Bienville Blvd Ocean Springs, 39564-4361 (228) 818-1111 Olive Branch Parkwood Behavioral Health System PO Box 766 Olive Branch, 38654-0766 (662) 895-4900 Oxford Baptist Memorial Hospital North Mississippi PO Box 946 Oxford, 38655-6002 (662) 232-8100 Pascagoula Singing River Hospital 2809 Denny Ave Pascagoula, 39581-5301 (228) 809-5000 Philadelphia Choctaw Health Center 210 Hospital Circle Philadelphia, 39350 (601)656-2211 Philadelphia Neshoba County General Hsp PO Box 648 Philadelphia, 39350-0648 (601) 663-1200 Picayune Highland Community Hospital PO Box 909 Picayune, 39466-0909 (601) 798-4711 20

Pontotoc North MS Medical Center-Pontotoc PO Box 790 Pontotoc, 38863-0790 (662) 489-5510 Poplarville Pearl River County Hospital & Nursing Home PO Box 392 Poplarville, 39470-0392 (601) 795-4543 Port Gibson Claiborne County Hospital PO Box 1004 Port Gibson, 39150-1004 (601) 437-5141 Prentiss Jeff Davis County Community Hospital PO Box 1288 Prentiss, 39474-1288 (601) 792-4276 Purvis South Mississippi State Hsp 823 Highway 589 (601) 794-0100 Quitman H.C. Watkins Memorial Hospital 605 S Archusa Ave Quitman, 39355-2331 (601) 776-6925 Richton Perry County General Hospital PO Box 1665 Richton, 39476-1665 (601) 788-6316 Ripley Tippah County Hospital PO Box 499 Ripley, 38663-0499 (662) 837-9221 Rolling Fork Sharkey-Issaquena Community Hospital PO Box 339 Rolling Fork, 39159-0339 (662) 873-4396 Ruleville North Sunflower County Hsp PO Box 369 Ruleville, 38771-0369 (662) 756-2711 Southaven Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto 7601 Southcrest Pkwy Southaven, 38671-4739 (662) 349-4000 Starkville OCH Regional Medical Ctr PO Box 1506 Starkville, 39760-1506 (662) 323-4320 Tupelo North MS Medical Ctr-Tupelo 830 S Gloster St Tupelo, 38801-4934 (662) 377-3000 Tupelo North Missisisppi State Hsp 1937 Briar Ridge Rd (662) 690-4200 21

Tylertown Walthall County General Hsp 100 Hospital Dr Tylertown, 39667-2022 (601) 876-2122 Union Laird Hospital 25117 Hwy 15 (601) 774-8214 Vicksburg Merit Health River Region PO Box 590 Vicksburg, 39181-0590 (601) 883-5001 Vicksburg Promise Hospital of Vicksburg 111 N. Frontage Rd., 2nd Floor (601) 619-3526 Water Valley Yalobusha General Hospital PO Box 728 Water Valley, 38965-0728 (662) 473-1411 Waynesboro Wayne General Hospital PO Box 1249 Waynesboro, 39367-1249 (601) 735-5151 West Point Clay County Medical Corp 835 Medical Center Dr West Point, 39773-9320 (662) 495-2300 Whitfield Mississippi State Hospital P.O. Box 127B (601) 664-6000 Winona Tyler Holmes Memorial Hsp 409 Tyler Holmes Dr Winona, 38967-1521 (662) 283-4114 Yazoo City Baptist Medial Center - Yazoo 823 Grand Ave Yazoo City, 39194-3233 (662) 746-2261 22

MISSISSIPPI NURSE OF THE FUTURE COMPETENCY MODEL The Mississippi Nurse of the Future Competency Model is the culmination of a collaborative effort of many nursing leaders in the state and one outcome of the Mississippi Council of Deans and Directors of Schools of Nursing (MCDDSN) Education Redesign Taskforce (ERTF) initiative. The 2011 adoption of this model demonstrates the MCDDSN s most recent implementation of a successful model that defines core competencies for entry-level nursing practice. The MCDDSN is committed to continuous quality improvement in nursing education, including preparing nurses of the future with competencies for effective nursing practice and leadership to advance health care. In 1997, Mississippi was one of the first states to develop and adopt a competency model. The desired outcomes of this model were to enhance the education and practice of Mississippi nurses, facilitate articulation across nursing education programs, and assist employers in understanding the differences in expected skill sets based on educational degrees. Competencies were identified according to roles of nurses with varying educational backgrounds encompassing LPN, ADN, BSN, and MSN preparation. In 2002, the Mississippi Competency Model was revised to include PhD competencies. Schools of nursing have used the Model as a basis for designing curricula and policies to improve the articulation among educational programs and upward mobility in nurses in Mississippi. The MCDDSN Strategic Plan for Education Redesign, developed in 2009 and updated annually, provides the framework and guidance for Mississippi s continued work to address the changing demographics and societal needs for nursing and healthcare in an increasingly complex healthcare environment. The Strategic Plan depicts nursing education priorities, resources needed, short-term and long-term outcomes. One track of work emanating from the 2010 strategic plan was the appointment of the Education Redesign Task Force (ERTF), charged with: 1. Updating the MS Competency Model with core competencies for the nurse of the future; 2. Reviewing best practice models for curriculum redesign; 3. Creating models for seamless academic progression across education levels, and; 4. Facilitating voluntary implementation of a state-wide curriculum model that integrates essential competencies for nursing practice. The ERTF brought together statewide stakeholders in nursing education and practice to review national recommendations and guidelines for nursing practice, national nursing education accreditation standards and other state competency models. The initial review by stakeholders spearheaded focus group sessions among practice partners to identify gaps between the 1997 competencies and core competencies for future nursing practice. The outcome of the critical analysis of existing documents and stakeholder meetings led to the 23

eventual adoption of the Nurse of the Future Nursing Core Competencies (Massachusetts Department of Higher Education Nursing Initiative, 2010) as the Mississippi Nursing Competency Model: Nurse of the Future Nursing Core Competencies, to replace the existing 2002 model. The MS Nursing Competency Model identifies the ten Nurse of the Future (NOF) Nursing Core Competencies and the knowledge, attitudes and skills associated with each. The competencies are designed to guide curriculum development and implementation in prelicensure nursing programs. The model provides the foundation for further development of depth and scope of the competencies for advanced nursing practice at the master s and doctoral levels. To download a copy of the Mississippi Nursing Competency Model: Nurse of the Future Nursing Core Competencies, go to http://www.iteachnursingms.org/ 24

SCHOLARSHIPS There are many ways to finance nursing education on the federal, state, and college levels. A brief listing of name and/or scholarships, grants, and loans is given below. Specific scholarship information on funding nursing education in Mississippi may be obtained by contacting the Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid Office at the Institutions of Higher Learning, the Mississippi Hospital Association, and/or the colleges or universities listed in this brochure. Some web sites that may be helpful are: Rise Up! Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid online - http://riseupms.com/state-aid FinAid! The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid www.finaid.org fastweb.com www.fastweb.com Fastaid www.fastaid.com Peterson.com:The College Channel http://www.petersons.com/college-search/scholarship-search.aspx National/Federal Level Federal financial aid programs include: Pell Grants, Stafford Loans, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants, Perkins Loans, PLUS loans for parents, Nursing Student Loans, Students form Disadvantaged Background, Loan Repayment in Shortage Areas, SUPEN. To apply for federal aid, students must complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Visit https://fafsa.ed.gov/ for more information. In addition to these federal programs, the United States Armed Forces and the Veterans Administration have scholarships providing up to full tuition and expenses for nursing education. Contact the nurse recruiter in the various branches for more specific information. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing sponsors the Nursing Education Assured Access Program which helps students finance a BSN or higher degree in nursing and provides information on other financial aid opportunities. For more information write: Nursing Education Assured Access Program, P.O. Box 407, Beltsville, MD 20705 or visit www.aacn.nche.edu/education/financialaid.htm. The National Black Nurses Association also offers scholarships. Visit www.ngna.org for more information. 25

State The state Nursing Education Loan/Scholarship Program includes awards for students pursuing RN to BSN, BSN, MSN, RN to MSN, PhD, or DNP degrees. There is also the Nursing Teacher Stipend Program (NTSP) for students planning to teach in an accredited school of nursing in Mississippi. Information about loan/scholarship programs from the IHL may be obtained online at sfa@mississippi.edu or by calling 601-432-6997 or 1-800- 327-2980 (toll free in Mississippi). Nursing Education Scholarships for BSN Education may also be available from Mississippi Hospitals and Agencies (See Table V for the listing of agencies that may provide nursing scholarships) for the Mississippi Nurses Association (RNs only). Information about other loan/scholarship programs may be obtained from listed agencies. College/University Level Each college or university has various sources of scholarships and loans to fund nursing education including private agencies, endowments, and work-study. For more information, contact the financial aid office or school of nursing of your choice. 26

STATE ACCREDITED MISSISSIPPI SCHOOLS OF NURSING ~ 2014 1. Alcorn State University, Natchez 2. Belhaven University, Jackson 3. Coahoma Community College, Clarksdale 4. Copiah-Lincoln Community College, Wesson 5. Delta State University, Cleveland 6. East Central Community College, Decatur 7. East Mississippi Community College, Mayhew 8. Hinds Community College, Jackson, Pearl, Vicksburg 9. Holmes Community College, Grenada, Ridgeland 10. Itawamba Community College, Tupelo 11. Jones County Junior College, Ellisville 12. Meridian Community College, Meridian 13. Mississippi College, Clinton 14. Mississippi Delta Community College, Moorhead 15. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Gulfport, Gautier, Perkinston 16. Mississippi University for Women, Columbus, Tupelo 17. Northeast Mississippi Community College, Booneville 18. Northwest Mississippi Community College, Senatobia 19. Pearl River Community College, Poplarville 20. Southwest Mississippi Community College, Summit 21. University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Oxford 22. University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Gulfport, Meridian 23. William Carey College, Hattiesburg, Biloxi All Nursing Education Programs must be accredited by a national nursing education accrediting body approved by the United States Department of Education. National accreditation ensures the quality and integrity of associate, baccalaureate, graduate and doctoral degree nursing programs and holds nursing programs accountable to the educational community, the nursing profession and the public. The accrediting bodies for professional nursing education are the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). 27

Colleges and Universities BACCALAUREATE AND HIGHER DEGREE Nursing Programs 28

ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY Administrator: Dr. Yolanda M. Powell-Young Dean, Cora S. Balmat School of Nursing Types of Programs: Graduate Nursing Program Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Nurse Educator (NE), Geriatric Nurse Practitioner through MECSAPN, Family Psychiatric Mental Health through MECSAPN Baccalaureate Nursing Program Generic Option RN to BSN Option Associate Degree Nursing Program Generic Option Licensed Practical Nurse Fast Track Option) Campus Site: Web Address: 15 Campus Drive Natchez, MS 39120 Telephone: 601-304-4322; Fax: 601-304-4398 E-Mail: Debbie@alcorn.edu www.alcorn.edu/nursing/ BACCALAUREATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM Generic Program Option: RN to BSN Program Option: 5 semesters (upper division) 3 semesters (55 hours pre-requisites, 30 credit RN hours, 39 hours upper division) Credits Required for Graduation: Bachelor of Science in Nursing: 124 (69 upper division hours) RN to BSN: 124 (55 pre-requisites, 30 hours RN credit & 39 hours nursing) Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) This information is current as of September 2014 but is subject to change. 29

ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY (CONT D) ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM Generic Program Option: 5 semesters (11hours pre-requisites in first semester) LPN Fast Track Program Option: 3 semesters (NACA-1 Examination for NU121 Fundamentals of Nursing Course for score of 75% or greater) Credits Required for Graduation: Generic Program Option: 70 LPN Fast Track: 70 Degree Awarded: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF BACCALAUREATE AND ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAMS EXPENSES FOR NURSING STUDENTS - 2013-14 ITEMS NEEDED COST ESTIMATE Bandage Scissors...$9.00 Shoes (varies with choice)...$45.99# Littman Stethoscope (Dualhead)...$69.99# Sweater - White (optional)...$30.00 Watch with Sweep Second Hand...$23.00 Penlight...$5.00# MALE UNIFORM Shirt and Trousers...$70.00-74.00# Name Tag...$6.00# Lab Coat...$26.00-29.00# Scrubs Purple...$37.00 43.00# FEMALE UNIFORM Pant Suit...$72.00-76.00# Name Tag...$6.00# Lab Coat...$25.00-28.00# Scrubs Purple...$40.00 47.00# This information is current as of September 2014 but is subject to change. 30

ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY (CONT D) OTHER FEES Tuition and Fees (In-State Commuting)...$3,048.00+ Tuition and Fees (Out-of-State Commuting)...$7,548.00+ Professional Liability Insurance...$15.50* TEXTBOOKS/MISCELLANEOUS First and Second Semester...$1,000.00 Miscellaneous Out-of-Town Clinical Experiences Cost...$300.00 Testing Fees...$200.00+ Criminal Background Checks...$75.00 Laboratory Supplies...$150.00 Parking Decal...$45.00 PROJECTED EXPENSES FOR 2ND YEAR NURSING STUDENTS - 2014-15 Tuition and Fees (In-State Commuting)...$3,048.00 Tuition and Fees (Out-of-State Commuting)...$7,548.00 MASN...$35.00 Professional Liability Insurance...$15.50 (every fall or returning students) TEXTBOOKS/MISCELLANEOUS Testing Fees...$300.00+ NCLEX-RN Review...$300.00 Parking Decal...$45.00 *TO BE PAID IN ADDITION TO TUITION ON REGISTRATION DAY EACH FALL SEMESTER. #ITEMS CAN ALL BE PURCHASED FROM THE UNIFORM COMPANY. PARKING DECALS ARE REQUIRED. MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Graduate Nursing Program Family Nurse Practitioner Program Option: Nurse Educator Program Option: Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Program Option: 2 years Family Psych/Mental Health Program Option: 2 years 31 2 years 1.5 years (Post-Master s 2 semesters) This information is current as of September 2014 but is subject to change.

ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY (CONT D) Credits Required for Graduation: Family Nurse Practitioner: Nurse Educator: Geriatric Nurse Practitioner: Family Psychiatric Mental Health: 43 hours 35 hours 43 hours 47 hours Degree/Certification Awarded: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Post Master s Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate Post Master s Nurse Educator Certificate Post Master s Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Certificate Post Master s Family Psych/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF GRADUATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAMS PROJECTED EXPENSES FOR NURSING STUDENTS - 2013-14 PROJECTED EXPENSES 1ST SEMESTER - 2014-15 Tuition and Fees (In-State Commuting)...$3,051 Tuition and Fees (Out-of-State Commuting)...$7,548 Medical Equipment...$600-1000 (NP) PROJECTED EXPENSES 2nd SEMESTER - 2014-15 Tuition and Fees (In-State Commuting)...$3,051 Tuition and Fees (Out-of-State Commuting)...$7,548 PROJECTED EXPENSES LAST TWO SEMESTERS - 2014-15 Tuition and Fees (In-State Commuting)...$3,051.00 Tuition and Fees (Out-of-State Commuting)...$7,548.00 Diagnostic Practice Testing...$150.00 Certification Review Course...$289.00 Thesis...$600.00 Textbooks/Malpractice Insurance/Miscellaneous...$1,500.00 This information is current as of September 2014 but is subject to change. 32

BELHAVEN UNIVERSITY Administrator: Name of Program: Dr. Barbara H. Johnson Dean, School of Nursing bjohnson@belhaven.edu Baccalaureate Nursing Program Campus site: 1500 Peachtree Street, Campus Box 313 Jackson, MS 39202 (601) 968-8935 Nursing@belhaven.edu Web Address: www.belhaven.edu/nursing BACCALAUREATE NURSING PROGRAM (Non-RN) 4 years (Non-RN) Credits Required for Graduation: 124 semester credit hours Degree/Certification Awarded: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Costs: Tuition/semester Resident $10,390 Non-resident Room & Board $3,850 Program Fees Criminal Background Check $75 (2 years) Malpractice Liability Insurance $30/year Drug Screen $35 Textbook Fees $1,200 (approximate) Nursing School Pin $50-$250 (variable) Graduation and Licensing $250 Equipment/Supplies Technology Fee $190/semester Lab Fees $125/semester Uniforms $300 (approximate) Stethoscope, sphygmomanometer, bandage scissors, penlight (included in lab fees) Watch with second hand Travel Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. This information is current as of September 2014 but is subject to change. 33

DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY Administrators: Name of Program: Campus site: Type of Programs: Dr. Lizabeth Carlson, DNS, RN, Dean lcarlson@deltastate.edu Dr. Vicki Bingham, PhD, RN, Chair of Academic Programs vbingham@deltastate.edu Robert E. Smith School of Nursing 1003 West Sunflower Road P.O. Box 3343 Cleveland, MS 38733 Telephone: 662-846-4255; Fax: 662-846-4271 E-Mail: nursing@deltastate.edu Web Address: nursing.deltastate.edu Baccalaureate Nursing Program RN-BSN Completion Program Master of Science in Nursing Program (Administrator, Educator & Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, Family Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) Post-Master s Certificate for MSN Administrator, Educator & Practitioner - Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, Family Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Doctor of Nursing Practice [Family Nurse Practitioner] (RN to DNP, BSN to DNP, Post MSN to DNP [non-fnp & FNP]) BACCALAUREATE NURSING PROGRAM 4 1/2 years (9 academic semesters) Credits Required for Graduation: 124 semester hours* Degree Awarded: Tuition/semester Resident Non-resident Room & Board Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) $3,006/semester $3,006/semester $3,006/semester (average/varies depending on dorm, room type, and meal plan selected) This information is current as of September 2014 but is subject to change. 34

DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY (CONT D) College/University Fees Program Fees $3,675 total program Textbook Fees $2,400 total program Board /Certification Fees $300 Equipment/Supplies $1,875 total program Travel Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. *Web-enhanced courses Students must have access to computer and internet Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. RN-BSN COMPLETION PROGRAM Credits Required for Graduation: Degree Awarded: One year (2 semesters) validation credit is awarded to students following successful completion of NUR 358-Transition, NUR 311- Comprehensive Health Assessment, and NUR 331- Comprehensive Health Assessment Practicum 124 semester hours* Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Tuition/semester Resident $3,006/semester Non-resident $3,006/semester Room & Board $0 College/University Fees Program Fees $225 total program Textbook Fees $800 total program Board /Certification Fees None Equipment/Supplies $165 total program Travel Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. *Online courses Students must have access to computer and internet Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. This information is current as of September 2014 but is subject to change. 35

DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY (CONT D) GRADUATE (MASTER) NURSING PROGRAM Credits Required for Graduation: Two years (4 semesters) 42-48 semester hours* (Depends on role option) Credits Required for Certification: 11-39 semester hours* (Depends on role option) Degree/Certification Awarded: Certificate Awarded: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Role Options: Nurse Administrator Nurse Educator Family Nurse Practitioner Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Family) Post-Master s Certificate Role Options: Nurse Administrator Nurse Educator Family Nurse Practitioner Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Family) Tuition/semester Resident $3,006/semester (full-time student, 9-13 hrs) Non-resident $3,006/semester (full-time student, 9-13 hrs) Room & Board $0 College/University Fees Program Fees $645 - $1,475 total program* Depends on role option Textbook Fees $2,100 total MSN program Board /Certification Fees $0 - $395*Depends on role option Equipment/Supplies $225 - $1,800 total program*depends on role Option Travel Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. *Online courses Students must have access to computer and internet Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. This information is current as of September 2014 but is subject to change. 36

DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY (CONT D) GRADUATE (DOCTORATE) NURSING PROGRAM Credits Required for Graduation: Degree/Certification Awarded: One-Four years (3-8 semesters)*depends on program of study 31-89 semester hours*depends on program of study Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Role Option: Family Nurse Practitioner Tuition/semester Resident $3,006/semester (full-time student, 9-13 hrs) Non-resident $3,006/semester (full-time student, 9-13 hrs) Room & Board $0 College/University Fees Program Fees $360 - $1,900 total program*depends on program of study Textbook Fees $1,200 - $2,100 total program*depends on program of study Board /Certification Fees $0 -$395 total program*depends on program of study Equipment/Supplies $75 - $1,925 total program*depends on program of study Travel Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. *Online courses Students must have access to computer and internet Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. This information is current as of September 2014 but is subject to change. 37

MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE Administrators: Name of Program: Mary Jean Padgett, Ph.D., Dean and Professor, School of Nursing Padgett@mc.edu Mississippi College School of Nursing Campus site: 200 South Capitol Street (Box 4037) Clinton, MS 39056 Telephone: 601-925-3278 Fax: 601-925-3379 E-mail: nursing@mc.edu Web Address: https://www.mc.edu/academics/nursing/ Type of Program: Baccalaureate BACCALAUREATE NURSING PROGRAM 4 years Credits Required for Graduation: 131 Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Tuition/semester Resident $7,060 Non-resident same Room & Board $4,050 College/University Fees $339 Program Fees Health Screening $150 annually Malpractice Insurance $25 annually Professional fees $34 annually Pre-Entrance Exam $90 per testing time (2 X maximum allowed) Uniforms $370 one time fee Textbook Fees $3,000 entire program (approximate) Computer $1,500 personal computer purchased prior to admission Board Fees $375 for State of Mississippi Clinical Course Fees $65 per semester hour of clinical instruction Travel Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. This information is current as of September 2014 but is subject to change. 38

MISSISSIPPI UNVERSITY FOR WOMEN Administrator: Name of Program: Sheila Adams, PhD, Dean, svadams@muw.edu Tammie McCoy, PhD, Dept. Chair, tmmccoy@muw.ed Mary Jo Kirkpatrick, MSN, Department Chair, mjkirkpatrick@muw.edu Johnnie Sue Wijewardane, Dept. Chair, jswijewardane@muw.edu College of Nursing and Speech Language Pathology Campus site: 1100 College Street MUW 910 Columbus, MS 39701 Telephone: 662-329-7300 Fax: 662-329-8558 E-mail: mjkirkpatrick@muw.edu Web Address: http://web3.muw.edu/nslp Type of Program(s): Graduate Nursing Program (MSN: FNP or PNP) Master of Science in Nursing Generic Baccalaureate Nursing Program RN/BSN Advanced Placement Option (Total and Partial Distance Learning Options Available) Generic Associate Degree Program Advanced Placement Option for LPNs BACCALUREATE NURSING PROGRAM Approximately 9 semesters Credits Required for Graduation: 128 credit hours Degree/Certification Awarded: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Tuition/semester Resident $2,820/semester Non-resident $4,860/semester Room & Board $3091.50 - $4606/semester College/University Fees varies Program Fees Approx $2,500/program Textbook Fees Approx $2,300/program Board /Certification Fees Approx $300/program Equipment/Supplies $500/program Travel varies Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. This information is current as of September 2014 but is subject to change. 39

MISSISSIPPI UNVERSITY FOR WOMEN (CONT D) ADVANCED PLACEMENT OPTION FOR RNs Credits Required for Graduation: 128 Degree/Certification Awarded: Three Semesters (fall, spring, summer) Bachelor of Science in Nursing Tuition/semester Resident: $2,820 per semester (12-19 credit hours) Non-resident: No out-of-state tuition fees! Room & Board: Not Applicable College/University Fees: No distance learning fees! Program Fees: Approximately $170 per year (varies) Textbook Fees: Approximately $600 for the entire program Board /Certification Fees: Not Applicable Equipment/Supplies: Approximately 50 per year (varies) Travel: Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM Credits Required for Graduation: Degree/Certification Awarded: Approximately 5 semesters 71 credit hours Associate of Science in Nursing Tuition/semester Resident: $2,820/semester Non-resident: $4,860/ semester Room & Board: $3,091.50 - $4606/semester College/University Fees: Varies Program Fees: Approximately $1,600/program Textbook Fees: Approximately $1,900/program Board /Certification Fees: Approximately $350/program Equipment/Supplies: Approximately $400/program Travel: Varies (Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary.) This information is current as of September 2014 but is subject to change. 40

MISSISSIPPI UNVERSITY FOR WOMEN (CONT D) ADVANCED PLACEMENT OPTION FOR LPNs Approximately 5 semesters Credits Required for Graduation: 71 credit hours Degree/Certification Awarded: Tuition/semester Resident: Non-resident: Room & Board: College/University Fees: Program Fees: Textbook Fees: Board /Certification Fees: Equipment/Supplies: Travel: GRADUATE NURSING PROGRAM MSN Associate of Science in Nursing $2,820/semester $4,860/ semester $3091.50 - $4606/semester Varies Approximately $1,600/program Approximately $1,900/program Approximately $350/program Approximately $400/program Varies (Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary.) Family Nurse Practitioner: 4 semesters including Advanced Pathophysiology and undergraduate statistics prerequisite courses, 3 semesters without prerequisites (includes Post Master s) Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner: 6 semesters including Advanced Pathophysiology and undergraduate statistics prerequisite courses, 5 semesters without prerequisites (3 semesters for Post Master s nurse practitioners, 5 semesters reduced course loads in some instances for Post Master s RNs). Family Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner: 7 semesters including Advanced Pathophysiology and undergraduate statistics prerequisite courses, 6 semesters without prerequisites (3 semesters for Post Master s nurse practitioners, 6 semesters reduced course loads in some instances for Post Master s RNs). DNP 5 semesters including graduate level inferential statistics prerequisite, 4 semesters without prerequisite, 6 semesters without prerequisite if taken part-time. Credits Required for Graduation: MSN-FNP generic 39 credit hours after prerequisites Post-Master s RN 30 credit hours after prerequisites 41

MISSISSIPPI UNVERSITY FOR WOMEN (CONT D) Post-Master s NP 21 credit hours after prerequisites MSN-AGNP generic 45 credit hours after prerequisites Post-Master s RN 30 credit hours Post-Master s NP 21 credit hours MSN-PMHNP generic 45 credit hours after prerequisities Post-Master s RN 30 credit hours Post-Master s NP 21 credit hours DNP-Post Master s 38-44 depends on number of clinical hours in NP program; BSN- DNP 78 credits. Degree/Certification Awarded: Tuition/semester Resident $2,820 Non-resident $4,860 Room & Board College/University Fees MSN may sit for FNP, AGNP or PMHNP certifications DNP most graduate students do not live the dorm $25 application fee per year/100 commuter fee per semester Program Fees $150 technology fee, $20 malpractice fee, $75 for student tracking (annual fee) in addition to cost of health insurance, immunizations, criminal background check, physical, automobile insurance, etc. Textbook Fees Board /Certification Fees Equipment/Supplies Travel $2,500 (annual) $1,200 for review course, licensure, and certification exam one time fees, approximate (Primarily MSN) $1,500 approximate/one-time fee (Primarily MSN) Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage and cost will vary. Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. This information is current as of September 2014 but is subject to change. 42

UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER Administrators: Campus Site: Type of Programs: Dr. Kim Hoover, Dean and Professor, khoover@umc.edu Dr. Sharon Lobert, Associate Dean for Research, Practice and Evaluation slobert@umc.edu Dr. Marcia Rachel, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs mrachel@umc.edu Dr. Janet Y. Harris, Associate Dean for Practice and Community Engagement jyharris@umc.edu 2500 North State Street Jackson, MS 39216-4505 Telephone: (601) 984-6200 Fax: (601) 815-5957 Web Address: www.umc.edu Baccalaureate Nursing Program Early Entry BSN Option Traditional - Jackson Accelerated Second Degree Jackson and Oxford RN-BSN Program RN-BSN Dual Enrollment Option RN-MSN Program Early Entry RN-MSN Option Master of Science in Nursing Program Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Family Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Nurse Educator Nursing and Health Care Administrator Postmaster s Certificate for MSNs (Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator, Nursing and Health Care Administration) Doctor of Nursing Practice Post Baccalaureate Post Master s Doctor of Philosophy Post Baccalaureate Post Master s This information is current as of September 2014 but is subject to change. 43

UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER (CONT D) BACCALAUREATE NURSING PROGRAM Traditional BSN Program Credits Required for Graduation: Degree Awarded: 2 years (4 academic semesters plus one summer semester) 62 semester credit hours of nursing 124 semester credit hours total Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Tuition/semester Resident $3,498/semester or $291.50/semester hour Non-resident an additional $6,024/semester or $502/semester hour College/University Fees Program Fees $650 (standardized testing fees, malpractice ins.) Textbook Fees $1,000/year (approx.) Board/Certification Fees $200 Equipment/Supplies $2,000 (uniforms, computer, clinical/lab supplies, misc.) Travel Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. ACCLERATED SECOND DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM Credits Required for Graduation: Degree Awarded: Tuition/semester Resident Non-resident College/University Fees Program Fees 3 semesters, 12-month continuous enrollment 48 semester credit hours of nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) $3,498/semester or $291.50/semester hour an additional $6,024/semester or $502/semester hour $650 (standardized testing fees, malpractice ins.) This information is current as of September 2014 but is subject to change. 44

UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER (CONT D) Textbook Fees $1,500 (approx.) Board/Certification Fees $200 Equipment/Supplies $2,000 (uniforms, computer, clinical/lab supplies, misc.) Travel Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. RN-BSN PROGRAM (Online) Credits Required for Graduation: Degree Awarded: Tuition/semester Resident Non-resident College/University Fees Program Fees Textbook Fees Equipment/Supplies Travel One year (3 semesters) 30 semester credit hours 126 semester credit hours total* Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) $3,498/semester or $291.50/semester hour an additional $6,024/semester or $502/semester hour Verification of malpractice Insurance required $1,000 (approx.) $1,500 (computer/printer) Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. *Validation credit of 34 hours for previously completed A.D.N. course work is awarded to students following successful completion of N421. RN-BSN Dual Enrollment Option (Online) 1-2 academic semesters following completion of ADN program Credits Required for Graduation: 30 semester credit hours * Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) This information is current as of September 2014 but is subject to change. 45

UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER (CONT D) Tuition/semester Resident Non-resident College/University Fees Program Fees Textbook Fees Equipment/Supplies Travel $3,498/semester or $291.50/semester hour an additional $6,024/semester or $502/semester hour Verification of malpractice Insurance required $1,000 (approx.) $1,500 (computer/printer) Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. *Validation credit of 34 hours for previously completed A.D.N. course work is awarded to students following successful completion of N421. RN-MSN PROGRAM (ONLINE/HYBRID) All requirements for degree must be complete within a six-year time span. Credits Required for Graduation: Degree Awarded: 54-66 semester credit hours of MSN coursework depending on MSN track selected. See MSN Program for track selections. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Tuition/semester Resident $3,498/semester or $388.66/semester hour Non-resident an additional $6,024/semester or $69.33/semester hour College/University Fees Program Fees Verification of malpractice insurance required Textbook Fees $2,000 (approx.) Board /Certification Fees $300 (approx.) Equipment/Supplies $1,500 (computer/printer) Travel Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. This information is current as of September 2014 but is subject to change. 46

UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER (CONT D) MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING PROGRAM (Online/Hybrid) Credits Required for Graduation: Degree Awarded: Tracks Offered: Tuition/semester Resident Non-resident College/University Fees Program Fees Textbook Fees Board /Certification Fees Equipment/Supplies Travel All requirements for degree must be complete within a six-year time span. 54-66 semester credit hours for the selected master s track Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) POSTMASTER S CERTIFICATE FOR MSNs Credits Required for Graduation: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Family Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Nurse Educator Nursing and Health Care Administrator $3,498/semester or $388.66/semester hour an additional $6,024/semester or $69.33/semester hour Verification of malpractice insurance required $1,000 (approx..) $300 (approx.) $1,500 (computer/printer) Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. All requirements for degree must be complete within a six-year time span. credits required individualized based on previous coursework Certificate Awarded: Certificate in the selected track completed This information is current as of September 2014 but is subject to change. 47

UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER (CONT D) Tracks Offered: Tuition/semester Resident Non-resident College/University Fees Program Fees Textbook Fees Board /Certification Fees Equipment/Supplies Travel Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Family Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Nurse Educator Nursing and Health Care Administrator DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE $3,498/semester or $388.66/semester hour an additional $6,024/semester or $69.33/semester hour Verification of malpractice insurance required $1,000 (approx..) $300 (approx.) $1,500 (computer/printer) Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. Post Baccalaureate DNP Program 2-4 years based on selected track Credits Required for Graduation: 70-81 semester credit hours for the selected track Degree Awarded: Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Tracks Offered: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Family Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Nursing and Health Care Administrator Tuition/semester Resident $3,498/semester or $388.66/semester hour Non-resident an additional $6,024/semester or $69.33/semester hour This information is current as of September 2014 but is subject to change. 48

UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER (CONT D) College/University Fees Program Fees Textbook Fees Board /Certification Fees Equipment/Supplies Travel POST MASTER S DNP PROGRAM Credits Required for Graduation: Degree Awarded: Tuition/semester Resident Non-resident College/University Fees Program Fees Textbook Fees Board /Certification Fees Equipment/Supplies Travel Verification of malpractice insurance required $1,500 (approx.) $300 (approx.) $1,500/year approx. based on track selected Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. 2 years 42 semester credit hours for the selected track Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN NURSING Post Baccalaureate Ph.D. $3,498/semester or $388.66/semester hour an additional $6,024/semester or $69.33/semester hour Verification of malpractice insurance required $1,000 (approx.) $500/year (approx.) Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. All requirements for degree must be complete within a seven-year time span. Credits Required for Graduation: Plan of study is individually arranged 71 semester credit hours This information is current as of September 2014 but is subject to change. 49

UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER (CONT D) Degree Awarded: Tuition/semester Resident Non-resident College/University Fees Program Fees Textbook Fees Board /Certification Fees Equipment/Supplies Travel POSTMASTER S PH.D. Credits Required for Graduation: Degree Awarded: Tuition/semester Resident Non-resident College/University Fees Program Fees Textbook Fees Board /Certification Fees Equipment/Supplies Travel Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Two research tracks: Human Experiences in Health Care Biological/Physiological $3,498/semester or $388.66/semester hour an additional $6,024/semester or $69.33/semester hour Verification of malpractice insurance required $1,800 (approx.) $1,500 (approx.) Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. All requirements for degree must be complete within a seven-year time span. Plan of study is individually arranged 50 semester credit hours Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Two research tracks: Human Experiences in Health Care Biological/Physiological $3,498/semester or $388.66/semester hour an additional $6,024/semester or $69.33/semester hour Verification of malpractice insurance required $1,800 (approx.) $1,500 (approx.) Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. This information is current as of September 2014 but is subject to change. 50

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI Administrators: Dr. Katherine Nugent, Dean of College of Nursing Katherine.Nugent@usm.edu Dr. Anita Boykins, Associate Dean Anita.Boykins@usm.edu Dr. Sandra Bishop, Associate Dean Sandra.Bishop@usm.edu Dr. Susan Hart, Chair of Collaborative Nursing Care Susan.Hart@usm.edu Dr. Rowena Elliott, Interim Chair of Advanced Nursing Practice Rowena.Elliott@usm.edu Dr. Bonnie Harbaugh, Chair of Systems Leadership and Health Outcomes Bonnie.Harbaugh@usm.edu Campus site(s) / Physical Address: USM, College of Nursing, Hattiesburg Campus 118 College Drive, P.O. Box 5095, Hattiesburg, MS, 39406 Contact information: Student Services Telephone: 601-266-5454 Fax: 601-266-5711 E-mail: nursing@usm.edu USM, College of Nursing, Gulf Coast Campus 730 East Beach Blvd, Long Beach, MS, 39560 Contact Information: Student Services Telephone: 228-865-4555 Fax: 228-214-3345 E-mail: nursing@usm.edu Web Address: www.usm.edu/nursing Types of Program(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) RN to BSN, Concurrent Academic Progression in Nursing Pathway (CAPINP) Master s in Nursing: RN-MSN, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGNP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA): BSN-DNP Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD): Post Masters, BSN-PhD This information is current as of September 2014 but is subject to change. 51

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI (CONT D) BACCALAUREATE NURSING PROGRAM Credits Required for Graduation: 128 semester hours Degree/Certification Awarded: BSN = 2 years RN-BSN=1 year CAPINP= depends upon the number of courses taken prior to graduation with the associate degree in nursing (may have only one semester of coursework remaining to earn the BSN degree) B.S.N. Tuition/semester: Resident $3,372 Non-resident $4,140 Room & Board $1,622-$3,000 College/University Fees: $500 Program Fees: $30-100 per course Textbook Fees $3,000 Board /Certification Fees $300 Equipment/Supplies $300 Travel Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. GRADUATE Type of Programs: GRADUATE - Department of Advanced Practice Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA): BSN-DNP 2-3 years Credits Required for Graduation: RN-MSN: 17 semester hours undergraduate, 44-47 semester hours graduate MSN: 44-47 semester hours BSN-DNP: 117 semester hours This information is current as of September 2014 but is subject to change. 52

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI (CONT D) Degree/Certification Awarded: Tuition/semester: Resident Non-resident Room & Board College/University Fees: $500 Program Fees: Textbook Fees $2500 Board /Certification Fees $450 Equipment/Supplies $300 Travel Type of Programs: Credits Required for Graduation: DNP: PhD: BSN-PhD: M.S.N., D.N.P. $3,372/semester (CRNA cost in state $7,000/semester) $4,140/semester (CRNA cost out of state $9,000/semester) N/A Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. GRADUATE - Department of Systems Leadership and Health Outcomes Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Post Master s Degree: 2 to 2-1/2 years 42-45 semester hours 42-48 semester hours 60 semester hours Degree/Certification Awarded: P.h.D., D.N.P. Tuition/semester: Resident $3,372 Non-resident $4,140 Room & Board N/A College/University Fees: $500 Program Fees: Textbook Fees $2,500 Board /Certification Fees $450 Equipment/Supplies $300 Travel Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. This information is current as of September 2014 but is subject to change. 53

WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY Administrators: Dr. Janet Williams, RN, PhD, MBA, Dean of College of Nursing jwilliams@wmcarey.edu Dr. Karen Sicard, RN, PhD, Associate Dean of Nursing - Hattiesburg ksicard@wmcarey.edu Dr. Bobbie Loveless, DNP, RN, CNE, Associate Dean of Nursing - Tradition bloveless@wmcarey.edu Campus site(s) / Physical Address: William Carey University, College of Nursing, Hattiesburg Campus 498 Tuscan Ave, Box 8, Hattiesburg, MS, 39401 Telephone: 601-318-6051 Fax: 601-318-5454 Web Address: http://www.wmcarey.edu/schools/school-nursing William Carey University, College of Nursing, Traditions Campus 19640 Highway 67, Biloxi, MS 39532 Telephone: 228-702-1825 Fax: 228-702-1987 Types of Program(s): RN-BSN Completion Program Prelicensure BSN Program Prelicensure BSN Night/Saturday Program Master of Science in Nursing Master of Science in Nursing and Master of Business Administration (Dual Degree) Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing BACCALAUREATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAMS RN-BSN COMPLETION PROGRAM Credits Required for Graduation: Degree/Certification Awarded: 12 Months nursing courses Time varies with number of prerequisites 120 (30 RN-BSN Credit Hours) Bachelor of Science in Nursing This information is current as of September 2014 but is subject to change. 54

WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY (CONT D) Tuition/semester: Resident Non-resident Room & Board $315 per credit hour or $3,150/trimester Same Same N/A Tradition and New Orleans Hattiesburg 55 Varies from $500 - $1,600/trimester depending on Hall and private/nonprivate $380-$950 Meal Plan College/University Fees: Admission application fee $40 General Fees $200 Graduation Fees $50 Program Fees: Nursing Lab fees (trimester) $30-$80 Liability Insurance $15 Textbook Fees: Varies by course $30-$270 Board /Certification Fees: Equipment/Supplies: Travel: N/A Same as program fees Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. PRELICENSURE BSN PROGRAM Credits Required for Graduation: 120 Degree/Certification Awarded: Tuition/semester: Resident Non-resident Room & Board 24 months prerequisites 18 months nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing $315 per credit hour or $2,835/trimester Same Same N/A Tradition and Slidell Hattiesburg Varies from $500 - $1,600/trimester depending on Hall and private/nonprivate $380-$950 Meal Plan College/University Fees: Admission application fee $40 General Fees $200 Graduation Fees $50 Late Fee $100 This information is current as of September 2014 but is subject to change.

WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY (CONT D) Program Fees: Nursing Lab fees (trimester) $30-$80 ATI Internet Fee (program) $435 Liability Insurance (yearly) $15 Background checks (program) $50 Board of Nursing Fingerprints (program) $65 Prep-u fee (program) $89 Textbook Fees: Varies by course $30-$270 Board /Certification Fees: Application Fee for NCLEX $100 Criminal Background Fee $75 NCLEX Testing Fee $200 Equipment/Supplies: Uniforms/shoes/patches/name tags/ Nursing equipment (program) $200-$500 Travel: Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. PRELICENSURE BSN NIGHT/SATURDAY PROGRAM Credits Required for Graduation: 120 Degree/Certification Awarded: Tuition/semester: Resident Non-resident Room & Board 24 months prerequisites 24 months nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing $315 per credit hour or $2,835/trimester Same Same N/A Tradition and New Orleans Hattiesburg Varies from $500 - $1,600/trimester depending on Hall and private/non-private $380-$950 Meal Plan College/University Fees: Admission application fee $40 General Fees $200 Graduation Fees $50 Late Fee $100 Program Fees: Nursing Lab fees $30-$80 ATI Internet Fee $435 Liability Insurance $15 Background checks $50 Drug Testing $75 Prep-u fee (program) $89 This information is current as of September 2014 but is subject to change. 56

WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY (CONT D) Textbook Fees: Varies by course $30-$270 Board /Certification Fees: Application Fee for NCLEX $100 Criminal Background Fee $75 NCLEX Testing Fee $200 Board of Nursing Fingerprints $65 Equipment/Supplies: Uniforms/shoes/patches/name tags/ Nursing equipment (program) $200-$500 Travel: Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. GRADUATE (MASTER) NURSING PROGRAM Credits Required for Graduation: 41 Degree/Certification Awarded: Tuition/semester: Resident Non-resident Room & Board 12, 15, or 24 months option Master of Science in Nursing $340/credit hour or $3,060/trimester full time Same Same N/A Tradition and Slidell Hattiesburg Varies from $500 - $1,600/trimester depending on Hall and private/non-private $380-$950 Meal Plan College/University Fees: Admission application fee $40 General Fees $200 Graduation Fees $50 Program Fees: Nursing Application Fee (program) $30 Nursing Lab Fees (trimester) $30-$80 Liability Insurance (yearly) $15 Textbook Fees: Varies by course $30-$270 Board /Certification Fees: Equipment/Supplies: Travel: N/A Same as program fees Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. This information is current as of September 2014 but is subject to change. 57

WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY (CONT D) Credits Required for Graduation: 53 Degree/Certification Awarded: Tuition/semester: Resident Non-resident Room & Board 18 months option Master of Science in Nursing $340/credit hour or $3,000/trimester full time Same Same N/A Tradition and Slidell Hattiesburg Varies from $500 - $1,600/trimester depending on Hall and private/nonprivate $380-$950 Meal Plan College/University Fees: Admission application fee $40 General Fees $200 Graduation Fees $50 Program Fees: Nursing Application Fee (program) $30 Nursing Lab Fees (trimester) $30-$80 Liability Insurance (yearly) $15 Textbook Fees: Varies by course $30-$270 Board /Certification Fees: Equipment/Supplies: Travel: N/A Same as program fees Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. GRADUATE (DOCTORATE) NURSING PROGRAM Credits Required for Graduation: 52-60 Degree/Certification Awarded: 24-36 month option Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Tuition/semester: $410/credit hour or $3,600/trimester full time Resident Same Non-resident Same Room & Board N/A Tradition and Slidell Hattiesburg Varies from $500 - $1,600/trimester depending on Hall and private/nonprivate $380-$950 Meal Plan This information is current as of September 2014 but is subject to change. 58

WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY (CONT D) College/University Fees: Admission application fee $40 General Fees $200 Graduation Fees $50 Program Fees: Graduate Application Fee (program) $30 Textbook Fees: Varies by course $30-$270 Board /Certification Fees: N/A Equipment/Supplies: Travel: Same as program fees Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. This information is current as of September 2014 but is subject to change. 59

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COAHOMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Administrator: Types of Program: Campus Site: Web Address: Beverly Overton, RN, MSN, Interim Vice President of Health Sciences boverton@coahomacc.edu Lorean Willingham, MSN, Director lwillingham@coahomacc.edu Associate Degree Nursing Program Allied Health Training Center 901 Ohio Clarksdale, MS 38614 Telephone: 662-621-4210; Fax: 662-624-2231 E-Mail: lwillingham@coahomacc.edu www.coahomacc.edu/healthsciences/adn/ 5 semesters Credits Required for Graduation: 71 credit hours Degree Awarded: Tuition/semester Resident Non-resident Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing Room/board College Fees $315 Program Fees $1,938 Textbook Fees $1,500 Board/Certification Fees $383 Equipment/Supplies $300 Travel $325/Summer $1,050/Fall $1,050/Spring $235 per credit hours $1,550/Fall $1,550/Spring $850 per semester $200/program Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. 61

COPIAH-LINCOLN COMMUNITY COLLEGE Administrator: Mary Ann Canterbury, Director maryann.canterbury@colin.edu Types of Programs: Associate Degree Nursing Program Traditional Track LPN to RN Accelerated Track Hybrid Courses Campus Site: Web Address: Traditional Track Associate Degree Nursing Program PO Box 649 Wesson, MS 39191 Telephone: 601-643-8413 E-Mail: maryann.canterbury@colin.edu www.colin.edu Credits Required for Graduation: Degree Awarded: 2 years (4 academic semesters) 72 semester credit hours Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing Tuition $1,100/semester Room/Board $1,650/semester Technology Fee $75/semester Fees: ADN Program Fee $300/semester Skills lab supplies tote $115/semester Criminal History Background check $50/first semester Uniforms and Accessories $350/first semester (approximate cost) Drug Testing $30/annually CPR Certification $30/annually Malpractice Insurance $15/annually Physical Examination $200/annually Immunizations $300 (approximate cost) Books/Miscellaneous $1,500/semester (approximate cost) Travel 10-90 miles (one way) Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. Activity Fee $10/semester Custom standardized testing package $75/semester (includes exit exam fee) Graduation $40/semester 62

COPIAH-LINCOLN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (CONT D) Graduation Pin & Pictures $300 (optional) State Board Application $100 RN Licensing Exam $200 LPN to RN Accelerated Track Hybrid Courses Credits Required for Graduation: Degree Awarded: 3 academic semesters 72 semester credit hours Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing Tuition $1,100/semester Room/Board $1,650/semester Technology Fee $75/semester Fees: ADN Program Fee $300/semester Skills lab supplies tote $115/semester Criminal History Background check $50/first semester Uniforms and Accessories $350/first semester (approximate cost) Drug Testing $30/annually CPR Certification $30/annually Malpractice Insurance $15/annually Physical Examination $200/annually Immunizations $300 (approximate cost) Books/Miscellaneous $1,500/semester (approximate cost) Travel 10-90 miles (one way) Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. Activity Fee $10/semester Custom standardized testing package $75/semester (includes exit exam fee) Graduation $40/semester Graduation Pin & Pictures $300 (optional) State Board Application $100 RN Licensing Exam $200 Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. 63

EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE Administrator: Denita Thomas, Dean of Healthcare Education dthomas@eccc.edu Types of Programs: Associate Degree Nursing Program LPN to ADN Transition/Bridge Campus Site: PO Box 129 15738 Highway 15 Decatur, MS 39327 Telephone: 601-635-6293; Fax: 601-635-5472 E-Mail: mrigdon@eccc.edu Web Address: Credits Required for Graduation: 72 Degree Awarded: http://www.eccc.edu/associate-degree-nursing.htm http://www.eccc.edu/lpn-bridge-program.html 5 to 6 semesters (including prerequisites) Associate of Applied Science Tuition/semester Resident $990/semester Non-resident $2,040/semester Room/board 5 day meal plan $1,465/semester 7 day meal plan $1,645/semester College Fees $340/program Program Fees $1,320/program Textbook Fees $1,500 Board/Certification Fees $375 Equipment/Supplies $1,260/program Travel Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. 64

EAST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE Administrator: Name of Program: Campus Site: Contact: Web Address: Patricia Clowers, MSN Director of Nursing and Allied Health pclowers@eastms.edu Associate Degree Nursing Program Golden Triangle Campus 8731 S. Frontage Rd Mayhew, MS 39753 Telephone: 662-243-1910; Fax: 662-243-2669 Kenisha Ussery E-Mail: kussery@eastms.edu www.eastms.edu Types of Programs: Career-Technical 7 semesters Credits Required for Graduation: 76 Degree Awarded: Per Semester Tuition/semester Resident Associate of Applied Science in Nursing $1,100/semester $540/hour part-time Non-resident $2,200/semester $556/hour part-time Room/board Not applicable College Fees $215/semester Program Fees $857.50/program Textbook Fees $1,000/program Board/Certification Fees $685/program Equipment/Supplies $480 Travel Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. 65

HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Administrator: Name of Program: Campus Site: Contact: Web Address: Debra Gartman Spring, PhD, RN Assistant Dean for Nursing dgspring@hindscc.edu Associate Degree Nursing Program Jackson Campus Nursing/Allied Health Center 1750 Chadwick Drive Jackson, MS 39204-3490 Telephone: 601-376-4954 Rankin Campus Career and Technical Building 1060 Commercial Park Drive Pearl, MS 39208-4295 Telephone: 601-936-1843 Vicksburg Campus Nursing Building 755 Highway 27 Vicksburg, MS 39180-8699 Telephone: 601-629-6885 Christy Adair, Administrative Assistant Telephone: 601-376-4813; Fax: 601-376-4962 E-Mail: cladair@hindscc.edu www.hindscc.edu departments/health_related_professions Types of Programs: Associate Degree Nursing Program: Generic Option Associate Degree Nursing Program: Transition to RN Option 5 semesters (Generic Option) 3 semesters (Transition to RN Option) Credits Required for Graduation: Degree Awarded: Tuition/semester Resident Non-resident Room/board College Fees 74 Credits Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AAS) $1,080/semester $2,380/semester $2,000 - $2,500/semester $105/semester; $75 one-time Financial Orientation Lab Fee 66

HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (CONT D) Program Fees Textbook Fees Board/Certification Fees Equipment/Supplies Travel $1,420/Generic Option (program) $1,285/Transition to RN Option (program $1,760/program $375/program $575/program Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. 67

HOLMES COMMUNITY COLLEGE Administrator: Name of Program: Campus Site: Contact: Web Address: Types of Program: Dr. LaWanda Herron, Director Alice Austin, Assistant Director, Ridgeland Campus Connie Cockrell, Assistant Director, Ridgeland Campus Associate Degree Nursing Program Grenada Campus 1060 Avent Drive Grenada, MS 38901 Telephone: 662-227-2303; Fax: 662-227-2290 Email: lherron@holmescc.edu ccockerel@holmescc.edu Ridgeland Campus 412 W. Ridgeland Avenue Ridgeland, MS 39157 Telephone: 662-227-2303; Fax: 662-227-2290 Email: lherron@holmescc.edu aaustin@holmescc.edu Elaine Boyle, Assistant www.holmescc.edu Associate Degree Nursing Program 2 years (4 academic semesters plus 1 summer) May enter as generic student through Day Tract or Evening/Weekend Tract Credits Required for Graduation: 72 semester credit hours Degree Awarded: Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Full-time Tuition (12 hrs) $1,000 College Fees $144 ADN Fee (Non Refundable) $600 Total $1,744/semester 68

HOLMES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (CONT D) Miscellaneous Fees Per Semester 1st Semester Stethoscope $100 Blood Pressure Cuff $70 Pen Light $6 Safety Scissors $5 Class Dues $20 Clinical Uniform $50 Lab Coat $30 Books $900 Total $1,181 2nd Semester Hotel Room/Board (MOSA Convention) $150 Class Dues $20 Books $300 Total $470 3rd Semester Lab Coat $30 Class Dues $20 Shoes $75 Books $90 Annual TB Skin Test $25 Repeat Drug Screen $50 Total $290 4th Semester MS State Hospital Clinical (Dorm Grenada) $150 NCLEX Review $300 Books $100 Pinning and Lamp $50 White Uniform $50 BON Fee & Re-finger printing $175 Pearson Testing $300 Total $1,125 Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. 69

ITAWAMBA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Administrator: Name of Program: Campus Site: Contact: Web Address: Type of Program: Dr. Donna Williams, Program Director/Associate Dean of Nursing djwilliams@iccms.edu Itawamba Community College Associate Degree Nursing Program 2176 South Eason Blvd. Tupelo, MS 38804 Telephone: 662-620-5205; Fax: 662-620-5207 Email: djwilliams@iccms.edu Dr. Donna Williams www.iccms.edu Associate Degree Nursing Program 2 years or 5 semesters Credits Required for Graduation: Degree Awarded: 72 semester hours Associate in Applied Science Degree Tuition Resident $1,000/semester Non-Resident $1,825/semester Room/Board $800 (Fulton campus only) College Fees $5-$100/semester Program Fees $500 Textbook Fees $1,800 Board/Certification Fees $350 Equipment/Supplies $450 Travel Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. 70

JONES COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE Administrator: Name of Program: Campus Site: Web Address: Type of Program: 2 years Erin Knight, MSN, RN, Chair, Associate Degree Nursing erin.knight@jcjc.edu Associate Degree Nursing Program 900 South Court Street Ellisville, MS 39437 Telephone: 601-477-4099; Fax: 601-477-4099 Email: erin.knight@jcjc.edu www.jcjc.edu/programs/adn/index.php Associate Degree Nursing Credits Required for Graduation: Degree Awarded: Tuition Resident Associate in Arts Degree Total Tuition $5,340 Non-Resident 72 credit hours $4,980 (4 semesters @ $1,245 each) $360 (One 3/hour Summer Term @ $120/hour) $8,980 ($2,245/semester) $585 (One 3/hour Summer Term @ $195/hour) Total Tuition $9,565 Room/Board $2,000/semester College Fees $778 (for entire program length) Program Fees $963 Health Screen Cost Textbook Fees $2,100 Board/Certification Fees $725 Equipment/Supplies $467 Travel $185 (not included in student fees but must be paid by student upon acceptance into program Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. 71

MERIDIAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE Administrator: Betty W. Davis, PhD, RN, CNE Dean, Nursing and Program Head, Associate Degree Nursing bdavis@meridiancc.edu Name of Program: Campus Site: Web Address: Type of Program: Associate Degree Nursing Program Nursing Division 910 Hwy 19 North Meridian, MS 39307 Telephone: 601-484-8710; Fax: 601-484-8743 Email: bdavis@meridiancc.edu www.meridiancc.edu Associate Degree Nursing (Full Time & Part Time) Full Time 4 semesters plus 1 semester for prerequisites Part Time 6 semester plus 1 semester for prerequisite Accelerated 3 semester plus prerequisites for Practical Nurses & Paramedics Credits Required for Graduation: 71 credit hours Degree Awarded: Associate in Applied Science Tuition Full Time In-State $1,050/semester Full Time Out-of-State $1,690 Part Time In-State $100/credit hour Part Time Out-of-State $157 Room/Board $1,625-$2,950 College Fees Full Time Registration $25 Part Time Registration $15 Technology Fee $6/credit hour Safety & Security Fee $10/semester Program Fees $988 Textbook Fees $900 Board/Certification Fees $360 Equipment/Supplies $430 Travel Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. 72

MISSISSIPPI DELTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Administrator: Patti Livingston, MSN, RN, CNE Chairperson, Division of Health Sciences plivingston@msdelta.edu Name of Program: Denise Young, MSN, RN, CNE Program Director Associate Degree Nursing Program Campus Site: PO Box 668 Hwy 3 and Cherry Street Moorhead, MS 38761 Contact: Web Address: Type of Program: Denise Young, MSN, RN, CNE, Program Director Telephone: 662-246-6410; Fax: 662-246-6432 Email: dyoung@msdelta.edu www.msdelta.edu Associate Degree Nursing LPN Accelerated Track 5 semesters Credits Required for Graduation: 72 hours Degree Awarded: Associate in Applied Science Tuition Resident $1,240/semester Non-Resident $2,040/semester Room/Board $1,370/semester College Fees N/A (included in tuition) Program Fees $1,267 Textbook Fees $2,350 Board/Certification Fees $650 Equipment/Supplies $736 Travel Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. 73

MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE Administrator: Name of Program: Campus Site: Contact: Web Address: Type of Program: Joan Hendrix, DNP, RN Dean for Nursing and Allied Health joan.hendrix@mgccc.edu Associate Degree Nursing Jackson County Campus 2300 Hwy 90 PO Box 100 Gautier, MS 39553 Jefferson Davis Campus 2226 Switzer Road Gulfport, MS 39507 Perkinston Campus 51 Main Street PO Box 548 Perkinston, MS 39573 Jackson County Campus Phyllis Grant, Department Chairperson Telephone: 228-497-7777; Fax: 228-497-7676 Email: alice.oneal@mgccc.edu Jefferson Davis Campus Bertha Oatis, Department Chairperson Telephone: 228-897-3711; Fax: 228-897-3918 Email: bertha.oatis@mgccc.edu Perkinston Campus Alice O Neal, Department Chairperson Telephone: 601-928-6251; Fax: 601-528-8422 Email: alice.oneal@mgccc.edu Tiffany Jasperson, Nursing and Allied Health Simulation Director Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center Telephone: 228-897-4368; Fax: 228-897-4375 Email: tiffany.jasperson@mgccc.edu www.msgccc.edu Associate Degree Nursing with Practical Nursing Exit Option 74

MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE (CONT D) Practical Nursing Exit Option Credits Required for Graduation: Degree Awarded: 5 semesters (including prerequisites) 4 semesters (including prerequisites) 72 credits Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Tuition Resident $1,150/semester Non-Resident $2,073/semester Room/Board $1,905/semester (Perkinston Campus only) TEAS V Testing $60-$70 (Entering students only) Criminal Background Check $65 (Entering students only) College Fees N/A (included in tuition) Program Fees $264/semester Technology Fee $36 Health Screening $200-$300 (Entering students only) Drug Screening $29/semester CPR $45 (Entering students only) Insurance $12-$15/semester Skills Bags $30-$50/semester ATI Testing Fees $130-$140/semester E-books $1,000-$1,200 (Entering students only) Board/Certification Fees $300 Equipment/Supplies $750-$1,300 SNO Dues $60/year Pin/Lamp $100 Licensure Exam $300 Travel Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. 75

NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE Administrator: Name of Program: Campus Site: Web Address: Type of Program: Camille Beals Associate Degree Nursing Program Director jcbeals@nemcc.edu Associate Degree Nursing Program 101 Cunningham Blvd Booneville, MS 38829 Telephone: 662-720-7396; Fax: 662-720-7215 Email: rscockrell@nemcc.edu www.nemcc.edu Associate Degree Nursing 5 semesters Credits Required for Graduation: 72 hours Degree Awarded: Associate in Applied Science Tuition Resident $1,125/semester Non-Resident $2,250/semester Room/Board $924-$2,089/semester College Fees $81/semester Program Fees $450/program Textbook Fees $1,154/program Board/Certification Fees $380/program Equipment/Supplies $891 Travel Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. 76

NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE Administrator: Name of Program: Campus Site: Contact: Web Address: Type of Program: Denise Bynum, PhD, RN Director, Division of Nursing dtbynum@northwestms.edu Associate Degree Nursing Program 4975 Hwy 51 North Senatobia, MS 38668 Leslie Legendre, Administrative Assistant Telephone: 662-562-3498; Fax: 662-560-1117 Email: llegendre@northwestms.edu www.northwestms.edu Associate Degree Nursing 4 semesters Credits Required for Graduation: 71 Degree Awarded: Associate of Arts Tuition Resident $1,275/semester Non-Resident N/A Room/Board $1,800/semester College Fees $100 Program Fees $200/semester Textbook Fees $200-$500/semester Board/Certification Fees $375 Equipment/Supplies $350 (one time) Travel Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. 77

PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE Administrator: Name of Program: Campus Site: Contact: Web Address: Type of Program: Dr. Arlene Jones Director, Department of Nursing Education ajones@prcc.edu Associate Degree Nursing Program 101 Highway 11 North Poplarville, MS 39470 Admissions Secretary Telephone: 601-403-1016; Fax: 601-403-1275 Email: chague@prcc.edu www.prcc.edu Associate Degree Nursing Credits Required for Graduation: 72 Degree Awarded: 4 semesters 1 Summer plus 2 semesters (LPN to ADN Bridge) Associate in Applied Science Tuition Full Time Resident $2,500/semester Full Time Non-Resident $3,699/semester Part Time Resident $208/hour Part Time Non Resident $308/hour Room/Board Suites $2,300/semester (Meal plan included) Regular Double $2,100/semester (Meal plan included) College Fees $113/semester Program Fees $3,640 Board/Certification Fees $490 Travel Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. 78

SOUTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE Administrator: Melissa Temple, MSN, RN Associate Degree Nursing Director mtemple@smcc.edu Name of Program: Associate Degree Nursing Program Campus Site: 1156 College Dr Summit, MS 39666 Contact: Telephone: 601-276-2008; Fax: 601-276-3824 Web Address: www.smcc.edu Type of Program: Associate Degree Nursing LPN to RN Transition Program Generic RN Program - 5 academic semesters LPN to RN Program 3 academic semesters Credits Required for Graduation: 72 Degree Awarded: Associate in Applied Science Tuition Resident $1,100/semester (instate) Non-Resident $2,450/semester Room/Board $1,505/semester (5-day) Room/Board $1,630/semester (7-day) College Fees $50 (student service fee) $50 (technology fee) Program Fees Health Screening Fees $300 - $400 Malpractice Insurance $15/yr Professional Fees $15/yr Skills Lab Fee $300 Uniforms and Accessories $300 School Pin/Picture $35 - $150 Standardized Testing $450 Books/Online Resources $1,500 (approx.) NCLEX Review $300 NCSBN Application Exam Fee $300 MS BON Application Fee $100 MS BON Background Check $75 Travel Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. 79

PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAMS COAHOMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Administrator: Types of Programs: Practical Nursing Campus Site: Web Address: Beverly Overton, RN, MSN, Interim Vice President of Health Sciences boverton@coahomacc.edu Allied Health Training Cente 901 Ohio Clarksdale, MS 38614 Telephone: 662-621-4686; Fax: 662-624-2187 E-Mail: boverton@coahomacc.edu www.coahomacc.edu 12 months Credits Required for Graduation: 44 credit hours Degree Awarded: Career Technical Certificate Tuition/semester Resident $1,050/semester Non-resident $1,550/semester Room/board $1,960 per semester College Fees Fall - $130; Spring - $65; Summer - $25 Program Fees Fall - $464.50; Spring - $650.50; Summer - none Textbook Fees $500 (Fall only) Board/Certification Fees $983 (Spring only) Equipment/Supplies $441 (Fall only) Travel Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. 80

COPIAH-LINCOLN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (NATCHEZ CAMPUS) 30 Campus Drive Natchez, MS 39120 Telephone: 601-446-1275 E-mail: paula.jackson@colin.edu Web Address: www.colin.edu 1 year Credits Required for Graduation: 44 semester credit hours Degree Awarded: Practical Nursing You are required to have a physical exam before entering and the charge varies 1st Semester Tuition $1,100 Technology Fee $75 Processing Fees $48.75 Career-Tech Fee $50 Books $500 CPR Certification $30 Hepatitis B Injection (2 injections) $135 Background Check $50 Liability Insurance $15 ATI $161 TOTAL $2,164.75 2nd Semester Tuition $1,100 Technology Fee $75 Processing Fees $48.75 Career-Tech Fee $50 Books $300 Hepatitis B Injection (1 injection) $75 ATI $161 TOTAL $1,809.75 3rd Semester Tuition $1,100 Technology Fee $75 Processing Fees $42.50 Career-Tech Fee $50 Books $200 Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. 81

COPIAH-LINCOLN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (NATCHEZ CAMPUS) (CONT D) MS State Board Exam $200 Board Application Fee $60 Board Review $350 Nursing Pin $100 ATI $161 Criminal Background Check $78.09 TB Testing $30 IV Therapy $20 Graduation Fee $40 TOTAL $2,506.59 Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. 82

COPIAH-LINCOLN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SIMPSON CENTER) 151 Co-Lin Drive Mendenhall, MS 39114 Telephone: 601-849-5149 E-mail: lane.flynt@colin.edu Web Address: www.colin.edu 1 year Credits Required for Graduation: 44 semester credit hours Degree Awarded: Practical Nursing You are required to have a physical exam before entering and the charge varies 1st Semester Tuition $1,100 Technology Fee $75 Processing Fees $48.75 Career-Tech Fee $50 Books $500 CPR Certification $30 Hepatitis B Injection (2 injections) $135 Background Check $50 Liability Insurance $15 ATI $161 TOTAL $2,164.75 2nd Semester Tuition $1,100 Technology Fee $75 Processing Fees $48.75 Career-Tech Fee $50 Books $300 Hepatitis B Injection (1 injection) $75 ATI $161 TOTAL $1,809.75 3rd Semester Tuition $1,100 Technology Fee $75 Processing Fees $42.50 Career-Tech Fee $50 Books $200 Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. 83

COPIAH-LINCOLN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SIMPSON CENTER) (CONT D) MS State Board Exam $200 Board Application Fee $60 Board Review $350 Nursing Pin $100 ATI $161 Criminal Background Check $78.09 TB Testing $30 IV Therapy $20 Graduation Fee $40 TOTAL $2,506.59 Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. 84

COPIAH-LINCOLN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (WESSON CAMPUS) PO Box 649 Wesson, MS 39191 Telephone: 601-643-8390 E-mail: ann.brumfield@colin.edu Web Address: www.colin.edu 1 year Credits Required for Graduation: 44 semester credit hours Degree Awarded: Practical Nursing You are required to have a physical exam before entering and the charge varies 1st Semester Tuition $1,100 Technology Fee $75 Processing Fees $48.75 Career-Tech Fee $50 Books $500 CPR Certification $30 Hepatitis B Injection (2 injections) $135 Background Check $50 Liability Insurance $15 ATI $161 TOTAL $2,164.75 2nd Semester Tuition $1,100 Technology Fee $75 Processing Fees $48.75 Career-Tech Fee $50 Books $300 Hepatitis B Injection (1 injection) $75 ATI $161 TOTAL $1,809.75 3rd Semester Tuition $1,100 Technology Fee $75 Processing Fees $42.50 Career-Tech Fee $50 Books $200 Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. 85

COPIAH-LINCOLN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (WESSON CAMPUS) (CONT D) MS State Board Exam $200 Board Application Fee $60 Board Review $350 Nursing Pin $100 ATI $161 Criminal Background Check $78.09 TB Testing $30 IV Therapy $20 Graduation Fee $40 TOTAL $2,506.59 Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. 86

EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE Administrator: Types of Programs Denita Thomas, Dean of Healthcare Education dthomas@eccc.edu Licensed Practical Nursing Program Campus Site: PO Box 129 15738 Highway 15 Decatur, MS 39327 Telephone: 601-635-6293; Fax: 601-635-5472 E-Mail: mrigdon@eccc.edu Web Address: http://www.eccc.edu/practical-nursing.html 3 semesters Credits Required for Graduation: 44 Degree Awarded: Practical Nursing Certificate Tuition/semester Resident $990/semester Non-resident $2,040/semester Room/board 5 day meal plan $1,465/semester 7 day meal plan $1,645/semester College Fees $255/program Program Fees $985/program Textbook Fees $1,198 Board/Certification Fees $355 Equipment/Supplies $1,180/program Travel Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. 87

EAST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE Administrator: Name of Program: Campus Site: Contact: Web Address: Patricia Clowers, MSN Director of Nursing and Allied Health pclowers@eastms.edu Practical Nursing Golden Triangle Campus 8731 S. Frontage Rd Mayhew, MS 39753 Telephone: 662-243-1910; Fax: 662-243-2669 Kenisha Ussery E-Mail: kussery@eastms.edu www.eastms.edu Types of Programs: Career-Technical 5 semesters Credits Required for Graduation: 51 Degree Awarded: Per Year Tuition/semester Resident Vocational Certificate of Proficiency for Practical Nursing $1,100/semester full-time $540/hour part-time Non-resident $2,200/semester full-time $556/hour part-time Room/board Not applicable College Fees $200/semester Program Fees $241.67/semester $700/program Textbook Fees $900/program Board/Certification Fees $605/program Equipment/Supplies $673 Travel Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. 88

HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Administrator: Name of Program: Campus Site: Contact: Web Address: Debra Gartman Spring, PhD, RN Assistant Dean for Nursing dgspring@hindscc.edu Maxine Kron, BSEd, RN District Director Practical Nursing amkron@hindscc.edu Practical Nursing Program Jackson Campus Nursing/Allied Health Center 1750 Chadwick Drive Jackson, MS 39204-3490 Telephone: 601-376-4954 Rankin Campus Career and Technical Building 1060 Commercial Park Drive Pearl, MS 39208-4295 Telephone: 601-936-1843 Vicksburg Campus Nursing Building 755 Highway 27 Vicksburg, MS 39180-8699 Telephone: 601-629-6885 Sue Evans, Administrative Assistant Telephone: 601-376-4812; Fax: 601-376-4962 E-Mail: wsevans@hindscc.edu www.hindscc.edu departments/health_related_professions Types of Programs: Certificate: Practical Nursing 3 semesters (Day Track Option) 5 semesters (Night Track Option) Credits Required for Graduation: 45 Credits Degree Awarded: Career Certificate 89

HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (CONT D) Tuition/semester Resident Non-resident Room/board College Fees Program Fees Textbook Fees Board/Certification Fees Equipment/Supplies Travel $1,080/semester $2,380/semester $2,000 - $2,500/semester $105/semester; $75 one-time Financial Orientation Lab Fee $1,014/Day Track Option (program) $1,094/Night Track Option (program $665/program $335/program $278/program Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. 90

HOLMES COMMUNITY COLLEGE Administrator: Name of Program: Campus Site: Web Address: Type of Program: Sherri Comfort, Department Co-Chair Janice Avery, Department Co-Chair Practical Nursing Program Grenada Campus 1060 Avent Drive Grenada, MS 38901 Telephone: 662-227-2362; Fax: 662-227-2290 Email: pspraberry@holmescc.edu Ridgeland Campus Stephanie Price contact person 412 W. Ridgeland Avenue Ridgeland, MS 39157 Telephone: 601-605-3321; Fax: 601-605-3411 Email: sprice@holmescc.edu Goodman Campus PO Box 409 Goodman, MS 39079 Telephone: 662-472-9096; Fax: 662-472-9158 Email: scomfort@holmescc.edu www.holmescc.edu Practical Nursing 3 semesters Credits Required for Graduation: Fall Semester Tuition $1,000 Matriculation $180 Books $750 ATI Testing $142 Lab coat, school patch, uniform $200 Shoes $50 Watch $55 Malpractice Insurance $15 Smart Device $225 MLPNA Membership Dues $30 Total $2,647 45 semester hours 91

HOLMES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (CONT D) Spring Semester Tuition $1,000 Matriculation Fee $180 Books $150 ATI Testing $112 Malpractice Insurance $15 Convention Registration Fee $85 Convention Hotel Costs $286 Convention Meals (4 days) $200 Total $2,028 Summer Semester Tuition $1,000 Matriculation Fee $180 Lamp and School Pin $60 Fee for Certificate $15 Fee for Cap & Gown $35 Malpractice Insurance $15 Fee for State Board Licensure Exam $280 Fee for Independent Board Review $300 ATI Testing $112 Board of Nursing Background Check $75 Total $2,072 Total ESTIMATED cost for the PN Program is $6,747. This total does not include transportation, meals, lodging, ceremony costs, or club membership fees. All fees are estimated and subject to change. Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. 92

ITAWAMBA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Administrator: Name of Program: Campus Site: Contact: Web Address: Dr. Donna Williams, Program Director/Associate Dean of Nursing djwilliams@iccms.edu Itawamba Community College Associate Degree Nursing Program 2176 South Eason Blvd. Tupelo, MS 38804 Telephone: 662-620-5205; Fax: 662-620-5207 Email: djwilliams@iccms.edu Dr. Donna Williams www.iccms.edu Type of Program: Practical Nursing 1 year certificate program Credits Required for Graduation: 43 semester hours excluding prerequisites Degree Awarded: Practical Nursing Certificate Tuition Resident $1,000/semester Non-Resident $1,825/semester Room/Board $800 (Fulton campus only) College Fees $5-$100/semester Program Fees $500 Textbook Fees $800 Board/Certification Fees $350 Equipment/Supplies $450 Travel Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. 93

JONES COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE Administrator: Name of Program: Campus Site: Web Address: Type of Program: Lori Tally, Program Director lori.tally@jcjc.edu Practical Nursing 900 South Court Street Ellisville, MS 39437 Telephone: 601-477-4101 Email: lori.tally@jcjc.edu www.jcjc.edu Practical Nursing 3 semesters (No Prerequisites) Credits Required for Graduation: 45 semester hours Degree Awarded: Career Certificate Tuition $1,124/semester College Fees $30 Program Fees $215 (per year) Textbook Fees $885 Board/Certification Fees $1,224 Equipment/Supplies $838 Travel Approximately $200 per semester. Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. 94

MERIDIAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE Administrator: Name of Program: Campus Site: Web Address: Type of Program: Lara Collum, MSN, RN Program Head, Practical Nursing Practical Nursing Nursing Division 910 Hwy 19 North Meridian, MS 39307 Telephone: 601-484-8710; Fax: 601-484-8743 Email: lcollum@meridiancc.edu www.meridiancc.edu Practical Nursing (Full Time, Part Time, & Dual Enrolled with high school students) Full Time 3 semesters Part Time 5 semesters Dual Enrolled 4 semesters Credits Required for Graduation: 71 credit hours (All Tracks) Degree Awarded: Certificate Tuition Full Time In-State $1,050/semester Full Time Out-of-State $1,690 Part Time In-State $100/credit hour Part Time Out-of-State $157 Room/Board $1,625-$2,950 College Fees Full Time Registration $25 Part Time Registration $15 Technology Fee $6/credit hour Safety & Security Fee $10/semester Program Fees $300 Textbook Fees $800 Board/Certification Fees $355 Equipment/Supplies $400 Travel Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. 95

MISSISSIPPI DELTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Administrator: Name of Program: Patti Livingston, MSN, RN, CNE Chairperson, Division of Health Sciences plivingston@msdelta.edu Jana Makely MSN, RN Program Director Practical Nursing Campus Site: PO Box 668 Hwy 3 and Cherry Street Moorhead, MS 38761 Contact: Web Address: Type of Program: Jana Makely MSN, RN, Program Director Telephone: 662-246-6508; Fax: 662-246-6299 Email: jmakely@msdelta.edu www.msdelta.edu Practical Nursing 3 semesters Credits Required for Graduation: 44 hours Degree Awarded: Practical Nursing Certificate Tuition Resident $1,240/semester Non-Resident $2,040/semester Room/Board $1,370/semester College Fees N/A (included in tuition) Program Fees $985 Textbook Fees $1,050 Board/Certification Fees $650 Equipment/Supplies $720 Travel Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. 96

MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE Administrator: Name of Program: Campus Site: Contact: Web Address: Type of Program: Joan Hendrix, DNP, RN Dean for Nursing and Allied Health joan.hendrix@mgccc.edu Practical Nursing Program Jackson County Campus 2300 Hwy 90 PO Box 100 Gautier, MS 39553 Jefferson Davis Campus (Only site offering PN exit semester) 2226 Switzer Road Gulfport, MS 39507 Perkinston Campus 51 Main Street PO Box 548 Perkinston, MS 39573 Jackson County Campus Alice Oneal, Department Chairperson Telephone: 228-497-7777; Fax: 228-497-7676 Email: alice.oneal@mgccc.edu Jefferson Davis Campus Bertha Oatis, Department Chairperson Telephone: 228-897-3711; Fax: 228-897-3918 Email: bertha.oatis@mgccc.edu Perkinston Campus Alice O Neal, Department Chairperson Telephone: 601-928-6251; Fax: 601-528-8422 Email: alice.oneal@mgccc.edu www.msgccc.edu Practical Nursing 4 semesters (including prerequisites) Credits Required for Graduation: 58 credits Degree Awarded: Practical Nursing Certificate 97

MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE (CONT D) Tuition Resident $1,150/semester Non-Resident $2,073/semester Room/Board $1,905/semester (Perkinston Campus only) TEAS V Testing $60-$70 (Entering students only) Criminal Background Check $65 (Entering students only) College Fees N/A (included in tuition) Program Fees $264/semester Technology Fee $36 Health Screening $200-$300 (Entering students only) Drug Screening $29/semester CPR $45 (Entering students only) Insurance $12-$15/semester Skills Bags $30-$50/semester ATI Testing Fees $130-$140/semester E-books $1,000-$1,200 (Entering students only) Board/Certification Fees $300 Equipment/Supplies $750-$1,300 SNO Dues $60/year Pin/Lamp $100 Licensure Exam $300 Travel Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. 98

NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE Administrator: Name of Program: Campus Site: Web Address: Type of Program: Mary Sue Perrigo Practical Nursing Program Director msperrigo@nemcc.edu Practical Nursing Program 101 Cunningham Blvd Booneville, MS 38829 Telephone: 662-720-7396; Fax: 662-720-7215 Email: rscockrell@nemcc.edu www.nemcc.edu Practical Nursing 4 semesters Credits Required for Graduation: 50 hours Degree Awarded: Certificate Tuition Resident $1,125/semester Non-Resident $2,250/semester Room/Board $924-$2,089/semester College Fees $81/semester Program Fees $180/program Textbook Fees $1,000/program Board/Certification Fees $630/program Equipment/Supplies $200 Travel Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. 99

NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE Administrator: Name of Program: Campus Site: Contact: Web Address: Type of Program: David Campbell Dean of Career Technical and Workforce Division dcampbell@northwestms.edu Jennifer B. Lance MSN, RN Practical Nursing Division Director jlance@northwestms.edu Practical Nursing Program Main Campus 4975 Hwy 51 North Senatobia, MS 38668 Desoto Center Southaven Campus 5197 W. E. Ross Parkway Southaven, MS 38671 Lafayette Yalobusha Center Oxford Campus 1310 Belk Drive Oxford, MS 38655 Benton-Marshall Center Ashland Campus 25 Industrial Drive Ashland, MS 38603 Main Campus Jennifer B. Lance, MSN, RN, Director Telephone: 662-562-3370; Fax: 662-560-1107 Email: jlance@northwestms.edu Southaven Campus Tamara Pittman, BSN, RN Lead Instructor Telephone: 662-280-6128 Email: tpitman@northwestms.edu Oxford Campus Larraine Kitchens, BSN, RN, Lead Instructor Telephone: 662-238-7950 Email: lkitchens@northwestms.edu Ashland Campus Sheila Burcham, BSN, RN, Lead Instructor 662-224-8904 Email: sburcham@northwestms.edu www.northwestms.edu Practical Nursing Program Certificate 100

NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE (CONT D) 12 Month Program Credits Required for Graduation: 44 Degree Awarded: Certificate Total Approximate Cost $7,000 Travel Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. 101

PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE Administrator: Name of Program: Campus Site: Contact: Web Address: Poplarville Campus Barbara Whiddon, ADN, RN, Chair Forrest County Campus Susan Bedwell, BSN, RN, Chair Practical Nursing Poplarville Campus 101 Highway 11 North Poplarville, MS 39470 Forrest County Campus 5448 US Highway 49 South Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Poplarville Campus Barbara Whiddon, ADN, RN Telephone: 601-403-1254; Fax: 601-403-1275 Email: bwhiddon@prcc.edu Forrest County Campus Susan Bedwell, BSN, RN Telephone: 601-554-5525; Fax: 601-554-5495 Email: sbedwell@prcc.edu www.prcc.edu Type of Program: Practical Nursing Traditional 1 year Dual Enrolled 1 year plus 1 semester Credits Required for Graduation: Degree Awarded: 44 Credits Certificate of Proficiency Tuition Full Time Resident Full Time Non-Resident Part Time Resident Part Time Non Resident Room/Board Suites Regular Double $1,225/semester $2,424/semester $100/hour $215/hour $2,300/semester (Meal plan included) $2,100/semester (Meal plan included) 102

PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE (CONT D) College Fees $113/semester Program Fees $3,390 Board/Certification Fees $410 Travel Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. 103

SOUTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE Administrator: Jeremy Smith, VP CTE Career and Technical Division Telephone: 601-276-3720 jsmith@smcc.edu Name of Program: Practical Nursing Campus Site: 1009 Union Dr Summit, MS 39666 Contact: Barbara Olander, Director Telephone: 601-276-2431 Email: bolander@smcc.edu Web Address: www.smcc.edu Type of Program: Practical Nursing (diploma) 11 months + 4 months (prerequisites) Credits Required for Graduation: 47 Degree Awarded: Practical Nursing Tuition $3,600 (3 semesters) Program Fees Books $850 Student Service $150 (3 semesters) Technology Fee $150 (3 semesters) Criminal Background Check $50 Uniforms and Accessories $320 Clinical Equipment $100 ATI Testing (1 st semester) $395 Labs Skills/Supply Kit $170 MS State SNA Membership $25 CPR $35 Board Review $375 MS Board Application Fee $60 (last semester) IV Certification Application Fee $20 (last semester) NCLEX Review $200 Physical/Immunizations/ Drug Screen $250 Class Pin $40 MS BON Background Check $75 Travel Must provide own transportation to and from classes and clinical site rotations. Mileage will vary. Contact the individual school/college for detailed information for costs and fees. 104

LOCATIONS OF PROGRAMS OF NURSING IN MISSISSIPPI Coahoma Community College Clarksdale Holmes Community College Grenada TUNICA DESOTO TATE PANOLA Northwest Mississippi Community College Senatobia University of Mississippi Medical Center Oxford MARSHALL UNION UNION TIPPAH ALCORN PRENTISS LEE ITAWAMBA Northeast Mississippi Community College Booneville TISHIMINGO Itawamba Community College Tupelo Delta State University Cleveland Mississippi Delta Community College Moorhead Holmes Community College Ridgeland Mississippi College Clinton Hinds Community College Jackson Belhaven University Jackson Copiah-Lincoln Community College Wesson Alcorn State University Natchez Southwest Mississippi Community College Summitt x Hinds Community College Pearl Hinds Community College Vicksburg University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson ADAMS BOLIVAR WASHINGTON SHARKEY ISSAQUENA WARREN CLAIBORNE JEFFERSON x FRANKLIN COAHOMA SUNFLOWER QUITMAN TALLAHATCHIE LEFLORE CARROLL HOLMES HUMPHREYS YAZOO HINDS COPIAH LINCOLN WILKINSON AMITE PIKE Nursing Programs Associates Degree in Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing Master of Science in Nursing PhD in Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice x LAWRENCE MADISON RANKIN SIMPSON WALTHALL YALOBUSHA LAFAYETTE GRENADA MONTGOMERY JEFFERSON DAVIS MARION Pearl River Community College Poplarville ATTALA LEAKE SCOTT SMITH CALHOUN WEBSTER CHOCTAW PONTOTOC WINSTON NESHOBA NEWTON JASPER CHICKASAW CLAY OKTIBBEHA MONROE LOWNDES NOXUBEE KEMPER CLARKE COVINGTON JONES WAYNE LAMAR PEARL RIVER HANCOCK University of Southern Mississippi Gulfport 105 FORREST x STONE PERRY HARRISON LAUDERDALE GREENE GEORGE JACKSON Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Jefferson Davis Campus Gulfport x Mississippi University for Women Tupelo East Central Community College Decatur University of Southern Mississippi Meridian Meridian Community College Meridian Jones County Community College Ellisville University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg William Carey University Hattiesburg Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Perkingston Campus Perkingston Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Jackson County Campus Gautier William Carey University Biloxi Mississippi University for Women Columbus East Mississippi Community College Mayhew

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