Training Opportunities

The Associate Degree Nursing Program offers a curriculum for those seeking an ADN degree and to qualify to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX) as well as licensing from the Mississippi State Board of Nursing.

Pre-requisites required:
Application deadline is March 1st for fall semester and September 15th for spring semester. Applicants must complete a college application and a program application. Applicants must: (1) have an 18 or higher ACT score with an 18 subscore in reading and 17 subscore in Math (or have passed College Algebra or higher math), (2) 2.0 GPA on all previous college work, and (3) a “C” or higher on A&P I and II, Microbiology, and Nutrition.

Length of Program:
2 years

Summary of Program Requirements:
Application deadline is March 1st for fall semester and September 15th for spring semester. Applicants must complete a college application and a program application. Applicants must: (1) have an 18 or higher ACT score with an 18 subscore in reading and 17 subscore in Math (or have passed College Algebra or higher math), (2) 2.0 GPA on all previous college work, and (3) a “C” or higher on A&P I and II, Microbiology, and Nutrition.

Skills Needed
Active Listening, Problem Solving, Service Inclination, Human Connection, Oral Expression

The mission of the Division of Nursing is to provide quality nursing education to prepare students as entry level nurses to meet the nursing needs of the community.

Pre-requisites required:
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Length of Program:
70 hours

Summary of Program Requirements:
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Skills Needed
Active Listening, Problem Solving, Service Inclination, Human Connection, Oral Expression

The Nursing program is a five-semester program whose mission is to prepare graduates to practice safe, competent, patient-centered care in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing health care system. The program seeks to provide full and equal access to opportunities for educational success to meet the community needs. The Nursing curriculum incorporates general education courses along with nursing courses. The nursing courses include classroom instruction with guided clinical experiences in varied health care agencies. Nursing graduates have the opportunity to become Registered Nurses in the healthcare field after successful passage of the NCLEX-RN exam. Registered Nurses are among the most in-demand jobs in the region and also are among the highest paying.

Pre-requisites required:
Check school website for application deadlines. Applicants must: (1) be accepted to the college, (2) complete program application by deadline, (3) submit original transcripts from all colleges to the Office of Student Services by application deadline, (4) have a minimum of 18 ACT, and (5) have a minimum of 2.5 GPA on core courses - English Comp I, Intermediate Algebra, A&P I, A&P II, Microbiology, Human Growth & Development, Speech, and a Humanities Elective).

Length of Program:
5 semesters

Summary of Program Requirements:
Check school website for application deadlines. Applicants must: (1) be accepted to the college, (2) complete program application by deadline, (3) submit original transcripts from all colleges to the Office of Student Services by application deadline, (4) have a minimum of 18 ACT, and (5) have a minimum of 2.5 GPA on core courses - English Comp I, Intermediate Algebra, A&P I, A&P II, Microbiology, Human Growth & Development, Speech, and a Humanities Elective).

Skills Needed
Active Listening, Problem Solving, Service Inclination, Human Connection, Oral Expression

The program of instruction is consistent with the institutional commitment of teaching and learning which is designed to incorporate the highest instructional and nursing standards. The program of instruction is designed to incorporate knowledge, attitudes, and skills applicable to life in a complex society. The program also focuses on the education and healthcare needs of rural East Central Mississippi. The associate degree nurse is prepared to provide and manage care for individuals and groups in a variety of health care settings. Clear, concise, and timely communication with internal and external constituencies is a critical success factor for an effective nursing program. We believe the nurse of the future must encompass the core concepts of patient-centered care, professionalism, leadership, systems-based practice, informatics, communication, collaboration, safety, quality improvement and evidenced based practice, in order to provide safe and effective care. Graduates of the program receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS).

Pre-requisites required:

Length of Program:
70 hours

Summary of Program Requirements:

Skills Needed
Application deadline is January 31st. Applicants must complete a college application and a program application. Applicants must: (1) have a minimum ACT score of 18, (2) have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, (3) complete the following pre-reqs: A&P I with lab, A&P II with lab, and Microbiology with lab, (4) pay pre-admissions fees at the Business Office that include but is not limited to pre-entrance examinations and criminal background check by January 31st, (5) take a pre-entrance exam, and (6) be at least 18 years old. Applicants accepted into the program will have additional requirements, such as a physical exam, immunizations, TB test, and CPR/Basic Life Support certification.

Pre-requisites required:
Application deadline is Oct. 1st and all pre-reqs must be completed by Oct. 1st. Applicants must: (1) apply and be accepted into EMCC, (2) submit a completed School of Nursing Application to the Allied Health Administrative Assistant, (3) have an accredited high school diploma or GED, (4) have a minimum composite score of 18 on the ACT, (5) a grade of “C” or higher in College Algebra, and Anatomy and Physiology I&II completed within the last 5 years, (6) Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all previous college work attempted.

Length of Program:
2 years

Summary of Program Requirements:
Application deadline is Oct. 1st and all pre-reqs must be completed by Oct. 1st. Applicants must: (1) apply and be accepted into EMCC, (2) submit a completed School of Nursing Application to the Allied Health Administrative Assistant, (3) have an accredited high school diploma or GED, (4) have a minimum composite score of 18 on the ACT, (5) a grade of “C” or higher in College Algebra, and Anatomy and Physiology I&II completed within the last 5 years, (6) Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all previous college work attempted.

Skills Needed
Active Listening, Problem Solving, Service Inclination, Human Connection, Oral Expression

The Registered Nursing program at ICC is a two-year (five-semester) program. Graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree and are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The program offers one class per year beginning each fall.

Pre-requisites required:
Application deadline is April 1st. Applicants must submit applications for ICC and the Nursing program. Applicants must: (1) have a high school diploma or equivalency, (2) have a minimum ACT score of 18, (3) have an overall grade point average of at least 2.0 on previous college credit in the prescribed curriculum, and (4) complete the following prerequisites with a grade of ‘C’ or higher by May 20: Anatomy and Physiology I and II with Lab and College Algebra.

Length of Program:
2 years, 5 semesters

Summary of Program Requirements:
Application deadline is April 1st. Applicants must submit applications for ICC and the Nursing program. Applicants must: (1) have a high school diploma or equivalency, (2) have a minimum ACT score of 18, (3) have an overall grade point average of at least 2.0 on previous college credit in the prescribed curriculum, and (4) complete the following prerequisites with a grade of ‘C’ or higher by May 20: Anatomy and Physiology I and II with Lab and College Algebra.

Skills Needed
Active Listening, Problem Solving, Service Inclination, Human Connection, Oral Expression

Students in the program are prepared as entry level professional nurse caregivers. Mastery learning of some concepts is incorporated within the curriculum. Enrollment in nursing courses is limited to students formally accepted into the program of study. Non-nursing courses may be completed prior to admission into the nursing program Graduates of the program receive the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Degree which meets the educational requirement needed to apply for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing licensure examination for the Registered Nurse. A Board of Nursing may, at its discretion, refuse to accept the licensure application of any person who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor or has charges pending on such issues.

Pre-requisites required:
Application deadline is April 1st. Minimum eligibility entrance requirement: (1) be accepted to NEMCC, (2) complete program application by April 1st, and either (3a) ACT composite of 19 or higher, a CGPA of 2.00 or higher, and “C” or higher in Anatomy and Physiology I and II OR (3b) ACT composite of 17 or 18, a CGPA of 2.5 or higher, and “C” or higher in Anatomy and Physiology I and II and 5 other courses required in the nursing curriculum.

Length of Program:
5 semesters

Summary of Program Requirements:
Application deadline is April 1st. Minimum eligibility entrance requirement: (1) be accepted to NEMCC, (2) complete program application by April 1st, and either (3a) ACT composite of 19 or higher, a CGPA of 2.00 or higher, and “C” or higher in Anatomy and Physiology I and II OR (3b) ACT composite of 17 or 18, a CGPA of 2.5 or higher, and “C” or higher in Anatomy and Physiology I and II and 5 other courses required in the nursing curriculum.

Skills Needed
Active Listening, Problem Solving, Service Inclination, Human Connection, Oral Expression

Students in the program are prepared as entry level professional nurse caregivers. Mastery learning of some concepts is incorporated within the curriculum. Enrollment in nursing courses is limited to students formally accepted into the program of study. Non-nursing courses may be completed prior to admission into the nursing program Graduates of the program receive the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Degree which meets the educational requirement needed to apply for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing licensure examination for the Registered Nurse. A Board of Nursing may, at its discretion, refuse to accept the licensure application of any person who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor or has charges pending on such issues.

Pre-requisites required:
Applicants must meet Northeast Mississippi Community College admission requirements.

Length of Program:
2 years

Summary of Program Requirements:
Applicants must meet Northeast Mississippi Community College admission requirements.

Skills Needed
Active Listening, Problem Solving, Service Inclination, Human Connection