Training Opportunities

The LPN to RN Transitional – Hybrid Option is designed to assist qualified LPNs with the transition to RN practice via a hybrid learning environment. LPNs accepted into the hybrid option are awarded fourteen (14) semester hours of credit for previous nursing education. After successfully completing the summer transition course, NUR 1116 , students accepted into the hybrid option will by-pass the first year courses required of ADN graduates. As a hybrid driven curriculum, enrollment is limited.

Pre-requisites required:

Length of Program:
3 Semesters

Summary of Program Requirements:

Skills Needed

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. LPN students are provided an opportunity to seek advanced placement into the Associate Degree Nursing program.

Pre-requisites required:

Length of Program:
2 years

Summary of Program Requirements:

Skills Needed

The LPN to RN Transitional – Non-Hybrid Option is designed to assist qualified LPNs with the transition to RN practice via a classroom (face to face) learning environment. LPNs accepted into the non-hybrid option are awarded fourteen (14) semester hours of credit for previous nursing education. After successfully completing the summer transition course, NUR 1116 , students accepted into the non-hybrid option will by-pass the first year courses required of ADN graduates. As a traditional classroom driven curriculum, enrollment is limited.

Pre-requisites required:

Length of Program:
3 semesters

Summary of Program Requirements:

Skills Needed

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:
Contact for more information.

Length of Program:
2 years

Summary of Program Requirements:
Contact for more information.

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

"At Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, we are proud to offer nursing program options which will allow our students to choose the nursing career path that is best suited to their current needs. The nursing options at MGCCC include the following programs: Associate Degree Nursing Practical Nursing LPN to RN Transitional (Hybrid & Non-Hybrid)"

Pre-requisites required:
Contact for more information.

Length of Program:
4 semesters

Summary of Program Requirements:
Contact for more information.

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

The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program at PRCC is designed to prepare graduates for a challenging and satisfying career as a registered nurse (RN). The ADN program begins each fall and spring semester on the Poplarville campus. Once accepted into the ADN program, the traditional option is four semesters in length or the LPN to ADN option is one part-time semester with the remaining two semesters of the traditional program of study. The curriculum includes a balance of nursing and general educational courses. Students have the opportunity to apply nursing theory and skills in the simulation/skills lab and in a variety of healthcare agencies. Clinical settings may include hospitals located within the six counties the college serves as well as clinics, long-term care facilities, physician offices, rehabilitation centers, and K-12 schools. Students are required to provide their own transportation to all clinical experiences.

Pre-requisites required:
PRCC student verification. ADN application with photo. Copy of ACT score, if applicable. Copy of transcript(s) from all colleges previously attended; including PRCC. Copy of high school transcript from an accredited high school or GED test score, if never attended college. Copy of Pre-Admission Exam score. Completed Criminal Background Check (CBC) questionnaire. If applicable, a letter from the dean or director of any ADN or BSN program attended stating date of eligibility to return. Note: If not eligible for immediate return, the waiting period is three (3) years from exit date to apply. If applicable, a copy of current unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license and a completed LPN Employer Verification form. Ability to meet Core Performance Standards: Critical Judgment, Communication, Interpersonal Reactions, Mobility - Physical Strength & Stamina, Motor Skills, and Senses – Auditory, Olfactory, Tactile, & Visual.

Length of Program:
2 years

Summary of Program Requirements:
PRCC student verification. ADN application with photo. Copy of ACT score, if applicable. Copy of transcript(s) from all colleges previously attended; including PRCC. Copy of high school transcript from an accredited high school or GED test score, if never attended college. Copy of Pre-Admission Exam score. Completed Criminal Background Check (CBC) questionnaire. If applicable, a letter from the dean or director of any ADN or BSN program attended stating date of eligibility to return. Note: If not eligible for immediate return, the waiting period is three (3) years from exit date to apply. If applicable, a copy of current unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license and a completed LPN Employer Verification form. Ability to meet Core Performance Standards: Critical Judgment, Communication, Interpersonal Reactions, Mobility - Physical Strength & Stamina, Motor Skills, and Senses – Auditory, Olfactory, Tactile, & Visual.

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

"The Associate Degree Nursing Program provides students with educational opportunities for personal and intellectual development and for a career to help meet the health care needs of the community. MCC’s program prepares graduates for beginning staff level positions as registered nurses. A graduate receives an Associate of Applied Science degree and is eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for licensure as a registered nurse. The program includes a balance of general education and nursing courses, along with planned experiences in patient care. Students learn basic nursing techniques in the college laboratory and care for patients in affiliated hospitals and other clinical agencies. In addition to regular College tuition and fees, students will have additional expenses for clinical apparel, standardized tests, background checks, drug screening, organizational dues, books and insurance. A detailed cost sheet is available from the program coordinator. Students are responsible for their own transportation between the College and clinical agencies."

Pre-requisites required:
Anatomy and Physiology I and II with lab with C or better, Composite score of 18 on national ACT, have a GPA of 2.0 or higher on all previous college coursework and a grade of C or higher on all ADN curriculum courses; OR 17 composite on national ACT, A&P Ian II with labs with C or higher and 16 additional hours of general education courses as listed in the ADN curriculum, and a 2.5 or higher on all previous college coursework; competitive admissions process

Length of Program:
2 years

Summary of Program Requirements:
Anatomy and Physiology I and II with lab with C or better, Composite score of 18 on national ACT, have a GPA of 2.0 or higher on all previous college coursework and a grade of C or higher on all ADN curriculum courses; OR 17 composite on national ACT, A&P Ian II with labs with C or higher and 16 additional hours of general education courses as listed in the ADN curriculum, and a 2.5 or higher on all previous college coursework; competitive admissions process

Skills Needed
Compassion, Communication, Ethics, Critical Thinking, Attention To Detail, Confidence, Adaptability, and Stamina

This program consists of nursing and non-nursing courses granting college credit. The program of study qualifies the graduate to be eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEXRN ®). Graduates are prepared to render competent nursing care in a variety of healthcare settings.

Pre-requisites required:
Applicants must meet Jones College admission requirements.

Length of Program:
2 years

Summary of Program Requirements:
Applicants must meet Jones College admission requirements.

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