Registered Nurses
Average salaries are $24.04 an hour, while experienced professionals earn an average of $40.87 an hour.
Sector: Healthcare
About the Job:
Registered Nurses (RNs) provide direct patient care, monitor patient health, administer medications, and assist doctors during medical procedures. RNs play a crucial role in patient recovery and healthcare delivery in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.
Years Needed for Development:
2-4 years (Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing)
Where Are the Jobs in Mississippi:
Hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities along the Gulf Coast.
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Thank you for your interest in the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program at Coahoma Community College. The ADN (RN) program of study is designed for qualified Licensed Practical Nurses and consists of 2 semesters (30 semester hours) of general education courses and one summer term followed by 2 semesters of nursing courses. Students are provided clinical experiences that build on previously acquired skills and include direct patient care, virtual learning methods, and clinical simulations using computerized patient care mannequins.
The philosophy, purpose, and outcomes of the nursing program reflect those of the parent institution, Copiah-Lincoln Community College. The Division of Associate Degree Nursing is designed to advance the overall purpose of the college by providing educational opportunities to qualified students for a career in nursing. The mission/purpose of the Division of Associate Degree Nursing Program is to provide a student-centered educational milieu consisting of quality instruction and high expectations to residents from the college service area and beyond who seek to become registered nurses. Graduates of the program are prepared to function at entry-level positions as providers of care, managers of care, and members within the discipline of nursing.
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 healthcare 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 evidence-based practice, in order to provide safe and effective care. Graduates of the program receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS).
The purpose of the Associate Degree Nursing program is to prepare men and women for the role of registered nurse, competent to function as a professional and valuable member of the health care team in providing care for individuals, families and communities.
EMCC offers two entry options for the Associate Degree Nursing Program. The Generic option and the LPN to RN transition option.
The Transition option is for Licensed Practical Nurses who wish to become Registered Nurses. The program is designed to be completed in three semesters. The student will begin the transition program in the fall semester. The first semester of this program will be primarily on line with visits to the campus for testing and skills validations only. Upon successful completion of the first semester, the student will join the second year of the generic RN option.
Our Associate Degree in Nursing is a two-year program that prepares you as a generalist capable of providing competent, accountable client care in diverse settings. Major areas of emphasis encompass the following core components of nursing practice: professional behaviors, communication, assessment, clinical decision-making, caring interventions, teaching and learning, collaboration, and managing care.
The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) 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.
If you are an LPN/Paramedic looking for an accelerated path to ADN, we have two choices for you!
Option I offers a twelve-month program for LPN/Paramedic who take transition courses in the summer, enter the generic program at the sophomore level in August, and complete the program the following May.
Option II offers a slower-paced avenue to LPN/Paramedic who take nursing theory courses in the fall and spring of the first year and enter the generic program at the sophomore level in August of the second year and complete the program the following May.
Registered Nursing 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. This program requires prerequisite courses and a minimum ACT score of 18. The prerequisites are located under the Program Admission Information and Procedures document below under the resources tab.
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.
The Associate of Arts degree with a major in nursing requires courses in biological and social sciences, the humanities, as well as in nursing. Non-nursing classes are held on campus along with other college majors. Non-nursing courses may be taken prior to admission into the Nursing Program.
This 73-credit-hour program prepares graduates for beginning staff-level positions as registered nurses. Graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science degree and are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for licensure as a registered nurse.
The Associate Degree Nursing 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.
The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program is designed to provide educational opportunities to qualified students for a rewarding career that will help meet the expanding health care needs of the community. The program prepares the individual to practice as a Registered Nurse, according to the State of Mississippi Law. Graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree and are eligible to take the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX®) for licensure as registered nurses.
Become a registered nurse (RN) with one semester of pre-requisites and four semesters of ADN coursework. The curriculum allows for an ADN entrance and completion or an ADN entrance with a PN Exit completion. As an ADN/PN option program, the curriculum is designed to prepare students to become qualified registered nurses or practical nurses.
At Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, we are proud to offer nursing program options that will allow our students to choose the nursing career path that is best suited to their current needs.
The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program at PRCC is designed to prepare graduates for a challenging and satisfying career as a registered nurse. The ADN program offers three options between two campuses: Forrest County and Poplarville. Once accepted into the program, the Traditional ADN and the LPN to ADN Day options begin each fall and spring semester on the Poplarville campus. On the Forrest County Campus, the Traditional ADN option begins each fall. The Traditional ADN options are four semesters in length. The LPN to ADN Evening option is offered on both campuses each summer semester. All LPN to ADN options (Day and Evening) are three semesters in length. Programs of study differ for each option in regard to entry requirements and class schedules. 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 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
The ADN faculty spend many of their instructional hours in local clinical facilities assisting students & their clinic patients. Please utilize the faculty’s contact information listed. Email is the most efficient means to reach a faculty member- ensuring a quicker response. We are excited about your interest in the program and look forward to hearing from you soon.
The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program provides quality nursing education to prepare students as entry-level registered nurses to meet the nursing needs of the community. The ADN program meets the educational, employment, career, cultural, and special needs of its students and the community through the offering of:
- Partnerships with community and healthcare facilities and universities.
- Highly technical simulation and skills laboratories.
- Student support through nursing Student Navigator assistance, student advising, remediation and NCLEX review.
- Professional career preparation through nursing transition class and Student Nurses Association membership.
- Support and recognition of achievement in Alpha Delta Nu nursing honor society and nursing scholarships.
- Seamless nursing education advancement opportunities through LPN advanced placement option.
The Associate Degree Nursing program provides educational opportunities to qualified students utilizing a curriculum that is designed to prepare graduates who are competent to function as entry-level registered nurses. The program helps to meet the expanding and ever-changing health care needs of the community by providing graduates who are prepared to practice as a professional member of the interdisciplinary health care team providing safe client-centered care with critical thinking, innovation, and adaptability in a variety of health care settings. The curriculum includes a balance of general education, current nursing theory, clinical and laboratory experience.
The University of Mississippi School of Nursing was founded in 1948, and thousands of its graduates have cared for the people of Mississippi in health care ever since. The SON develops nurse leaders through our innovative partnerships; unique community-based systems; evidence-based practice and research; and a focus on excellence and life-long learning.
The UMMC campus houses four specialized hospitals, including the state's only children's hospital, a women's and infant's hospital, an adult hospital, and a critical care hospital. These learning hospitals give SON students the opportunity to participate in truly unique clinical experiences not found anywhere else in the state. UMMC also has the state's only Level 1 traumacenter, Level 4 neonatal intensive care nursery, and organ transplant program, meaning that our students have the opportunity to obtain the experiences required in the field and population of their choice.
To accommodate students at all educational and career levels, whether you are beginning your nursing education or advancing upon previous healthcare education, the School of Nursing offers five pathways for completing the baccalaureate degree in nursing: Pre-Licensure, LPN - Advanced Placement (traditional or hybrid), 2nd Degree Hybrid, Healthcare Transitions Hybrid, and RN to BSN.