Legal limitations for licensure as a registered nurse:
Information related to applying for licensure to practice as a registered nurse, upon completion of the Associate Degree Nursing Program, is contained in the Mississippi Nursing Practice Law and Rules and Regulations, amended through July 1, 2010. Graduates must apply to the Mississippi Board of Nursing to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®). Applicants to the Associate Degree Nursing Program should be aware of the following restriction regarding who may qualify to write the NCLEX-RN®:

"The Board may, in its discretion, refuse to accept the application of any person who has been convicted of a criminal offense under any provision of Title 97 of the Mississippi code of 1972, as now or hereafter amended, or any provision of this chapter."*          *Mississippi Nursing Practice Law, 2010, page 9.

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.

Progression: A grade of “C” on each course listed in the four-semester ADN curriculum (NUR courses plus general education courses) and a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 (“C” average) or higher on all college courses are necessary to progress and to graduate from the Associate Degree Nursing program. In addition, students must demonstrate a satisfactory pattern of behavior according to the “Criteria for Responsible Behavior,” published in the Associate Degree Nursing Student Handbook.

Admission requirements (in addition to general requirements):

Attain an 18 composite score on the ACT. (If taken prior to October 1989, a composite of 15 is acceptable) and complete the pre-requisites of Anatomy and Physiology I and II with a "C" or higher; and have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 ("C" average) or higher on all previous college coursework and a "C" or higher on all ADN curriculum courses.

OR

Attain a 17 composite score on the ACT, complete Anatomy & Physiology I and II with a "C" or higher in each course, and complete 16 additional hours of general education courses as listed in the AD Nursing curriculum with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on all previous college coursework and a "C" or higher on all A.D.N. curriculum courses.

And

Participate in an ADN information session and pass a short numerical skills test, which will be given at that time. This mandatory information session will be scheduled for the prospective student only after all other requirements have been met. Students will receive notice from the Admissions Office about scheduling their information session and numerical skills test.  Click HERE for details related to the points awarded for variables in the competitive selection process.

The ADN Admissions Committee will select each semester’s class from the pool of applicants who meet    minimum admission requirements.  Any application with incomplete records will not be considered for admission.  The admission process is competitive and completion of minimum requirements is not a guarantee of admission.  Priority consideration for admission will be given as follows: 1) In-district students who complete program prerequisites and/or general education coursework at MCC; 2) Out-of-district students who complete program prerequisites and/or general education coursework at MCC; 3) Mississippi residents who complete program prerequisites and/or general education coursework elsewhere; 4) Out-of-state students.  In addition to residency points, applicant’s competitiveness is determined by ACT score, GPA. and grades in courses completed.  Click HERE or see the Nursing Advisor for additional details.

After program admission and prior to enrollment, students must receive CPR certification. Students must provide proof of immunization for MMR. A Mantoux Two-Step TB Skin Test is required prior to admission.  Drug Screening Test will be scheduled after enrollment.

All students admitted into the Program will be required to pay for fingerprinting and background checks, which will be done after admission and prior to clinical laboratories. These fees will be attached as registration fees. There are certain convictions that will prevent an individual being eligible to participate in clinical experiences. If a student is unable to participate in clinical experiences, he/she will be dismissed from the Program. For additional information, please contact the Nursing Advisor.

Deadlines for submitting admission application information are March 1st for Fall admission and October 1st for Spring admission.  The application information due by March 1 or October 1 includes submission of all official transcripts, national ACT score, and MCC admission application for the semester admission is being sought. 

Students in the Associate Degree Nursing Program must attend MCC full time (12 or more semester credit hours).  Students admitted in January must be eligible to participate in the Rural Health Program which includes being a Mississippi resident upon admission and contractually committing to work in a rural area of the state for a limited time after graduation.  Currently all areas of the state are considered "rural" with the exception of Metro Jackson.

Admission requirements, curriculum, and other program information subject to change. See your program advisor/counselor for additional information.