Why MC Nursing?

MC Nursing Cares. And It Shows.

That’s why MC consistently ranks among the top colleges in Mississippi for nursing.

Whether it’s preparing the next generation of nurses, public health leaders, or producing the clinical nurse leaders of the future, Mississippi College School of Nursing is the ideal place to grow and flourish in the field of healthcare.

The Christian faith is what sets us apart from other nursing schools.

Jesus tells us that the greatest commandment is to love God and to love our neighbor — and we view nursing as a fulfillment of that command. This helps cultivate a commitment to providing complete and compassionate care for all patients. We call this the “inasmuch” rule, based on Jesus’ admonition that “inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.”

From the moment I stepped foot on MC’s campus the Lord has been faithful to provide a community of believers that challenge me in my faith and walk alongside me. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else!”

— Mya, ‘25

Curriculum

Your courses will reflect current best practices in nursing care while encouraging you to consider how your faith can inform your practice. The fruits of the Spirit are integrated throughout each of our four clinical semesters, encouraging you to approach nursing with a sense of purpose and calling.

Faculty and Mentorship

Our faculty members are dedicated Christians who serve as role models and mentors. They will guide you not only in developing your academic and clinical skills but also in your personal and spiritual growth.

Community Service

The School of Nursing encourages community service activities — even offering an option to earn non-clinical elective hours for nursing related mission activities in areas of need in the US or abroad.

Spiritual Support

We provide robust spiritual support through chapel services, prayer groups, and other faith-based activities. This support will help you navigate the challenges of your education and future career, ensuring your spiritual well-being alongside your academic and professional development.

Mississippi College School of Nursing is dedicated to combining unwavering Christian values with academic excellence to create a unique educational experience.

Since our inception in 1969, the School of Nursing has been a recognized and award-winning school. Our programs equip students with the latest advancements in nursing care, ensuring you graduate ready to make a compassionate and impactful difference in the world.

Accreditations

CCNE accredited

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

The baccalaureate degree program/master's degree program in nursing at the Mississippi College School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

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Jackson, MS 39211-6453
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→ Multiple start times per year

→ Hands-on clinical placements with local community agency partners

→ Integrated simulation across all clinical courses to promote clinical reasoning skills and application

→ Mississippi Student Nursing Association leadership for the state, led by all MC nursing students since 2017

→ Employers seek out MC nursing students

→ MC nursing faculty hold graduate and/or postgraduate degrees from many locations and bring a wealth of expertise and experience to stretch student learning

Nursing Facilities

The Harvey Garrison Jr. Learning Center supports audio-visual media and simulated patient care bed bays in four classrooms and the nursing skills center. Audio-visual capacity is augmented through the College's Learning Resources Center (online or campus access) in the Leland Speed Library. The clinical portions of the nursing courses utilize a variety of hospitals and agencies in the Jackson area. Students may also elect for learning experience in other localities within the United States or in foreign countries.

Since it’s establishment in 1969, the MC School of Nursing has become recognized leader in training exceptional nurses to meet the needs of patients with a heart for Christian caring.

MC Nursing school has the best faculty that genuinely care about your success throughout the entirety of your nursing school process. No matter how long it takes or how hard it is they are always there for you and want to help you. MC nursing school also gave me some of my best friends. I couldn’t have made it without them and I am always grateful for everything that MC gave to me over my 4 years there but especially the two I spent in nursing school.

— Gracie Eubank

MC has not only given me the opportunity to pursue my career as a nurse, but it has introduced me to some of the best people I know.”

— Rena, Brandon, MS

I can attest that Mississippi College School of Nursing has exceptional Student and Graduate Nurses. Mississippi College and Baptist Health Systems have an affiliate agreement for clinical experiences for the Student Nurses. The student and graduate nurses from the school demonstrate professionalism, knowledge, clinical expertise, critical thinking and caring skills. As an employer, BHS aspires to have the students for clinical rotations. The nursing faculty demonstrates professional and caring attributes to prepare the student and graduate nurses for the nursing workforce. At BHS, we seek to hire the quality of graduate nurses from Mississippi College School of Nursing.

— Brenda Castleberry, '91, RN, BSN, MSN

Mississippi College School of Nursing has prepared me for endless opportunities in the healthcare field. My instructors have humbly cultivated me into excellence. I would recommend any student to pursue a degree in nursing here.”

— Zhara, Oxford, MS

The Mississippi College School of Nursing faculty are extraordinary. I have seen the distinct difference that can be found as a result of having been mentored by instructors in a small setting who genuinely care deeply about Christ, their profession, their students, and each other. A bright smile, an act of kindness, a sincere prayer, a devotional to start the day - these things, while they may be simple, can never be underestimated in their ability to make a profound difference in the lives of students. I will be forever thankful for the aspects of the Christ-centered curriculum that have positively influenced me, both as a nurse and as an individual.

— Grace Willing, ’13, RN, BSN