Nursing Degrees
BSN Program
Traditional and accelerated BSN options prepare you to make a difference in people’s lives every day as a registered nurse.
Transform The World Around You with A Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
MC offers traditional and accelerated paths to earning your BSN.
Begin Your Nursing Career with our Bsn program
If you’re passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and want to pursue a rewarding career in nursing, you’re in the right place. Our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program offers traditional and accelerated options designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience needed to become a compassionate and competent nurse. Through engaging classes, practical training, and clinical rotations, you’ll learn how to provide quality patient care, collaborate effectively in healthcare teams, and make informed decisions in various healthcare settings. Join us on this exciting journey to become a skilled and caring nurse!
What Does a nurse do?
Your role extends beyond mere medical care; you are a listener, a supporter, and a source of hope for those in need. Whether you’re administering medications, providing comfort, or advocating for patient rights, your presence makes a profound difference in the lives of individuals and communities. Nursing is not just a profession; it’s a calling—a calling to serve, nurture, and make a meaningful impact on the world around you.
Speed Up Your Career with Our ACCELERATED BSN Program
MC also offers an accelerated BSN program designed for individuals who already have a bachelor’s degree in another field and want to become a registered nurse in a shorter time frame. In this program, you’ll dive straight into nursing courses, focusing on essential nursing skills and knowledge. The accelerated pace allows you to complete your BSN degree in 4 semesters instead of the traditional 4 years. It’s a fast-paced and intensive program that prepares you for the challenges and rewards of a nursing career in a condensed timeline.
Freshman Year
| Fall | Hrs. | Spring | Hrs. |
| English Composition (ENG 101) | 3 | English Composition (ENG 102) | 3 |
| Anatomy & Physiology (BIO 203) | 4 | Anatomy & Physiology (BIO 204) | 4 |
| Old Testament (BIB 110) | 3 | New Testament (BIB 120) | 3 |
| College Algebra (MAT 111) | 3 | Social Sciences (SOC 205 or MLG 205) | 3 |
| Psychology-Intro (PSY 201) | 3 | Nutrition (KIN 211) | 3 |
| Total | 16 | Total | 16 |
Sophomore Year
| Fall | Hrs. | Spring | Hrs. |
| Literature (ENG 211, 212, or 213) | 3 | History (HIS 102 or 212) | 3 |
| Chemistry (CHE 124) | 4 | Microbiology (BIO 251) | 4 |
| Transition to Nursing Practice (NUR 250) | 3 | Physical Education | 2 |
| History (HIS 101 or 211) | 3 | Developmental Psychology (PSY 314) | 3 |
| Fine Arts (ART, MUS THE 125) | 3 | Statistics (PSY 301,MAT 207 or DAT 251) | 3 |
| Guided Elective | 1 | ||
| Total | 16 | Total | 16 |
Summer
Guided elective - (may be taken any summer, 3 hrs. needed prior to graduation). Any other prerequisites not completed must also be taken prior to Semester I Nursing Courses.
Junior
| Semester 1 | Hrs. | Semester 2 | Hrs. |
| Foundations (NUR 386) | 5 | Maternal Newborn, Women's Health ( NUR 390) | 5 |
| Health Assessment (NUR 382) | 5 | Medical Surgical - Pediatrics (NUR 379) | 5 |
| Pathophysiology (NUR 383) | 2 | Pharmacology (NUR 381) | 2 |
| Therapeutic Communication (NUR 375) | 2 | Nursing Research (NUR 407) | 2 |
| Clinical Reasoning 1 (378) | 1 | Clinical Reasoning 2 (NUR 398) | 1 |
| Research Honors (NUR 361) optional | 2 | ||
| Total | 15 | Total | 15/17 |
Summer
|
Class |
Hrs. | Class | Hrs. |
| Clinical Elective (NUR 333 or NUR 336) | 3 | ||
| or | |||
| Non-Clinical Elective | 3 | ||
| Total | 3 |
Senior Year
| Semester 3 | Hrs. | Semester 4 | Hrs. |
| Chronic Health Problems (NUR 406) | 5 | Unstable Health Problems (NUR 433) | 5 |
| Mental Health (NUR 484) | 5 | Community & Population Health (NUR 436) | 5 |
| Health Care Informatics (NUR 404) | 2 | Leadership/Management (NUR 437) | 2 |
|
Transcultural Patterns of Health (NUR 305) |
1 | Preparation for Professional Exams (NUR 439) | 2 |
| Health Policy and Finance (NUR 396) | 1 | Clinical Reasoning 4 (NUR 448) | 1 |
| Clinical Reasoning 3 (NUR 428) | 1 | Research Honors (NUR 463) optional | 2 |
| Research Honors (NUR 462) optional | 2 | ||
| Total | 15/17 | Total | 15/17 |
| Course | Course Name | Hours |
| Semester 1 | ||
| NUR 386 | Foundations of Nursing | 5 |
| NUR 382 | Health Assessment Across the Lifespan | 5 |
| NUR 375 | Therapeutic Communication | 2 |
| NUR 383 | Pathophysiology | 2 |
| NUR 378 | Clinical Reasoning 1 | 1 |
| Semester 2 | ||
| NUR 390 | Maternal/Newborn & Women's Health | 5 |
| NUR 379 | Medical Surgical - Pediatrics | 5 |
| NUR 381 | Pharmacology | 2 |
| NUR 407 | Nursing Research | 2 |
| NUR 398 | Clinical Reasoning 2 | 1 |
| NUR 361 | Research Honors (optional) | 2 |
| Semester 3 | ||
| NUR 406 | Chronic Health Problems | 5 |
| NUR 484 | Behavioral/Mental Health Nursing | 5 |
| NUR 404 | Health Care Informatics | 2 |
| NUR 305 | Transcultural Patterns of Health | 1 |
| NU$ 396 | Health Policy & Finance | 1 |
| NUR 428 | Clinical Reasoning 3 | 1 |
| NUR 462 | Research Honors (optional) | 2 |
| Semester 4 | ||
| NUR 433 | Unstable Health Problems | 5 |
| NUR 436 | Community and Population Health | 5 |
| NUR 437 | Leadership/Management in Nursing | 2 |
| NUR 439 | Preparation for Professional Exam | 2 |
| NUR 448 | Clinical Reasoning 4 | 1 |
| NUR 463 | Research Honors (optioinal) | 2 |
Students interested in entering the nursing program must first apply to and be accepted by Mississippi College.
After being accepted to Mississippi College, you will submit an application to the School of Nursing the semester before you plan to begin the program, once all prerequisite courses and admission requirements have been successfully completed.
Application Deadlines
| Enrollment Semester | Deadline |
| Fall | March 1 |
| Spring | October 1 |
To be eligible for admission to the traditional BSN nursing program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Prerequisite Courses
All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher:
- Chemistry - 3 credit hours
- Anatomy & Physiology I (with lab) – 4 credit hours
- Anatomy & Physiology II (with lab) – 4 credit hours
- Microbiology (with lab) – 4 credit hours
- Developmental Psychology – 3 credit hours
- Statistics (PSY 301, MAT 207 or DAT 251) – 3 credit hours
- Nutrition – 3 credit hours
Academic Requirements
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
- One of the following test scores:
- HESI A2 Admission Exam: 80% or higher
- ACT Composite Score (with science component): 21 or higher
Academically qualified students are provisionally accepted into the program, pending successful completion of all entry requirements, including a criminal background check, drug screening, health clearance, and any additional criteria necessary for participation in clinical placements.
Students previously enrolled at any nursing program, including Mississippi College School of Nursing, with two or more nursing course failures are not eligible for admission or readmission to the nursing program. Students who were dismissed for any reason from a nursing program, including Mississippi College School of Nursing, are not eligible for admission or readmission to the nursing program.
If you have any admission questions, please email nursing@mc.edu or call 601-925-3837.
After being accepted to Mississippi College, you will submit an application to the School of Nursing the semester before you plan to begin the program, once all prerequisite courses and admission requirements have been successfully completed.
Application Deadlines
| Enrollment Semester | Deadline |
| Fall | March 1 |
| Spring | October 1 |
To be eligible for admission to the accelerated BSN (second degree) nursing program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Prerequisite Courses
All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher:
- Chemistry – 3 credit hours
- Anatomy & Physiology I (with lab) – 4 credit hours
- Anatomy & Physiology II (with lab) – 4 credit hours
- Microbiology (with lab) – 4 credit hours
- Developmental Psychology – 3 credit hours
- Statistics (PSY 301, MAT 207 or DAT 251) – 3 credit hours
- Nutrition – 3 credit hours
- Old or New Testament – 3 credit hours
Academic Requirements
- Earned a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing discipline from a regionally accredited college or university
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 n the last 60 hours of coursework
- One of the following test scores:
- HESI A2 Admission Exam: 80% or higher
- ACT Composite Score (with science component): 21 or higher
Academically qualified students are provisionally accepted into the program, pending successful completion of all entry requirements, including a criminal background check, drug screening, health clearance, and any additional criteria necessary for participation in clinical placements.
Students previously enrolled at any nursing program, including Mississippi College School of Nursing, with two or more nursing course failures are not eligible for admission or readmission to the nursing program. Students who were dismissed for any reason from a nursing program, including Mississippi College School of Nursing, are not eligible for admission or readmission to the nursing program.
If you have any admission questions, please email nursing@mc.edu or call 601-925-3837.
Featured BSN Program Courses
Therapeutic Communication
Focus on active listening, empathy, and nonverbal cues to connect with patients. You aim to build trust, understand their emotions, and create a supportive atmosphere for healing. It’s about ensuring patients feel valued, heard, and cared for throughout their healthcare journey.
Chronic Health Problems
You’ll study how long-lasting illnesses happen, what signs to look for, and how doctors diagnose and treat them. You’ll also discover how nurses can help patients manage these conditions, prevent problems, and improve their lives. Plus, you’ll explore how chronic illnesses affect families, communities, and healthcare.
Clinical Reasoning
As a healthcare professional, clinical reasoning is how you analyze patient data, identify issues, and develop treatment plans. It involves critical thinking, problem-solving, and using evidence-based practice to ensure the best patient outcomes. Clinical reasoning helps you make informed decisions and navigate complex healthcare scenarios effectively.
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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.”
— Zharia, Oxford, MS
What can you do with a BSN?
Explore some of the many doors that open once you have your nursing degree:
REGISTERED NURSE
As an RN, you can work in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, or community health settings, providing direct patient care, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams to promote patient well-being.
NURSE EDUCATOR
With a BSN and additional education or experience, you can become a nurse educator, teaching nursing students in academic settings, conducting training programs for healthcare staff, or providing patient education in healthcare facilities.
NURSE MANAGER or ADMINISTRATOR
BSN graduates can pursue leadership roles as nurse managers or administrators in healthcare organizations. In these positions, you would oversee nursing staff, manage patient care units, coordinate healthcare services, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
