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 |
Hours |
Spring |
Hours |
|
English Composition I (ENG 101) |
3 |
English Composition II (ENG 102) |
3 |
|
Chemistry (CHE 124) |
4 |
Microbiology (BIO 251) |
4 |
|
College Algebra (MAT 111) |
3 |
Nutrition (KIN 211) |
3 |
|
Old Testament (BIB 110 or 111) |
3 |
New Testament (BIB 120 or 121) |
3 |
|
Introduction to Psychology (PSY 201) |
3 |
Developmental Psychology (PSY 314) |
3 |
|
Chapel |
0 |
Writing Proficiency Exam (ENG 099) |
0 |
|
|
|
Chapel |
0 |
|
Total |
16 |
Total |
16 |
Sophomore Year
|
Fall |
Hours |
Spring |
Hours |
|
Anatomy & Physiology I (BIO 203) |
4 |
Anatomy & Physiology II (BIO 204) |
4 |
|
Literature (ENG 211, 212, or 213) |
3 |
Statistics (MAT 207, DAT 251, or PSY 301) |
3 |
|
Fine Arts (ART, MUS, or THE 125) |
3 |
History (HIS 104 or 212) |
3 |
|
History (HIS 103 or 211) |
3 |
Physical Education (KIN 123 or 2 credits in PAC or ATH) |
2 |
|
Sociology (SOC 205 or MLG 205) |
3 |
Elective (optional) |
3 |
|
Chapel |
0 |
Chapel |
0 |
|
Total |
16 |
Total |
12 or 15 |
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
|
Fall |
Hours |
Spring |
Hours |
|
Foundations of Nursing Practice (NUR 386) |
6 |
Adult Health I (NUR 406) |
5 |
|
Health Assessment (NUR 382) |
4 |
Pediatric Nursing (NUR 393) |
4 |
|
Professional Role Development (NUR 310) |
3 |
Pharmacology (NUR 381) |
3 |
|
Pathophysiology (NUR 383) |
3 |
Evidence-Based Practice and Research (NUR 407) |
3 |
|
Total |
16 |
Total |
15 |
Summer
|
Class |
Hrs. | Class | Hrs. |
| Clinical Elective (NUR 333 or NUR 336) | 3 | ||
| or | |||
| Non-Clinical Elective | 3 | ||
| Total | 3 |
Senior Year
|
Fall |
Hours |
Spring |
Hours |
|
Adult Health II (NUR 433) |
5 |
Nursing Practice Synthesis (NUR 497) |
4 |
|
Reproductive & Neonatal Nursing (NUR 420) |
5 |
Mental Health Nursing (NUR 484) |
4 |
|
Population Health (NUR 471) |
4 |
NCLEX Preparation and Review (NUR 439) |
2 |
|
Health Info Tech & Quality Improvement (NUR 405) |
1 |
The Healthcare System and Leadership (NUR 425) |
3 |
|
|
|
Nursing Elective (can be taken during any semester) |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
Total |
16 |
| Course | Course Name | Hours |
| Semester 1 | ||
| NUR 386 |
Foundations of Nursing Practice |
6 |
| NUR 382 |
Health Assessment |
4 |
| NUR 310 |
Professional Role Development |
3 |
| NUR 383 |
Pathophysiology |
3 |
|
Total |
16 |
|
| Semester 2 | ||
| NUR 406 |
Adult Health I |
5 |
| NUR 393 |
Pediatric Nursing |
4 |
| NUR 381 |
Pharmacology |
3 |
| NUR 407 |
Evidence-Based Practice and Research |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
| Semester 3 | ||
| NUR 433 |
Adult Health II |
5 |
| NUR 420 |
Reproductive & Neonatal Nursing |
5 |
| NUR 471 |
Population Health |
4 |
| NUR 405 |
Health Info Tech & Quality Improvement |
1 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
| Semester 4 | ||
| NUR 497 |
Nursing Practice Synthesis |
4 |
| NUR 484 |
Mental Health Nursing |
4 |
| NUR 439 |
NCLEX Preparation and Review |
2 |
| NUR 425 |
The Healthcare System and Leadership |
3 |
|
Nursing Elective (any semester) |
3 |
|
|
Total |
16 |
Admission Steps
Students interested in entering the nursing program must first apply to and be accepted by Mississippi Christian University.
After being accepted to Mississippi Christian University, use your MC email to 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. Applicants may have no more than two failed and repeated prerequisite courses.
- Chemistry - 3 credit hours
- ENG 101- 3 credit hours
- ENG 102 – 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
Completion of the majority of MC core curriculum requirements prior to program entry (No more than 3 remaining MC core curriculum credit hours before beginning nursing courses).
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 Christian University 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 Christian University 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.
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. Applicants may have no more than two failed and repeated prerequisite courses.
- 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 in the last 60 hours of coursework
- Completion of the majority of MC core curriculum requirements prior to program entry (No more than 3 remaining MC core curriculum credit hours before beginning nursing courses)
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 Christian University 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 Christian University 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.
BSN Program Goals
The BSN program will:
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Foster Christ-like nurses grounded in Christian values that emphasize compassion, humility, and ethical integrity in all aspects of patient care, leadership, and professional conduct.
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Prepare graduates with the knowledge, skills, and judgment necessary to deliver safe, high-quality, and evidence-informed nursing care across diverse populations and healthcare settings.
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Instill a commitment to continuous personal and professional growth through critical self-reflection, ongoing education, and the integration of new evidence into practice.
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Encourage intellectual curiosity and critical inquiry by engaging students in research, quality improvement, and the pursuit of innovative, technology-enhanced solutions to improve patient outcomes.
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Inspire graduates to serve and lead with purpose in local, national, and global communities by delivering culturally sensitive care that reflects a sense of mission, justice, and service to others.
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Prepare graduates to function effectively within complex healthcare systems by promoting teamwork, systems thinking, and interprofessional collaboration for holistic and coordinated care.
BSN Program Outcomes
By the completion of the BSN program, graduates will be prepared to:
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Demonstrate spiritual sensitivity, ethical reasoning, and moral responsibility in clinical decision-making and patient care.
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Apply current scientific evidence, clinical judgment, and best practices to provide safe, high-quality, and culturally competent care across diverse settings.
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Evaluate personal performance and clinical experiences to identify areas for growth, and actively pursue ongoing education and professional development.
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Apply inquiry-based thinking to assess clinical problems, ask meaningful questions, and implement innovative strategies for improving patient outcomes.
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Navigate complex healthcare systems and appropriately use current and emerging technologies to enhance care coordination, safety, and efficiency.
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Provide care that respects cultural diversity and addresses the needs of underserved populations with compassion, justice, and purpose-driven service.
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Communicate and work collaboratively within interprofessional teams
to promote holistic, patient-centered care.
Featured BSN Program Courses
Professional Role Development
Explore the evolving role of the professional nurse through leadership, ethics, communication, and evidence-based practice. This course prepares students to advocate for patients, collaborate within healthcare teams, and transition confidently into professional nursing practice.
Adult Health I & II
Build the knowledge and clinical judgment needed to care for adult patients across a variety of healthcare settings. These courses focus on the assessment and management of common acute and chronic health conditions while strengthening critical thinking and hands-on nursing skills.
Nursing Practice Synthesis
Designed as the culminating clinical experience of the nursing program, this course integrates knowledge, skills, and professional values gained throughout the curriculum. Students work closely with experienced nurses to refine clinical decision-making and prepare for entry into professional practice.
Mississippi Christian University 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.
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