Mississippi RN to BSN Programs
The increasingly complex cases that registered nurses are presented with in the hospital and other health care settings call for advanced education. Research has found that Baccalaureate educated nurses make fewer mistakes than Associate’s or diploma educated nurses. Hospitals in Mississippi are adjusting their hiring standards based on this data. Pursuing an RN to BSN or BSN completion program is a logical career development step for any registered nurse with an community college nursing degree or diploma. Registered nurses can earn their RN to BSN online, allowing them to continue working in their current position while advancing their career.
Common career paths for registered nurses who have earned their RN to BSN include health care educators, faculty at nursing schools, Master’s programs, charge nurse and many other opportunities. Recent Nursing Salary data have documented that baccalaureate educated nurses earn more than registered nurses with an ADN or Diploma.
RN to BSN Online Programs in Mississippi
There are a variety of programs offered in Mississippi to choose from including online RN to BSN programs and programs offered at campus locations throughout the state. It is important to consider accreditation status of the nursing school offering these programs as it ensures that the programs offered have been carefully evaluated and will adequately prepare students for the increased responsibilities presented to baccalaureate educated nurses. RN to BSN programs with school or program accreditation information is listed below.
You may also be interested in: RN to MSN bridge programs offered in Mississippi
Schools Offering Online RN to BSN Programs in Mississippi
Walden University
Programs: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Online), MS in Nursing (BSN-MS) (Online), MS in Nursing (BSN-MS) - Education (Online), MS in Nursing (BSN-MS) - Informatics (Online), MS in Nursing (BSN-MS) - Leadership and Management (Online)
Brandman University
Programs: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN to DNP - Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, BSN to DNP - Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner , BSN to DNP - Gerontological Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology, BSN to DNP - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner , BSN to DNP - Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Programs: RN to BSN Degree Completion Option, RN to BSN to MSN Online Bridge Option
Sacred Heart University
Programs: RN-BSN-MSN – Clinical Nurse Leader, RN-BSN-MSN – Nurse Education, RN-BSN-MSN – Patient Care Administration
University of Phoenix
Program: RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or
in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.
Walden University
Programs: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) BSN Track - Education, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) BSN Track - General, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) BSN Track - Informatics, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) BSN Track - Leadership and Management
Nursing Schools Based in Mississippi Offering an RN to BSN Program
Mississippi University for Women
MUW offers an RN to BSN Advanced Placement Option accredited by the State Institutions of Higher Learning - Mississippi and the CCNE.
Contact Information:
1918 Briar Ridge Road
Tupelo, Mississippi 38804
PH: 662-620-5380
Alcorn State University
Alcorn State University offers an RN to BSN program accredited by the NLNAC.
Contact Information:
1000 ASU Drive
Mississippi 39096-7500
PH: 601-877-6100
Delta State University
Delta State University offers an RN to BSN program accredited by the CCNE and the University has state accreditation through the State Board of Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL).
Contact Information:
1000 ASU Drive
Mississippi 39096-7500
PH: 601-877-6100
Mississippi College
Online RN to BSN Track offered and accredited by the CCNE.
Contact Information:
200 S. Capitol Street
Clinton, MS 39058
PH: 601-925-3000
University of Mississippi Medical Center
RN to BSN Advanced Standing Program
Contact Information:
2500 North State Street
Jackson MS 39216-4505
Also Offered at the De Soto Center in Southaven
PH: 601-984-6200
University of Southern Mississippi
RN to BSN Online
Contact Information:
730 East Beach Boulevard
Long Beach, MS 39560
PH: 228-865-4517
