Career Opportunities
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This program prepares the student for entry level practice as a Registered Nurse.
- Registered Nurses constitute the largest healthcare occupation, with 2.3 million jobs.
- Job opportunities are expected to remain very good.
- More new job opportunities are expected to be created for registered nurses than for
any other occupation.
(Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Requirements - Generic Option
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To be considered for the Associate Degree Nursing program, applicants must complete
all testing, meet the minimum requirements and submit all required paperwork by October
1 of each year for spring admission and June 1 of each year for fall admission. Incomplete
admission packets will not be considered for admission.
All pre-requisite work must be completed with the required grade prior to the October
1 deadline for spring admission and June 1 for fall admission. The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the data in the file is received,
correct and complete. For more details, please read the
Associate Degree Nursing Handbook.
Please note: Meeting all admission requirements does not guarantee acceptance into
the Associate Degree Nursing program. Admission is competitive and enrollment is limited.
The number of applicants accepted is limited due to the nature of the program.
Students are not chosen with regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion,
national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information,
status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status protected by state or federal law. All
students are admitted provisionally, pending completion of admission packet and a
clear criminal background.
APPLICANTS MUST HAVE:
- A minimum composite score of 18 on the ACT.
- A grade of “C” or higher in College Algebra and Anatomy and Physiology I and II. Pre-requisite
science classes must have been completed in the last five years.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all previous college work attempted.
Admission Procedure - Generic Option
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1. If you have not applied for admission to EMCC within the last 12 months, go to http://www.eastms.edu/and select the “Apply Now!” link to submit an online application for admission to
East Mississippi Community College. You must indicate nursing under your major. Do
not designate RN or Practical Nursing, just “nursing”. Acceptance to East Mississippi
Community College does not guarantee acceptance to the Nursing program. Letters of
pending acceptance will come from the Director of Nursing.
2. Submit a completed nursing application to the Health Sciences Office Manager.
Fall 2025 Mayhew packet
Fall 2025 Scooba packet
3. Submit an official high school transcript from an accredited high school showing
date of graduation and principal’s signature OR submit an official GED transcript
with satisfactory scores.
4. Submit transcripts from all colleges previously attended. The transcript must go to
the registrar’s office. Transcripts cannot be stamped “issued to student”. Transfer
credit is not given for nursing classes taken at other institutions.
5. Any applicant who has ever attended another nursing program must have a letter
of good standing from their former nursing school director sent directly to the EMCC
Director of Nursing. A letter of good standing indicates that the student is eligible
for immediate readmission into the former nursing program. Applicants without letters
of good standing from previous nursing schools will not be considered for this program.
Applicants who have been unsuccessful more than once in any nursing school will not
be eligible for admission into the Associate Degree Nursing program at EMCC for a
period of five years from last attendance in a nursing program.
Curriculum - Generic Option
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Pre-requisites | 11 Semester Hours
- BIO 2514 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Semester Hours
- BIO 2524 Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Semester Hours
- MAT 1313 College Algebra 3 Semester Hours
Freshman | First Semester | 15 Semester Hours
- NUR 1119 Nursing I 9 Semester Hours
- ENG 1113 English Comp I 3 Semester Hours
- PSY 1513 General Psychology 3 Semester Hours
Freshman | Second Semester | 9 Semester Hours
- NUR 1219 Nursing II 9 Semester Hours
Sophomore | First Semester | 15 Semester Hours
- NUR 2219 Nursing III 9 Semester Hours
- SPT 1113 Public Speaking I 3 Semester Hours
- SOC 2113 Intro to Sociology 3 Semester Hours
Sophomore | Second Semester | 12 Semester Hours
- Fine Arts Elective 3 Semester Hours
- NUR 2229 Nursing IV 9 Semester Hours
Requirements - LPN to RN Transition Option
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To be considered for the LPN-RN track, applicants must complete all testing, meet
the minimum requirements and submit all required paperwork by October 1 of each year
for spring admission and June 1 of each year for fall admission. Incomplete admission
packets will not be considered for admission.
All pre-requisites must be completed with the required grade prior to the October
1 deadline for spring admission and June 1 for fall admission. The applicant is responsible for ensuring that all required documents are received,
correct and complete. Students who do not meet the admission criteria will not be
considered for admission. For more details, please read the
Associate Degree Nursing Handbook.
Please note: Meeting all admission requirements does not guarantee acceptance into
the LPN-RN track. Admission is competitive and enrollment is limited. The number of
applicants accepted is limited due to the nature of the program.
- If you have not applied for admission to EMCC within the last 12 months, go here to submit an online application for admission to East Mississippi Community College.
Acceptance into EMCC does not guarantee acceptance to the LPN-RN program. Letters
of pending acceptance will come from the Director of Nursing.
- Submit a completed School of Nursing Application to the Allied Health Administrative
Assistant.
- Submit an official transcript from an accredited Practical Nursing program showing
the date of graduation and receipt of certificate.
- Submit a copy of a currrent unencumbered LPN license to practice in the state of Mississippi.
- Submit a written verification from employer of no less than 9 months of full-time experience in current practice setting within the last three years.
- Submit proof of current IV certification in the form of a stand-alone certification or within the practical
nursing curriculum.
- Submit official transcripts from all colleges previously attended. The transcript
must come from the Office of the Registrar and cannot be stamped "issued to student."
Transfer credit is not given for ADN classes taken at other institutions.
- Any applicant who has ever attended another LPN-RN Transition Program must have a
letter of good standing from their former nursing school director sent directly to
the EMCC Director of Nursing and Allied Health. A letter of good standing indicates
that the student is eligible for immediate readmission into the former nursing program.
Applicants without letters of good standing from previous nursing schools will not
be considered for this program. Applicants who have been unsuccessful more than once
in any LPN-RN Transition Program will not be eligible for admission into the Associate
Degree Nursing Program at EMCC for a period of five years from last attendance in
a nursing program.
- Applicant must have a minimum composite score of 18 on the ACT AND a grade of "C"
or higher in College Algebra, Anatomy and Physiology I & II, English Comp I, and General
Psychology AND a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all previous college
work attempted.
Admission Procedure - LPN to RN Transition Option
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STEP ONE: If you have not applied for admission to EMCC within the last 12 months, go to
http://www.eastms.edu/ and select the “Apply Now!” link to submit an online application for admission to
East Mississippi Community College. You must indicate nursing under your major. Do
not designate RN or Practical Nursing, just “nursing”. Acceptance to East Mississippi
Community College does not guarantee acceptance to the Nursing program. Letters of
pending acceptance will come from the Director of Nursing.
STEP TWO: Submit a completed LPN to RN Admission Packet to the Health Sciences Office Manager. Make sure to include a copy of your LPN license
and IV certification. You may mail in your completed application or submit it by email
at alliedhealth@eastms.edu.
STEP THREE: Request transcripts be sent to EMCC from all other educational institutions you have
attended--this includes high school. (The Transfer Request Form is included in the
application packet). Make sure to request transcripts from ALL previous schools attended.
STEP FOUR: Make sure your ACT scores (showing a minimum composite score of 18) are on file in
the EMCC Admissions Office or schedule and take your ACT before the deadline.
STEP FIVE: After the deadline you will be notified if you have been selected for pending admission.
If you accept a slot in the program, you will be sent an information packet to complete.
EMCC does not keep a waiting list for admission. If you are not chosen for the program,
you will have to reapply the next time a class starts. It is your responsibility to
be sure that all of your paperwork is on file prior to the deadline. Remember, just
because you request a document to be sent to EMCC does not mean that it has been received
by EMCC. Please follow up to ensure the submission deadline is met.
Curriculum - LPN to RN Transition Option
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Pre-requisites | 17 Semester Hours
Successful completion of an approved LPN program as evidenced by licensed as a practical
nurse in the state of Mississippi. Proof of IV Certification
BIO 2514 Anatomy and Physiology I - 4 Semester Hours
BIO 2524 Anatomy and Physiology II - 4 Semester Hours
MAT 1313 College Algebra - 3 Semester Hours
PSY 1513 General Psychology - 3 Semester Hours
ENG 1113 English Composition I - 3 Semester Hours
First Semester - Fall | 4 Semester Hours
NUR 1214 Role Transitions for the LPN to RN - 4 Semester Hours
Second Semester - Spring | 15 Semester Hours
NUR 2219 Nursing III - 9 Semester Hours
SOC 2113 Intro to Sociology - 3 Semester Hours
SPT 1113 Public Speaking I - 3 Semester Hours
Third Semester - Fall | 12 Semester Hours
Fine Arts Elective - 3 Semester Hours
NUR 2229 Nursing IV - 9 Semester Hours
Upon successful completion of the first semester, 14 hours credit awarded for LPN
completion
Certifications
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Graduates of the program receive the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Degree
which meets the educational requirement needed to apply for the National Council of
State Boards of Nursing licensure examination for the Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN®).
Successful completion of the nursing program does not guarantee eligibility to sit
for the NCLEX-RN® or application for licensure. The Board of Nursing will conduct
a criminal background check on each student (at the student’s expense) prior to graduation
and may, at its discretion, deny any application to sit for exam or application for
licensure due to, but not limited to, conviction of a felony, commission of fraud
or deceit in the application process or addiction to alcohol or other drugs. Please
see the National Council of State Boards of Nursing website, www.ncsbn.org, for more information.
Accreditation
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The Associate Degree Nursing program at East Mississippi Community College at the Golden
Triangle Campus located in Mayhew, Mississippi is accredited by the Accreditation
Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta,
GA 30326, 404.975-5000.
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for
the associate degree nursing program is Continuing Accreditation. View the public
information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm
The Associate Degree Nursing program at East Mississippi Community College at the Golden
Triangle Campus located in Mayhew, Mississippi is accredited by the Mississippi Institutions
of Higher Learning (IHL), 3825 Ridgewood Rd., Jackson, MS 39211, 601.432.6486.
The most recent accreditation decision made by the Mississippi IHL Board of Trustees
for the Associate Degree Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation. View the public
information disclosed by the IHL regarding this program at http://www.ihl.state.ms.us
Program Outcomes
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Program Outcomes
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Year
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NCLEX-RN® Aggregated First Time and Repeat (EMCC Pass Rate)
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NCLEX-RN® First Time, US Educated -Associate Degree
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Year Program Completion Rate in 100% of Allotted Time
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Job Placement Rate
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2022-23
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94%
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88.56%
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48.5%
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100%
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2021-22
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96%
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79.91%
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41%
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97%
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2020-21
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92%
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82.48%
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65%
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100%
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Nursing Resources
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Passwords may be needed for off-campus access to databases.
Contact an EMCC librarian for help.
Nursing Reference Center™ (NRC)
A comprehensive reference tool designed to provide relevant clinical resources to
nurses and other health care professionals, directly at the point-of-care. This database
offers staff nurses, nurse administrators, nursing students, nurse faculty and hospital
librarians the best available and most recent clinical evidence from thousands of
full-text documents.
CINAHL®
The Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, is the most comprehensive
resource for nursing and allied health literature.
MAGNOLIA
Mississippi Alliance for Gaining New Opportunities
through Library Information Access
Mission and Philosophy
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ADN MISSION STATEMENT
The faculty of the Department of Nursing upholds the mission and values of East Mississippi
Community College by supporting the educational and lifelong learning needs of our
students and community. The faculty is dedicated to providing excellence in nursing
education and evidence based practice, and incorporating innovations aimed at improving
quality of life, development of individuals, and service to the community. Additionally,
the faculty will seek to instill the values of: the dignity and worth of people, respect
for self and others, Acceptance of cultural and ethnic differences, and civic mindedness.
The school of nursing provides quality education which prepares the graduate for entry-level
practice of nursing, for lifelong learning and for future leadership roles.
ADN PHILOSOPHY
The Faculty of the EMCC Associate Degree Nursing program holds certain values and
beliefs about nursing and nursing education. The Program philosophy was written by
the faculty and is a reflection of their beliefs regarding the four foundational concepts
of person, society, health, and nursing. These beliefs and values form the framework
in which learning activities move in a logical progression from simple to complex.
The faculty of the Department of Associate Degree Nursing believes that:
Person
The person is an individual, family or community. Although unique, each person shares
common needs in relation to biological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual
processes throughout the lifespan. Each person has inherent worth and responsibility
to fulfill their own potential. The person has the right to access to health care
and to participate in decisions related to their health care. The person is holistic;
alterations in one aspect of a person’s life affect the person as a whole.
Society
Society is composed of communities, families, and individuals. Society influences
human responses to actual and potential health problems. Society responds to and adapts
to changes in the environment.
Health
Health is the highest level of physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual
function the person is capable of achieving. Health is a dynamic state of being resulting
from the adaptation to the interaction of person and environment.
Nursing
Nursing is an art, a science, and a profession. Nursing has a scientific body of knowledge
that is uniquely nursing. Nursing is focused on assisting individuals, families, and
communities to reach their optimal level of functioning.
Nursing education is most appropriately based in an institute of higher learning.
It is a continuous and dynamic process that is shared by students and faculty. Nursing
education facilitates the learning of critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and problem
solving skills. Clinical experiences are an essential component of all nursing classes.
Although the responsibility for learning lies solely with the learner, the educator
is responsible for creating an atmosphere that fosters learning. The educator must
incorporate diverse teaching styles and strategies in the classroom and clinical setting
to meet the individualized needs of the learner. The faculty strives to provide a
learning environment that both supports and challenges the student using a variety
of instructional techniques and to instill the value of lifelong learning, to assure
that practice is continually evidence based. Associate Degree Nursing education should
build a foundation for the novice nurse to continue to the level of expert.
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