Accelerated Nursing Programs in Mississippi
Are there any fast track bachelor of science in nursing school programs in Mississippi? How long will it take and what do I need to get into it?
If you have an unrelated bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in any state, you may be able to use it to get into a fast track accelerated BSN in one or two years!
The good news is that there is one location that offers this fast track nursing program in Mississippi. The bad news is that there is only one. It is located at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
Other options you may want to consider are checking out some of the other state listings on this web site. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing also carries a complete listing.
Many people are unemployed right now and have opted to go back to college, so this means that the competition to get into this program is very great. You will need to meet prerequisite requirements as well. All of these accelerated nursing programs require intense study. It is not recommended that you even work while attending because of the amount of time you will need to prepare for classes with study.
The registered nurse salary across the country is very good. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, most full time nurses make at least $62k per year right from graduation. Many of the college and university programs report 80 to 100% placement in jobs.
New York accelerated nursing programs are abundant. There are 18 offered across the state. Michigan offers 9. Indiana offers 11. California offers 10.
You will really need to do your research to get into the program without being on a waiting list. Expect to really take some time and look at the requirements, how many seats are available, the grade point average requirement and their ranking system. Most of the programs will rank you by your GPA (grade point average).
There are many possible outcomes for work locations as a registered nurse in Mississippi or any other state. You can choose to work in a hospital, clinic, nursing home or home care setting.
If you have a conviction of a felony in your past, you may want to consider other career options. Even if you finish the accelerated BSN, you may not be able to get licensed if you have a criminal history.
Disclaimer: This post was written as accurately as possible at the time of writing, however, we cannot guarantee accuracy at the time of your reading.
