Qualifications

Application Deadlines:

• Spring Semester (Application Deadline: September 1)
• Summer Semester (Application Deadline: February 1)
• Fall Semester (Application Deadline: February 1)

Admission Requirements:

• Admitted to Southern Miss as an undergraduate student
• Must be in good academic standing at Southern Miss, i.e., cannot be on probation, probation continued or suspension
• Graduated from an associate degree program accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
• Earned at least a 'C' in each prerequisite course.
• Earned at least a 'C' in each nursing course from the associate degree in nursing program or diploma program.
• May only repeat/retake one required science prerequisite course one time
• May only repeat/retake one associate degree/diploma nursing course one time
• Successfully completed all prerequisite courses before beginning courses in the RN-BSN Program
• At the time of application, approximately 75% of the required prerequisite courses, including 3 of the 5 prerequisite science courses must be completed
• Professional: Current unrestricted Mississippi RN license*; current CPR certification*; Criminal Background Check and/or affidavit

Prospective students should contact RN-BSN advisor for transcript evaluation before applying for admission into the RN-BSN Program.

Once accepted into the program, provides a written copy of the following health and professional-related information to the College of Nursing:

• Health: Physical examination (Southern Miss Form); current TB test* and immunizations (MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap)
• Once admitted, a controlled drug screen will be required. Negative results will enable the student to progress in the nursing program