RN Programs in Meridian, Mississippi

Get your RN degree in Meridian, Mississippi - online & campus-based options available.

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Registered Nurse Degree Info

Which schools offer Meridian RN Programs?

RN programs (both campus-based & online RN courses) are medical training programs offered by universities, vocational or technical schools, and community or junior colleges. Some hospitals even offer registered nursing training as an RN diploma.

How do I become an licensed RN?

Each state sets its own RN licensure requirements. In order to earn your RN license, you must pass the NCLEX® examination. The NCLEX® is a comprehensive nursing exam that can only be taken by graduates of nursing programs approved by your state's board of nursing.

Do I need to complete an LPN program before I go to college to get an RN Degree?

No you don't need to complete LPN training before you can get your RN license. An accredited RN Associate Degree program takes 2 years. You can earn your RN Diploma in 3 years. (BSN - 4 years, RN to BSN degrees can be 2-3 years).

Are There Free Nursing Schools in Meridian?

The education necessary to become an RN is valuable, and registered nurses make really good money in Mississippi. However, students can lower the cost of RN school with financial aid. There are numerous grants and nursing school scholarships in Mississippi. They might not make your RN degree free but it can at least be more affordable.

Contact one of the accredited nursing schools listed here to get information about the financial aid you qualify for. Find out more about online nursing schools in Mississippi.

RN Job Description

Registered nurses (RNs), regardless of specialty or work setting, treat patients, educate patients and the public about various medical conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients' family members. RNs record patients' medical histories and symptoms, help perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operate medical machinery, administer treatment and medications, and help with patient follow-up and rehabilitation.

RN Schools Near You & Online Near Meridian, Mississippi

Meridian Community College

  • 910 Hwy 19 North Meridian, MS 39307
    Programs: ADN, CNA, Health Information Management-Associate, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (601) 553-3450

East Central Community College

  • 275 West Broad Street Decatur, MS 39327
    Programs: ADN, EMT Paramedic, LPN, Pre-Nursing Studies, RN
    (601) 635-2111

Itawamba Community College

  • 900 South Court Street Fulton, MS 39437
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (662) 862-8000

Jones County Junior College

  • 900 South Court Street Ellisville, MS 39437
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (601) 477-4000

Mississippi University – Women

  • 1100 College Street Columbus, MS 39701
    Programs: ADN, BSN, MSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (662) 329-4750

William Carey College

  • 498 Tuscan Avenue Hattiesburg, MS 39401
    Programs: BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (601) 318-6051

University of Mississippi Medical Center

  • 2500 North State Street Jackson, MS 39216
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, DNP, Health Information Management-Bachelor's, Nuclear Medicine Tech, Nursing PhD, Radiography, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (601) 984-1395

University of Southern Mississippi

  • 118 College Drive Hattiesburg, MS 39406
    Programs: BSN, DNP, MSN, Nursing Administration, Nursing PhD, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (601) 266-1000

Hinds Community College

  • 1750 Chadwick Drive Jackson, MS 39204
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, Health Information Management-Associate, LPN, Radiography, RN, Sonography
    (601) 376-4800