Mississippi Delta Community College

Nursing Programs Offered

ADN Program Details

The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program is designed to provide educational opportunities to qualified students for a rewarding career that will help meet the expanding health care needs of the community. The program prepares the individual to practice as a Registered Nurse, according to the State of Mississippi Law. Graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree and are eligible to take the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX) for licensure as registered nurses.

The Associate Degree Nursing Program (ADN) was established in 1964 and has an overall pass rate of 99% on the licensure exam.

ADN graduates are prepared to practice nursing in a variety of health care settings. Graduates accept employment primarily in the surrounding geographic area of the college and earn competitive salaries.

LPN Program Details

The Practical Nursing (PN) Program is a three semester program that prepares graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to meet the expanding health care needs of the community. This program utilizes classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction through affiliated healthcare agencies to prepare individuals to provide entry level nursing care. Graduates of the program receive a certificate and are eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN®) and practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse, according to the Mississippi Nursing Practice Law and Mississippi Board of Nursing Rules and Regulations.