Nursing requirements change rapidly. Make sure to confirm licensing requirements with the Mississippi Board of Nursing before applying for licensure. Last updated: 1/27/2020
Become a Nurse in Mississippi – Licensure & Requirements
| Nursing Licenses in Mississippi | Master’s Required? |
|---|---|
Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) | Yes |
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | Yes |
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) | Yes |
Nurse Practitioner (NP) | Yes |
Registered Nurse (RN) | No |
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | No |
Mississippi Nursing Salaries
| MS Nurse Career | State-Wide Annual Mean Wage | Gulport-Biloxi-Pascagoula Annual Mean Wage | Hattiesburg Annual Mean Wage | Jackson Annual Mean Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Licensed Practical Nurse | $37,930 | $41,680 | $37,790 | $37,690 |
Registered Nurse | $58,490 | $60,850 | $53,980 | $63,200 |
Nurse Practitioner | $109,700 | $98,950 | $127,250 | $107,280 |
Nurse Anesthetist | $163,320 | $186,660 | Not Available | Not Available |
Careers as a nurse salaries above were retrieved from the Bureau of Labor Statistics – State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates Mississippi in January 2020.
There are many paths to becoming a nurse in Mississippi. The path you take will mostly depend upon the type of nurse you’d like to become and your current or prospective level of education. The higher your level of education, the more opportunities you’ll have to choose where and how you pursue your career in nursing.
In addition to nursing salaries in Mississippi, you’ll find information on acquiring and maintaining several types of Mississippi nursing licensure. We’re constantly making updates, but with the speed of change in the healthcare sphere it’s difficult to stay current.If you have any comments or suggestions for our information on nursing in Mississippi, please email us at info@nursinglicensemap.com!
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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
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- Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP
- Complete in as few as 24 months
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Georgetown University
Master of Science in Nursing
Nursing@Georgetown delivers Georgetown University’s MS in Nursing program online, preparing RNs with a BSN to pursue certification in an APRN specialty. Students can earn their degree in as few as 23 months.
- Earn your MS in Nursing in as few as 23 months
- Choose from one of four APRN specialty areas: AG-ACNP, FNP, NM/WHNP, or WHNP
- Gain hands-on clinical experience in evidence-based practice
University of Southern California (USC)
Master of Science in Nursing – FNP Program
Nursing@USC delivers the online Master of Science in Nursing program from the University of Southern California Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work Department of Nursing. RN and BSN req’d.
- Designed for registered nurses (RNs) with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Offers a part-time option for active RNs to earn a Master of Science in Nursing online
- Can be completed in as few as 21 months
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Compact State Status
Mississippi is a Nursing Licensure Compact state.
Prescriptive Authority in Mississippi
According to the Mississippi Board of Nursing advanced practice registered nurses may apply for prescriptive authority for Schedule II-V controlled substances in collaboration with a physician. Application requires a $100 Fee. Evidence of 720 hours of monitored practice is required for new applicants.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Mississippi
APRNs in Mississippi include certified nurse-midwife (CNM), certified nurse practitioner (CNP), and certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA).
Education: Master’s Degree in Nursing Specialty Area
Examination: Varies for Different Certifications
Certification Required: National certification as a Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwife, or Clinical Nurse Specialist from a Board-Approved Certification Organization
Fees:
- $100 Application Fee
- $75 Criminal Background Check Fee
- Certification Examination Fee (Varies for Different Certifications)
Experience: Applicants must provide information related to any relevant employment or supervised clinical practice.
Additional Information: An Active Registered Nurse License from a Compact State Is Required
Renewal: Renewal is required on even-numbered years. requirements for renewal are 40 continuing education contact hours, and payment of a $100 renewal fee.
Learn more on how to become an advanced practice registered nurse.
Registered Nurse (RN) in Mississippi
Education: Completion of an Approved Registered Nurse Program
Examination: NCLEX-RN
Fees:
- $100 Application Fee
- $75 Criminal Background Check Fee
- $200 Examination Fee
Endorsement: Individuals with equivalent licensure in another state who can provide proof of employment as a registered nurse within the past 5 years may apply for licensure through endorsement, subject to a $100 application fee. Registered nurses who hold an active license in another compact state need not apply for licensure in Mississippi, unless they plan to change their permanent residency to Mississippi.
Renewal: Renewal is required every even year. Requirements for renewal are payment of a $100 renewal fee.
Learn more on how to become a registered nurse.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Mississippi
Education: Completion of an Approved Licensed Practical Nurse Program
Examination: NCLEX-PN
Fees:
- $60 Application Fee
- $75 Criminal Background Check Fee
- $200 Examination Fee
Endorsement: Individuals with equivalent licensure in another state who can provide proof of employment as a licensed practical nurse within the past 5 years may apply for licensure through endorsement, subject to a $60 application fee. Licensed practical nurses who hold an active license in another compact state need not apply for licensure in Mississippi, unless they plan to change their permanent residency to Mississippi.
Renewal: Renewal is required every odd year. Requirements for renewal are the successful completion of 10 continuing education contact hours for an expanded license, and payment of a $60 renewal fee. Expanded role LPNs (IV Therapy and/or Hemodialysis) must complete a LPN Expanded Role renewal application and submit it with the LPN renewal application.
Learn more on how to become a licensed practical nurse.
Information on the above nursing careers in Mississippi was retrieved from the Mississippi Board of Nursing, as of January 2020.
Sponsored Online Nursing Programs
Simmons University
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Earn an MSN online from Simmons University. Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP — and prepare to raise the standard of patient care.
- Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP
- Complete in as few as 24 months
- Full-time and part-time tracks available
Georgetown University
Master of Science in Nursing
Nursing@Georgetown delivers Georgetown University’s MS in Nursing program online, preparing RNs with a BSN to pursue certification in an APRN specialty. Students can earn their degree in as few as 23 months.
- Earn your MS in Nursing in as few as 23 months
- Choose from one of four APRN specialty areas: AG-ACNP, FNP, NM/WHNP, or WHNP
- Gain hands-on clinical experience in evidence-based practice
University of Southern California (USC)
Master of Science in Nursing – FNP Program
Nursing@USC delivers the online Master of Science in Nursing program from the University of Southern California Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work Department of Nursing. RN and BSN req’d.
- Designed for registered nurses (RNs) with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Offers a part-time option for active RNs to earn a Master of Science in Nursing online
- Can be completed in as few as 21 months
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