General Information and Mission
The philosophy, purpose, and outcomes of the nursing program reflect those of the parent institution, Copiah-Lincoln Community College. The Division of Associate Degree Nursing is designed to advance the overall purpose of the college by providing educational opportunities to qualified students for a career in nursing. The mission/purpose of the Division of Associate Degree Nursing Program is to provide a student-centered educational milieu consisting of quality instruction and high expectations to residents from the college service area and beyond who seek to become registered nurses. Graduates of the program are prepared to function at entry-level positions as providers of care, managers of care, and members within the discipline of nursing.
Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate is awarded an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing. Graduates that meet the requirements of the State Board of Nursing are eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®). MS State Board of Nursing, 713 S. Pear Orchard Road, Plaza II, Suite 300, Ridgeland, MS 39157, 601.957.6300, www.msbn.ms.gov
