
Mississippi is a great state to find work in the health care industry. There are numerous opportunities and demand is set to grow. Let’s take a look at how you can become a nurse in Mississippi.
ENTRY LEVEL PRACTICE NURSES
STAGE 1. DECIDED WHAT KIND OF NURSING EDUCATION YOU WANT TO TAKE. If you want to enter the workforce as soon as possible, the LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) diploma program is the quickest option, lasting just one year. However, most would choose to become an RN (Registered Nurse), either through a 2 year associate’s degree (ADN) or through a 4 year bachelor’s degree (BSN). STAGE 2. COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE. The first year, which is also the diploma option, will teach you basic nursing skills. The second year, which is the ADN year, goes more in-depth and includes courses in nursing management. The final two years, for the BSN option, focus on highly specific courses such as women’s health and bioterrorism. STAGE 3. PASS THE NCLEX EXAMINATION. After graduation, LPNs need to pass the NCLEX-PN exam while RNs must pass the NCLEX-RN exam.ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES
To become an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Mississippi, you must complete the following steps. STAGE 1. EARN A GRADUATE DEGREE AT MASTER’S LEVEL, MAJORING IN NURSE MIDWIFERY, GENERAL NURSING OR NURSE ANESTHESIA. Additionally, you must study towards a recognized concentration. The Mississippi Board of Nursing has approved various programs to meet their requirements. Programs must also be fully accredited by a recognized national accreditation agency. Furthermore, the Board has set specific requirements on the curriculum of accepted nursing programs in specializations. APRNs in Mississippi are automatically granted prescriptive authority. This is because all approved courses include advanced pharmacology. However, you must apply separately if you wish to prescribe controlled substances. Stringent requirements in terms of practice hours and education are set for this, and you must register with the DEA as well. Those who wish to work as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) must also choose a population focus in their degree. Various specialized areas are recognized by the Board. The curriculum of your NP program must focus on this specific population focus. You can choose multiple foci as well. STAGE 2. BECOME NATIONALLY CERTIFIED. You must do this through a recognized national certification agency and it must relate to your chosen specialization. The following there APRN roles are recognized by Mississippi:- NP – Nurse Practitioner
- CNM – Certified Nurse Midwife
- CRNA – Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
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