Associate Degree Nursing
Program Information
Program Locations:
Poplarville Campus
Forrest County Campus
Program Contacts:
adn@prcc.edu 601-403-1017
For more information on the ADN program, please email or call and let us know which campus and option you are interested in.
Program Options
Traditional ADN (RN) option – Day classes for those without a LPN degree or those with a LPN degree who do not wish to bridge their current skills into the program.
LPN to ADN Day option – Day classes for those with a LPN degree and current unencumbered LPN license.
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LPN to ADN Evening/Weekend option – Evening and weekend classes for those with a LPN degree and current unencumbered LPN license.
How to Apply
1. Complete PRCC Application
Within 3-5 days after you apply, you will receive Riverguide Credentials.听
ADN Information Sessions
ADN Dean/Staff will be available to answer questions regarding our program options and admission criteria.
Forrest County Campus – Asbury Allied Health and Nursing Building Room 104
Tuesday Nov 17th 5-6pm
Thursday Dec 3rd 9-10am & 2-3pm
Friday Jan 8th 9-10am & 2-3pm
Poplarville Campus – Nursing Building Room 407
Friday Dec 11th 9-10am & 2-3pm
Wednesday Jan 6th 9-10am & 2-3pm
2. Submit Your Transcript
You must escript (preferred) or mail official:
- High school transcripts
- Transcripts from all previously attended colleges
- ACT scores
Prior to the application deadline to the address below:听
91福利听
Office of Admissions听
101 Hwy 11 North听
Poplarville, MS 39470听
3. Complete ADN Application
Use your Riverguide credentials to complete the ADN application.
Application will be accessible during these times:
January 1 鈥� March 1 for Fall Admission
Poplarville Campus- Traditional ADN, LPN to ADN Day听
Forrest County Campus-Traditional ADN, LPN to ADN Day听
August 1 鈥� October 1 for Spring Admission
Poplarville Campus- Traditional ADN, LPN to ADN Day听
Forrest County Campus-Traditional ADN, LPN to ADN Day听
December 1 鈥揓anuary 25 for Summer Admission
Forrest County Campus LPN to ADN Evening/Weekend听
Poplarville Campus LPN to ADN Evening/Weekend summer application will remain on hold until further notice. Please check the website for any updates.
Mission of Program:
The ADN program at PRCC is committed to instruct students in the art and science of nursing, to prepare graduates for successful passage of the NCLEX-RN exam, and to provide students with the skills necessary to practice as entry-level registered nurses in diverse healthcare settings.
The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program at PRCC is designed to prepare graduates for a challenging and satisfying career as a registered nurse. The ADN program offers three options (Traditional ADN, LPN to ADN Day, and LPN to ADN Evening/Weekend) between two campuses: Forrest County and Poplarville. On the Poplarville campus, the Traditional ADN and the LPN to ADN Day options begin each fall and spring semester. On the Forrest County campus, the Traditional ADN and the LPN to ADN Day options begin each fall and spring semester, and the LPN to ADN Evening/Weekend option begins each summer. Traditional ADN option is four semesters in length. All LPN to ADN options (Day and Evening/Weekend) are three semesters in length. Programs of study differ for each option in regard to entry requirements and class schedules. The curriculum includes a balance of nursing and general educational courses. Students have the opportunity to apply nursing theory and skills in the simulation/skills lab and in a variety of healthcare agencies. Clinical settings may include hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, physician offices, rehabilitation centers, and K-12 schools.
A graduate of the ADN program is conferred the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree and is eligible to write for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to become a registered nurse. After achieving licensure as a registered nurse, the associate degree nurse is able to practice in diverse healthcare settings and to advance in knowledge through practice and education.
PRCC reserves the right to make curricular changes to maintain state & national standards consistent with the changing needs of society & of the nursing profession.
The Associate Degree Nursing program at 91福利 is accredited by the:听
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE
Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
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The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the ADN program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at
- Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning (MS IHL)
3825 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211
Telephone: (601) 432-6198
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Learn about your state鈥檚 Board of Nursing professional licensure requirements and the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) nursing program regulations.
The ADN program at PRCC meets the state education requirements for a registered nursing license in the state of Mississippi. 91福利 has not determined if the ADN Program meets the state education requirements in any other state, any U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia.听
- National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)听
听 - Mississippi State Board of Nursing (MSBN)听
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Associate Degree Nursing Program Fees
A list of fees associated with attending 91福利 can be viewed on the college鈥檚鈥�Tuition & Fees page.听
Fees associated with the ADN program can be found in the ADN Student Handbook
Upon completion of the program, the PRCC ADN graduate will have achieved the following End-of-Program Student Learning Outcomes (EPSLOs):
- Deliver safe nursing care to patients across the lifespan in diverse healthcare settings.
- Utilize evidence-based practice to guide nursing care to improve patient outcomes.
- Apply the nursing process to make decisions that reflect sound clinical judgements.
- Provide holistic patient-centered care that respects individual preferences, values, and cultures.
- Employ effective communication skills in the management of care with patients, families, and interprofessional teams.
- Foster collaboration and teamwork to support the delivery of quality patient care.
- Demonstrate leadership and professionalism by applying nursing standards, ethical principles, and accountability.
Possible careers in this program:
Registered nurses are able to have careers in many areas of healthcare including but not limited to practice, education, advance practice, public policy, research, and judiciary.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics gives you comprehensive tools to explore salaries and incomes for any industry across the state.
Essential requirements of a person in this career field:
Ability to meet Core Performance Standards: Critical Judgment, Communication, Interpersonal Reactions, Mobility - Physical Strength & Stamina, Motor Skills, and Senses 鈥� Auditory, Olfactory, Tactile, & Visual.
What a student can expect from a career in this field:
Students can expect to be challenged physically, mentally, and spiritually in this career and still find fulfillment in aiding patients and their families at a time when they are most vulnerable.
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At PRCC, it is the students responsibility to keep records of syllabi of the courses they take in the event that future college(s) require this information. 91福利 does not provide syllabi to former students transferring to another college or university.听 Students are directed to visit the Mississippi Community College Board website and access course descriptions and Student Learning Outcomes for academic courses that are used by all Mississippi Community Colleges.听
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(https://www.mccb.edu/about/publications/ucns-academics)
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91福利 offers equal education and employment opportunities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, pregnancy, or disability, and in compliance with the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA). For inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policy or to request accommodations, special assistance, or alternate format publication please contact the Office of Disability Services at ADA@prcc.edu or 601-403-1215.