The School of Nursing was established as a Department of Nursing on the Oxford campus in 1948. The department achieved separate school status in 1958 and functions as a part of the Medical Center at Jackson. The School of Nursing s baccalaureate and master s programs are accredited by the National League for Nursing. Degrees Offered The School of Nursing offers the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The Master of Science in Nursing and the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing degrees are offered at the School of Nursing through The University of Mississippi Graduate School.
Registered nurses have the option to seek advanced standing through validation examinations.
See the Bulletin of The University of Mississippi Medical Center for detailed information. This deposit must be received within 15 days after the date of notification of acceptance. For information on scholarships and academic honors available to students of nursing, see the Bulletin of The University of Mississippi Medical Center. Hours earned through correspondence, extension courses, and equivalency exams will be evaluated by the Admissions Committee. Application Procedure Applicants must be accepted before presenting themselves for registration.