Alcorn State University

Alcorn State University’s nursing department was founded in 1977 and is located in Lorman, MS. They offer an ADN program, a BSN program, as well as an MSN program. All of ASU's nursing degrees are ACEN accredited and rooted in a three-pillared foundation of scholarship, teaching, and service. The faculty at ASU is committed to fostering a tight-knit community of scholars and experts, supporting students each step of the way.

There is further emphasis on the interdisciplinary nature of the nursing role, which ASU views as both a science and an art. Students will build their education up from the humanities as well as psychological and sociological coursework before delving into nursing theory and science. ASU's campus community is vibrant and diverse, offering a collaborative environment to maximize learning and professional outcomes. Students can enroll into ASU's nursing programs in the fall, spring, or summer semesters.

The nursing school at Alcorn State University is a public institution located in Alcorn State, Mississippi. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN.

Degree types you can earn at Alcorn State University include Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus and hybrid formats. The level of nursing programs offered to nursing students include Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree, Master Degree and Post Master's NP Certificate level degrees.

For nursing students in Mississippi, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 97.59% and for BSN programs is 97.42%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is N/A% and for BSN programs is N/A%.

Out of 24 nursing schools in Mississippi, the nursing program at Alcorn State University ranks #6 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #52. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 97.62%, giving the Alcorn State University an overall grade of A.

Nursing Program Stats at a Glance for Alcorn State University

• Grade: A
• NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 97.62%
• Mississippi State Rank: 6
• National Rank: 52

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