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2022 University of Southern Mississippi Nursing Programs

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By RNCareers.org Staff
Updated: May 26, 2022

University of Southern Mississippi Nursing Programs - NCLEX Passing Rates and Program Rankings

The University of Southern Mississippi has multi-level nursing programs within their CCNE accredited College of Nursing and Health Professions. They offer a 4-year BSN program, an online RN to BSN program, as well as various programs on the master’s and doctorate levels. On the master’s level they offer nursing degrees with different specializations, including Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. On the doctorate level, USM offers nursing degrees with concentrations on clinical nursing, leadership, and anesthesia. The master’s level concentrations are applicable to the doctorate level as well.

The College of Nursing and Health Professions places a strong emphasis on innovative and evidence-based learning and teaching. USM has cultivated an academically robust nursing school that challenges its students with ethical and legal implications, professionalism, research, and leadership. The program also has a simulation lab, giving students hands-on experiences with high-fidelity mannequins.

Students can enroll in the fall, though eligible transfer students can  enroll in the spring.

The nursing school at University of Southern Mississippi is a public institution located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, ACME, CCNE and COA.

Degree types you can earn at University of Southern Mississippi include Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus, hybrid and online formats. The level of nursing programs offered to nursing students include APRN Certificate, Bachelor Degree, Doctor of Nursing, Master Degree, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate, RN to BSN and RN to MSN level degrees.

For nursing students in Mississippi, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 93.84% and for BSN programs is 95.76%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.48% and for BSN programs is 87.22%.

Out of 22 nursing schools in Mississippi, the nursing program at University of Southern Mississippi ranks #1000000 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #1000113. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 0.00%, giving the University of Southern Mississippi an overall grade of .

Nursing Program Stats at a Glance for University of Southern Mississippi

  • Grade:
  • NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 0.00%
  • Mississippi State Rank: 1000000
  • National Rank: 1000113

Online Nursing Programs Liked by Mississippi Nurses

Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.

Best Online Nursing Programs for Mississippi Students

In-state nursing schools are preferable to out-of-state programs as your tuition and logistics for attending school will be considerably less than if you attended school out-of-state. Online nursing schools are also an option.

Compare Mississippi Nursing School Rankings

Compare Mississippi Nursing Schools ADN BSN
Number of Nursing Programs 17 7
Average NCLEX Passing Rate 93.84% 95.76%
NCLEX Passing Rate Range 75.31% to 97.37% 90.81% to 98.76%
Best Ranked School Details ADN Rankings for Mississippi BSN Rankings for Mississippi


University of Southern Mississippi

  • 118 College Drive # 0001, Hattiesburg, MS - 39406-0001
  • (601) 266-1000

  • School Information

    Location: Hattiesburg, MS
  • Type: Public
  • Programs Offered As: Campus, Hybrid and Online

  • NCLEX Ranking - BSN

    Avg. NCLEX BSN Passing Rate: 97.89%
  • State Rank BSN: 3
  • US Rank BSN Programs: 17
  • Nursing Program Information

    Programs Offered: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing
  • Award Levels: APRN Certificate, Bachelor Degree, Doctor of Nursing, Master Degree, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate, RN to BSN and RN to MSN
  • Program Accreditors: ACEN, ACME, CCNE and COA
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Cities in Mississippi Offering Accredited Nursing Programs

If you are not finding the right nursing program in Hattiesburg or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in Mississippi? Compare average NCLEX scores, in-state and out-of-state tuition costs as well as schools with strong alumni networks. The following is a list of cities in with accredited nursing programs in Mississippi: Alcorn State, Booneville, Clarksdale, Ellisville, Fulton, Goodman, Hattiesburg, Jackson, Meridian, Moorhead, Perkinston, Poplarville, Raymond, Scooba, Senatobia, Summit and Wesson

 

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Sources: The State Board of Nursing from Each State, U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education – OPE, National Center for Education Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics

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