A New Era in Nursing Education

The world will always need more skilled and compassionate health care workers to provide care for patients in all stages of life. Mississippi State University is preparing the next generation of nurses for excellence across a range of health care settings. Our program offers a condensed and highly specialized MSN format, allowing you to earn your MSN in just 12 months. Immerse yourself in this team-based learning environment that not only provides essential education for earning your licensure as a registered nurse but will also help you become the nurse you’re meant to be.

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Why Pursue Your MSN at MSU?

  • Accelerated Pathway

    This unique program offers a direct path to professional nursing practice as a registered nurse (RN). We’ll prepare you to enter the health care industry within 12 months, much faster than most other MSN programs. This is an ideal option for students eager to get a jump start on their career.

  • Practice-Ready Graduates

    Our thorough curriculum focuses on practice readiness and clinical judgment. Students apply classroom learning early and often, beginning supervised patient care within the first few weeks of the program. Upon program completion, graduates are eligible for the NCLEX-RN examination and licensure as a Registered Nurse.

  • Collaborative Learning

    During your time in the program, your professors, classmates, and colleagues will become your support network and you’ll learn in team-based settings. We designed a nursing education where every student belongs, questions are welcome, and learning is active.

  • Unmatched Clinical Experience

    Immerse yourself in an academic environment that emphasizes firsthand learning and practical experience. With access to several Mississippi health care systems and state-of-the-art technology, we prepare you to provide top-notch care in a variety of inpatient settings and specialties. Clinical learning experiences occur in acute-care hospitals, specialty facilities, community-based practices, and simulation labs.

  • Community Beyond the Classroom

    When you join the Mississippi State University nursing program, you’re also joining the larger MSU family! You become part of a vast network of Bulldogs, so wherever you go you’ll always have a thread tying you back to MSU. Bulldogs gain a spirit of lifelong learning and create connections to what matters most.

  • Cutting-Edge Simulation

    Simulated clinical experiences, including the use of Standardized Patients, are integrated early and consistently within the program to support competency-based evaluation. This approach ensures that students not only grasp theoretical concepts but also develop and demonstrate practical skills in a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Ready to Make Your Mark on Nursing?

Submit your application to become a part of the change that's shaping the future of nursing. Start this accelerated journey toward earning your MSN with these select benefits:

  • A priority admission decision
  • Automatic consideration for merit-based scholarships

We’re excited to help you unlock your potential as a health care provider!

We're Here to Help

If you need guidance during the application process, don’t hesitate to reach out – Bulldogs are always happy to support each other! Our team is available to answer any questions you may have.