Nursing (Associate Degree)
Accreditation, Vision Statement, and Mission Statement
The Associate Degree Nursing program is accredited by the Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning and by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. The address for the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission is 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, telephone: 404.975.5000, fax: 404.975.5020.
ICC Accreditation Information
Vision Statement
"A high-quality nursing program that prepares graduates to
pass the licensure exam and function as exemplary
registered nurses."
Mission Statement
"The purpose of the ADN program is to prepare the graduate
to function within the scope of practice of the associate degree nurse.
More specifically, the comprehensive curriculum involves the integration of
nursing science from basic to complex including knowledge, practice and
application of nursing care. The nursing program admits qualified students
who develop academic skills and application strategies to become caring,
competent and professional registered nurses. Experienced,
knowledgeable and diversified faculty members serve as facilitators, educators, advisers,
role models and advocates to stakeholders."
