Associate Degree Nursing

PUBLIC NOTICE OF UPCOMING ACCREDITATION REVIEW VISIT BY THE ACEN

Northwest MS Community College wishes to announce that it will host a site visit for continuing accreditation of its Associate Degree Nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

You are invited to meet with the site visit team and share your comments about the program in person at a meeting scheduled at 3:30 pm on Wednesday, 9/2/26, in Lectorium 137 of the Gary Lee Spears School of Nursing Building located at 4975 Hwy 51 N. Senatobia, MS 38668.

Written comments are also welcome and should be submitted to the ACEN via email at public-comments@acenursing.org or to the ACEN office:

Attn: Accreditation Services
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta GA, 30326

All written comments should be received by the ACEN by August 14th, 2026.

APPLY TO ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM

Traditional Application Process
LPN-RN Transition Application Process

Traditional Application Process

One change effective May 8, 2026:
The Traditional Program will be offered at Senatobia campus while other nursing program offerings are explored for the DeSoto Campus.

NEW PROGRAM OFFERINGS COMING SOON!

About
Our traditional track to becoming a registered nurse consists of four consecutive semesters, not including summer. These courses are located on the Senatobia campus. Applications are open to both Mississippi and non-Mississippi residents. Courses are currently available during the daytime only.

Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the Associate Degree Nursing Traditional Track:

Applicant must be 18 years of age at entry into the first nursing course.
Applicant must have a completed application to NWCC, including submission of all transcripts from previously attended colleges to the Office of Admissions and Records. Once accepted by the college, an NWCC student ID will be assigned, which is required for the Associate Degree Nursing application.
Applicant must have an ACT composite score of 18 or above at the time of application submission. ACT scores received by the Office of Admissions and Records after the date of nursing program application will not be considered.
- The science component of the ACT is required.
- ACT super scores are not accepted.
- SAT conversion scores are not accepted.
Applicant must have completed the following pre-requisite courses with a grade of “C” or better within the past seven years. Pre-requisite courses taken in the first mini-term (January-March; August-October) at Northwest Mississippi Community College will be accepted for consideration in the application process.
- Anatomy and Physiology I Lecture with Anatomy and Physiology I Lab- must be completed within 7 years of the time of the application.
- College Algebra (or approved higher level math excluding MAT2323 Statistics)- no time restrictions for completion date.
Applicant must have a calculated nursing admission grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or greater based on the pre-requisite courses – A&P I Lecture, A&P I Lab, and College Algebra (or approved higher level math). The highest grade achieved in these courses will be used to calculate the nursing admission GPA.
Applicant must take the TEAS nursing entrance test at NWCC to be considered for admission to the AND program. Admission points will be awarded based on TEAS test scores. TEAS scores are valid for one year from the date taken.
Applicant must be deemed eligible by the ADN Admission Committee.
- Applicants enrolled in another nursing program or NWCC School of Health Sciences program within the past year must be eligible to return to that program and provide a letter of good standing from the program director to be considered for the NWCC Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Must apply to NWCC Associate Degree Nursing Program between December 1 - March 1 (for Fall entry), or July 1 - October 1 (for Spring entry)

Pre-requisites for Specific Nursing Courses

Anatomy and Physiology II Lecture and Lab must be taken within 7 years of program application to be eligible to enter Nursing II. You can be accepted into the program if you have not yet taken Anatomy and Physiology II Lecture and Lab, but it is a pre-requisite to the Nursing II course. It is not recommended to be taken with the Nursing I course due to the rigor of both courses.
Human Growth and Development is a pre-requisite for the Nursing III course.

Step One

Apply to Northwest Mississippi Community College (Students must be accepted to the college before applying to the Nursing Program.)
Have all transcripts from all colleges attended sent to NWCC Office of Admissions and Records
Have ACT score sent to NWCC Office of Admissions and Records

Step Two

Apply to Associate Degree Nursing Program (traditional track)
For consideration for Spring entrance, application is open July 1 – October 1.
For consideration for Fall entrance, application is open December 1 – March 1.
You will receive a confirmation email after you have successfully applied. If not, contact Lakeesha Grant at lgrant@northwestms.edu.

*Note: Do not complete multiple applications for the same track.

Step Three

Complete the required entrance exam (see TEAS tab).

Letters of acceptance, denial or alternate will be emailed April 1st or November 7th .
Admission Rubric Link

LPN-RN Transition Application Process

About

The LPN-RN Transition Track is for LPNs with a current nursing license. The course takes place in the summer. Upon successful completion, the student will enter the nursing program (space permitting) with two semesters to complete. These courses are located only on the Senatobia campus.

Click HERE for the eligibility requirements for the LPN-RN Transition

Step One

Apply to Northwest Mississippi Community College (Students must be accepted to the college before applying to the nursing program.)
Have ACT score sent to NWCC Office of Admissions and Records.
Have all transcripts from all colleges attended sent to NWCC Office of Admissions and Records.

Step Two

Click Here to Apply: Associate Degree Nursing Program LPN to RN Transition Track 
You will receive a confirmation email after you have successfully applied. If you do not, email Stacy Taylor at swtaylor@northwestms.edu.

Step Three

Complete the required entrance exam (see TEAS tab).

Letters of acceptance, denial or alternate will be emailed April 1st or November 1st with instructions on when/how to pre-register for the following semester.

*Please Note: Do not complete multiple applications for the LPN-RN transition track. Applicants are encouraged to consider also applying to the traditional track due to the competitive nature of this track.

applications for traditional (spring 2027) will be open july 1^st through october 1^st 2026. applications for lpn-rn transition (summer 2027) will open from December 1^st through march 1^st 2027.

Applications will be accepted for both Mississippi and non-Mississippi residents.

Senatobia Campus- Traditional and LPN-RN Transition Program

The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program provides quality nursing education to prepare students as entry level registered nurses to meet the nursing needs of the community. The ADN program meets the educational, employment, career, cultural, and special needs of its students and the community through the offering of:

Partnerships with community and healthcare facilities and universities.
Highly technical simulation and skills laboratories.
Student support through nursing Student Navigator assistance, student advising, remediation and NCLEX review.
Professional career preparation through nursing transition class and Student Nurses Association membership.
Support and recognition of achievement in Alpha Delta Nu nursing honor society and nursing scholarships.
Seamless nursing education advancement opportunities through LPN advanced placement option.

Program Highlights:

High pass rates on licensure examination
Highly qualified and caring faculty
Accredited by state, regional, and national bodies

new program offerings coming soon!

Mission, Vision, Values and Goals

Mission:

The Associate Degree Nursing program is a two-year program of study that provides quality student-centered nursing education preparing entry level nurses to meet the needs of the community. Faculty with diverse clinical practice experiences collaborate to administer a curriculum utilizing innovative active teaching strategies to enhance student success. Maintaining partnership with an array of clinical facility stakeholders ensures diverse clinical experiences for student engagement in current nursing practice settings. Program quality improvement is achieved through regular evaluation of program and student learning outcomes.   

Vision:

The Associate Degree Nursing Program prepares highly educated and competent nurses ready to enter a complex and diverse healthcare environment, provides service to the profession and other communities of interest, and promotes excellence in the provision of quality, safe, cost-effective, evidence-based care.  

Values:

Accountability – Accepting responsibility for appropriate actions, obligations, and duties to clients and the nursing profession. 
Integrity – Committing to honesty and ethical behavior in all situations. 
Excellence – Achieving the highest standards of evidence-based, safe, quality care. 
Respect – Having of esteem or regard for the unique qualities of all individuals. 
Service – Helping others without the desire for personal gain. 
Sustainability – Ensuring effective, efficient use of healthcare resources to provide cost-effective care. 
Accessibility – Promoting affordable, equitable access to healthcare for all, including underserved and diverse populations. 
Creativity – Developing and implementing effective solutions to promote and maintain the optimal level of health. 
Leadership – Influencing the nursing profession positively by coordinating care, advocating for clients’ rights, and promoting health policy 
Positivity – The practice, action, and demonstration of being optimistic in attitude

Goals:

Educate nurses to provide safe patient-centered care that demonstrates excellence in current nursing practice through professionalism, knowledge, caring and competence.
Comply with standards of regulatory agencies.
Provide quality, didactic laboratory, and clinical learning environments that foster success in a diverse student and graduate population.
Employ a consistent process of policy administration to foster a service/learning relationship with students.
Advocate for resources, including technology, that enhance nursing education.
Evaluate through program outcomes and satisfaction surveys and revise to ensure program effectiveness.

ACT Testing

The ACT composite score, science sub-score, and reading sub-score will be included in the admission point total. Click HERE for the Admission Rubric.
Need to take the ACT to qualify for the Nursing program?

The National ACT list a date of September 19^th, with results coming in October 6^th.
The Residual ACT dates for the college are currently posted as: Senatobia (July 17^th), Desoto (August 28^th), Oxford (September 25^th). Results are normally same day, or day after.

Visit the ACT Test site for more details https://www.northwestms.edu/admissions/act-test

TEAS (Required Entrance Exam)

The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is a standardized entrance exam for prospective nursing students seeking admission to nursing schools across the country. See https://www.atitesting.com/teas-prep for test preparation materials.

Prospective students will register for the TEAS after meeting the requirements, pre-requisites, and submitting an application to the college and to the nursing program. The TEAS test must be taken at Northwest to be considered for entrance into the nursing program.

See TEAS test date by clicking here.
Register for the TEAS by clicking here. Registration will open during the application period.
All TEAS registrations are final, no exceptions. The cost is $87. If you cannot make the purchased session and have a documented emergency, please contact 1-800-667-7531, and they can let you know where to send documentation. If you miss the original purchase date, it will not count against you as an attempt, however you will have to pay for an additional session.
The student may take the TEAS exam 1 (one) time per application period and will be good for 1 (one) year.
Admission points will be awarded based on TEAS test scores.

Testing will take place at the Gary Lee Spears Center for Nursing Building located at 101 Porter Street, Senatobia, MS UNLESS instructed otherwise by ATI registration email confirmation.

Come prepared with ATI Username and Password.
Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the testing facility to report for check in. Late arrivals will NOT be allowed to test and will not be rescheduled or refunded.
Allow 4 hours for the test session.
Must provide non-expired government-issued photo ID at time of check in. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Calculators, cell phones, and other electronic devices are NOT allowed. A basic 4 function calculator is accessible on screen.

Application Results

Traditional Track: In Spring 2026, 233 applications were received with 81 not qualified due to GPA, lack of pre-requisites, ACT score, or applicant did not take the TEAS entrance exam. 83 new students were accepted with admission points ranging from 96-134. Students repeating the course make up the remainder of the class.

LPN-RN Transition Track: In Spring 2026, 59 applications were received with 29 not qualified due to GPA, lack of pre-requisites, ACT score, applicant did not take the TEAS entrance exam, or unable to verify MS LPN license through the MS BON. 25 new students were accepted with admission points ranging from 88-113. Students repeating the course make up the remainder of the class. 

If you have questions regarding your application or believe you received a denial in error, contact the Nursing Program.

Traditional Track - Lakeesha Grant at lgrant@northwestms.edu
LPN-RN Transition Track - Stacy Taylor at swtaylor@northwestms.edu

Contact

Director- Associate Degree Nursing
Dr. Courtney McMullen at cmcmullen@northwestms.edu  or (662) 562-3981 

General Program Information Contact
Lakeesha Grant at lgrant@northwestms.edu or (662) 562-3283 

LPN-RN Transition Contact
Stacy Taylor at swtaylor@northwestms.edu or (662) 562-3982

Senatobia Campus:
Mailing Address: 4975 Hwy 51 North | P.O Box 7009, Senatobia, MS 38668 
Senatobia Nursing Building: 101 Porter Street, Senatobia, MS 38668 

Course Curriculum

Resources

Professional Licensure or Certifications

The NWCC Associate Degree Nursing program has not made a determination on whether the degree meets the state requirements for other US States, Territories, or District of Columbia. Professional license requirements for Mississippi, other states, and jurisdictions may be found on the Board of Nursing Professional Licensure Requirements website.

Associate Degree Nursing

PUBLIC NOTICE OF UPCOMING ACCREDITATION REVIEW VISIT BY THE ACEN

APPLY TO ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM

Traditional Application Process

NEW PROGRAM OFFERINGS COMING SOON!

Pre-requisites for Specific Nursing Courses

LPN-RN Transition Application Process

applications for traditional (spring 2027) will be open july 1^st through october 1^st 2026. applications for lpn-rn transition (summer 2027) will open from December 1^st through march 1^st 2027.

Applications will be accepted for both Mississippi and non-Mississippi residents.

new program offerings coming soon!

Mission, Vision, Values and Goals

ACT Testing

TEAS (Required Entrance Exam)

Application Results

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Associate Degree Nursing

PUBLIC NOTICE OF UPCOMING ACCREDITATION REVIEW VISIT BY THE ACEN

applications for traditional (spring 2027) will be open july 1st through october 1st 2026. applications for lpn-rn transition (summer 2027) will open from December 1st through march 1st 2027.

Applications will be accepted for both Mississippi and non-Mississippi residents.

new program offerings coming soon!

applications for traditional (spring 2027) will be open july 1^st through october 1^st 2026. applications for lpn-rn transition (summer 2027) will open from December 1^st through march 1^st 2027.