Associate Degree Nursing

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  

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. 

Need to take the ACT to qualify for the Nursing program?

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

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.  

• 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. 

Traditional Track: In Spring 2024, 178 applications were received with 95 not qualified due to GPA, lack of pre-requisites, ACT score, or applicant did not take the TEAS entrance exam. 64 new students were accepted with admission points ranging from 67-101. Students repeating the course make up the remainder of the class.  

LPN-RN Transition Track: In Spring 2024, 69 applications were received with 41 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. 28 new students were accepted with admission points ranging from 64-94. 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 

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

Desoto Campus:
coming soon 
Program Information Contact: Lakeesha Grant at lgrant@northwestms.edu or (662) 562-3283 
Traditional Track Contact: Lesley Thweatt at  lthweatt@northwestms.edu or (662) 562-3981 
LPN-RN Transition Contact: Stacy Taylor swtaylor@northwestms.edu or (662) 562-3982 

Two changes effective August 1, 2024: 
Applications will be accepted for both Mississippi and non-Mississippi residents. 
The Traditional Program will be offered at both the Senatobia and Desoto Campus in January 2025. 

About

Our traditional track to becoming a registered nurse consists of four consecutive semesters, not including summer. These courses are located currently on the Senatobia campus and will be offered on the Desoto Campus beginning January 2025.. 

Requirements 

• ACT composite score of 18 

• Must have accepted application on file with the NWCC Office of Admissions and Records 

• Must have submitted transcripts from all colleges attended on file with the NWCC Office of Admissions and Records 

• Must apply to NWCC Department of Nursing between January 1 - March 1 (for Fall entry), or August 1 - October 1 (for Spring entry) 

Pre-requisites 

• A&P I with lab in the last 7 years 

• College Algebra (higher math classes must be approved for substitution by the Office of Admissions and Records) 

• The 3 courses above must be completed and on transcript OR applicant must be enrolled in 1st mini-term at NWCC at time of application. 

• GPA of 2.5 or higher based on pre-requisites (all attempts of these courses within the last 3 years will be calculated into the GPA) 

• TEAS test (admission points will be awarded based on TEAS test scores)

• Must be 18 years or older at the start of the course 

• Applicants enrolled in another nursing program must be eligible to return and provide a letter of good standing from the nursing program attended to be considered for the NWCC ADN Program. 

• If an applicant has failed another nursing program and is ineligible to return, they may apply to NWCC Associate Degree Nursing Program three years from the failure date or after successful completion of an accredited practical nursing (LPN) program. 

• Applicants with two withdrawals or failures from any other nursing program/course are not eligible for admission to the NWCC ADN Program for three years from the date of the last nursing course taken. 

• Please refer to academic bulletin for further details: http://catalog.northwestms.edu/preview_entity.php?catoid=7&ent_oid=393&returnto=310

Step One 

• Apply to Northwest Mississippi Community College 

• 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 August 1 – EXTENDED to October 8

• For consideration for Fall entrance, application is open January 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).   

Step Four 

• 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.

Step One 

• Apply to Northwest Mississippi Community College 

• 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).   

Step Four 

• Letters of acceptance, denial or alternate will be emailed April 1st or November 1st with instructions on when and 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. 

Admission Rubric
Accreditation
Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society
Campus Map
Estimated Costs of Attendance
Incoming Student Packet
Job Outlook
Nursing Student Handbook
TEAS Info and Test Prep
TEAS Testing Dates 
Plan of Study
Program Outcomes
Nursing Clinical Requirements
Student Nurses Association
NWCC Bulletin
NCSBN

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