Nursing, B.S.N. (2 + 2), (4+1)
Prepare for a health career that provides focused and highly personalized care.
About the Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Students interested in pursuing the courses necessary to apply to professional school in nursing are enrolled in the Allied Health Studies major. They can either complete two years of pre-requisites before applying to the professional nursing program of their choice (2+2) or they can complete the full baccalaureate degree from UM and apply to an accelerated nursing program (4+1).
Departments from across the university contribute courses to the B.A. in Allied Health Studies, which is organized by the Health Professions Advising Office in the College of Liberal Arts. This nationally recognized office helps prepare students for application and admission to allied health professional schools.
Students receive a well-rounded general education from the College of Liberal Arts that empowers them to deal with complexity, diversity, and change in the world.
The value of an Allied Health Studies degree
Allied Health Studies majors gain the ability to understand human behavior, communicate complex ideas, think critically, interpret data, and engage with a diverse world. These skills prepare our majors to enter any allied health profession and become leaders of the future.
What are the responsibilities of the nursing profession?
Nurses promote health, prevent disease, and help patients cope with illness. They have a unique scope of practice and can practice independently or collaborate with all members of the healthcare team. Nurses serve as advocates for patients, families, and communities. They develop and manage nursing care plans, instruct patients and their families in proper care, and help individuals and groups take steps to improve or maintain their health.
- Nursing Specializations, visit Discovernursing.com.
- For job outlook, visit Occupation Outlook Handbook.
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Program Information
Degree
B.S. in Nursing
Required Credit Hours
120
Program Type
Major
Program Location
School
Duration
4 years
Choose From Three Different Paths to Earn Your BSN Degree
Traditional BSN (2+2)
Students in this track spend two years on the Oxford campus completing prerequisites before matriculating to nursing school at either the Oxford Campus or the Jackson Campus.
Traditional BSN: Freshman Early Entry
Incoming students with a 25+ ACT score and a 3.5+ high school GPA qualify to apply for a guaranteed seat in the Jackson program only. Students provide a writing sample and have a personal interview. This is time sensitive, so see the HPAO advisor for details.
Accelerated BSN (4+1)
This track is for students who wish to obtain a bachelor’s degree from the Oxford campus before attending nursing school. These students have the option of attending an accelerated nursing program on the Oxford campus that is condensed into one year.
What does Nursing look like on the job market?
Median income for Registered Nurses in 2023.
Median income for Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, and Nurse Practitioners in 2023.
Degree Requirements
- Bisc 210: Microbiology (or any Bisc 300 level or higher)
- ES 396: Allied Health Terminology OR Clc 201: Medical Terminology
- Spch 102: Fundamentals of Public Speaking OR Spch 105: Business and Professional Speaking
- One of the following advanced communication courses
- Spch 305: Collaborative Communication
- Writ 300: Rhetoric of Professional Communication
- Writ 310: Writing in Professional Contexts
- Writ 320: Contemporary Writing Studies
- Writ 380: Scientific Writing
- Writ 399: Special Topics
- Writ 410: Grant Writing
- 5 of the following electives, depending on your allied health field and interests
- Anth 349: Medical Anthropology
- IMC/Jour 585: Health Communications
- NHM 325: Family Relations
- NHM 328: Child Development
- Phil 321: Ethics
- Phil/Rel 328: Biomedical Ethics
- Soc 301/G St 303: The Family
- Soc 310: Sociology of Disability
- Soc 311: Social Problems
- Soc 333: Sociology of Delinquency
- Soc 345: Population Trends and Problems
- Soc 353: Community Development
- Soc 370/Hon 315: Population Health
- Soc 413/AAS 413: Race and Ethnicity
- Soc 427: Social Stratification
- SW 326: Gerontology
- Any 300 level or above biology course
- Any 300 level or above psychology course
- Any 300 level or above exercise science course
Additional requirements for the program are:
- Psy 201: General Psychology
- One of the following
- Psy 301: Developmental Psychology
- Psy 311: Abnormal Psychology
- NHM 323: Human Growth and Development
Pre-Nursing Advising
Incoming freshmen select the nursing emphasis for the Allied Health Studies major. Others complete the HPAO enrollment form to be assigned an advisor.
HPAO divides pre-nursing advising by last name.
- Andrew Bilbo (last names A-L)
- Neal Ann Chamblee (last names M-Z)
Current Pre-Nursing Students
Want to know what it's like to study a Bachelor's degree in Nursing? Hear from our current students.
Martha Ann Dye
What is your most memorable experience working with HPAO?
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Olivia Schneider
What are your career goals?
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Reese Robertson
What is your major and why did you choose it?
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Mia Cole
What is your most memorable experience working with HPAO?
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Brianna Rellinger
How has HPAO helped you?
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Aevari Kotil
What is your major and why did you choose it?
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Anna Kathryn Richie
Why did you decide to pursue this health profession?
See Anna Kathryn’s AnswerWhat is the Health Professions Advising Office (HPAO)?
Watch the video below to learn more about HPAO at the University of Mississippi.
How has HPAO helped you?
"The HPAO offices has helped me in numerous ways. I can always rely on Dr. Bilbo to help me decide which classes to choose and make my resume as best as possible. They are a community of people who desires to help us through every endeavorer and ensure our applications are the best they can be. It is like a home away from home filled with people who want to support and help you."
Anna Richie
B.A. in Allied Health Studies, minor in Psychology
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