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NCLEX practice questions for Mississippi nurses & students
Nursing in Mississippi is regulated by the Mississippi Board of Nursing, which licenses RNs and LPNs and approves the state's nursing programs. Mississippi is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so a resident nurse can hold a single multistate license and practice across other compact states. The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson anchors advanced nursing education in the state.
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- Board of Nursing
- Mississippi Board of Nursing
- Compact status
- Nurse Licensure Compact member
- License verification
- Verify a license — Mississippi Board of Nursing
Nurse Licensure Compact
Nurse Licensure Compact member
Mississippi is a fully implemented Nurse Licensure Compact member, so an eligible Mississippi-resident nurse can practice in other compact states on one multistate license.
Who regulates nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Nursing licensure in Mississippi is set by the Mississippi Board of Nursing. For official, current requirements, use the board directly.
How to register for the NCLEX in Mississippi
- 1. Apply for licensure by examination with the Mississippi Board of Nursing and meet its eligibility requirements.
- 2. Register for the NCLEX with Pearson VUE and pay the exam fee.
- 3. Once the board finds you eligible, you receive an Authorization to Test (ATT) and schedule at a Pearson VUE test center.
- 4.Use NursingCEA’s topic quizzes and study guides to prepare in the meantime.
Nursing schools in Mississippi
A few of the nursing programs based in Mississippi:
- University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing (Jackson)
- University of Southern Mississippi School of Nursing (Hattiesburg)
- Mississippi University for Women College of Nursing (Columbus)
- Alcorn State University School of Nursing
License renewal & continuing education in Mississippi
- License renewal
- every two years
- RN continuing education
- No continuing education is required for routine renewal by nurses in active practice. A nurse who has been out of practice for more than five years must complete at least 20 contact hours of accepted continuing education earned in the two years immediately before renewing, endorsing, or reinstating a license.
The board states each nurse is responsible for maintaining competency; the 20-contact-hour rule applies only after a break in practice of more than five years and covers both RNs and LPNs.
NursingCEA does not provide continuing-education credit, contact hours, or certificates — we offer free practice questions and study material only. Requirements are set by the Mississippi Board of Nursing and change over time; always confirm the current rules with the board.
Mississippi nursing & NCLEX — frequently asked
Yes. Mississippi is a fully implemented member of the Nurse Licensure Compact, so a nurse whose primary residence is Mississippi can obtain a multistate license and practice in other compact states.
The Mississippi Board of Nursing regulates registered and practical nursing, issues licenses, and approves nursing programs. Use the board directly for current requirements.
Apply for licensure by examination with the Mississippi Board of Nursing, then register for the NCLEX with Pearson VUE and pay the fee. When the board finds you eligible you receive an Authorization to Test and schedule at a Pearson VUE center. NCSBN develops and owns the NCLEX.
Use the Mississippi Board of Nursing's online license verification, which returns license status, expiration date, and any disciplinary action. Because Mississippi is a compact state, its multistate licenses can also be confirmed through Nursys.
Mississippi nursing programs include the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing in Jackson, the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, and Alcorn State University. Confirm current board approval with the Mississippi Board of Nursing.
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All material on this site is original and for practice and study only — it is not official licensure guidance. For current licensure requirements, rely on the Mississippi Board of Nursing. NursingCEA is not affiliated with the Mississippi Board of Nursing.
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