Mississippi Nursing Schools

Mississippi, like all other states, is in the throes of the nursing shortage. By 2015 it is projected that the nursing workforce in Mississippi will experience a 7% deficit. The greatest demand in Mississippi is for registered nurses, particularly those with a bachelor’s degree or higher. Currently, the greatest percentage of nurses have an associate’s degree, however, nurses with a baccalaureate diploma receive better career options and scheduling choices. Across the state, there is also a pronounced need for registered nurse case managers, clinical nurse specialists, first assistants, anesthetists, and in-service educators. Top employers in Mississippi include Memorial Hospital, Forrest General Hospital, and Baptist Medical Center. A number of hospitals are getting proactive about the nursing shortage and offer worker benefits as well as tuition reimbursement for future nurses who agree to work at their facilities post-graduation.