Requirements for Examination Applicants from Sate-Accredited Mississippi Programs

Requirements for Examination Applicants from Sate-Accredited Mississippi Programs. Applicants from state accredited Mississippi programs shall be eligible to qualify for licensure by examination and must: A. Submit an official transcript to the board from a state accredited Mississippi nursing program showing successful completion of such program. B. Submit official documentation of eligibility for graduation to the board if the applicant has met all requirements for graduation, but a degree has not been formally conferred. Applicant must submit an official transcript within 30 days after the degree is conferred. Failure to submit such transcript shall result in the voiding of the license; C. Comply with criminal background checks and fingerprinting in accordance with Miss. Code Ann. Sections 73-15-19 (1) and 73-15-21 (1); D. Submit completed board-approved application, including the notarized authorization to release information form; E. Pay required nonrefundable application fee upon submission of application to the board; F. Submit the application by the deadline dates established by the board; G. Register for the examination with the designated testing service; and H. Pay the required fee upon examination registration to the designated testing service.