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Online university expands nursing program in Mississippi

By Malaysia McCoy,

5 hours ago

JACKSON, Miss. ( WJTV ) – Officials with an accredited online university announced the expansion of their nursing program to Mississippi.

According to Melissa Temple, director of nursing education for Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL), there are about 3,000 vacant nursing positions in the state’s hospitals. She said that this is not due to a shortage of nursing students, but rather a shortage of training resources.

Officials with Western Governors University’s (WGU) Michael O. Leavitt School of Health will expand its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Prelicensure) program to the state. The IHL also approved WGU to offer clinical placements in the state.

WGU’s program allows Mississippians to take online courses anywhere they have access to the internet, complete two four-day-long lab experiences at one of the regional simulation labs, and participate in clinical experiences in Mississippi. Districts with clinical placement opportunities currently include Jackson and Gulfport.

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