School of Nursing

Dean: Dr. Mary W. Stewart
Mississippi State University-Meridian
Riley Campus
2212 5th Street
Meridian, MS 39301
601-696-2277
info@nursing.msstate.edu
Website: nursing.msstate.edu

The mission (why we exist) of the School of Nursing is to provide access and opportunity to exemplary graduate nursing education in Mississippi and beyond.  

Our vision (where we want to be): To be a community of nurse scholars, leading graduate nursing education and ensuring a better life for all through learning, discovery, service, advocacy, and caring for what matters. 

The foundational tenets of the School of Nursing are learning, discovery, service, and advocacy. These principles emanate from a commitment to caring and creating a community of belonging for all persons.

MSU-SON Foundational Tenets and Broad Goals for Program Graduates  

Learning: Graduates will apply specialized nursing competencies in dynamic and diverse health care settings.  

Discovery: Graduates will create solutions to better the world’s health starting in their own backyard.  

Service: Graduates will engage in making life better for citizens and communities.  

Advocacy: Graduates will lead change for health equity, access, and social justice.