Department of Nursing Education
Poplarville, MS
Peggy Dease, M.S., R.N. - Director of Nursing Education
pdease@prcc.edu
Welcome to the web site for Pearl River Community College’s (PRCC) Department of Nursing Education. PRCC nursing education provides challenging and exciting career opportunities in the health care arena in the Practical Nursing (P.N.) and Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) fields.
The Department of Nursing Education is found in the Nursing Building on Nursing Loop Road on the Poplarville campus. Both Associate Degree and Practical Nursing are housed and taught in this building. For information or questions regarding the admissions process call (601) 403-1016/403-1017 or email dwilliams@prcc.com. You are welcome to drop by the nursing admissions office at any time. The nursing admission’s office is open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
The State of Mississippi Department accredits the Practical Nursing Program of Education through the State Board for Community and Junior College. The ADN program is accredited by the Board of Trustees of Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006. Telephone (212) 363-5555.