Mississippi RN license renewal and continuing education

This page explains the ACLS certification process in Mississippi, including accreditation with its different government agencies and how to complete your certification online or in-person.

Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS/PALS/BLS courses

The official place to buy Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS, PALS, and BLS courses is this acls.net website.

Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS/PALS/BLS courses are accepted in Mississippi through the following accreditation bodies and agencies:

Montana Board of Nursing for nurses accepts our ANCC COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure for physicians accepts our AMA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners for dental professionals accepts our ADA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
Mississippi State DOH Licensing for child care providers accepts our CPR, First Aid because our course satisfies their rules.
Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy for licensed massage therapists accepts our CPR, First Aid because they specifically reviewed and approved the course .
Mississippi Board of Pharmacy for pharmacists accepts our ACPE COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
for body artists accepts our BBP, CPR because our course satisfies their rules.

RN license transfer, renewal & continuing ed

Each state needs a competent medical workforce to meet the needs of its citizens. However, the requirements for some health care professions are not the same in each state. That is why it is important to find out what is required of you as a future or current registered nurse before moving across state lines. Contact information is located at the bottom of this page.

Endorsements

Mississippi is a compact state. If you are moving to Mississippi or claiming it as your primary state of residence, you will need to apply for endorsement to use your license in the state. Here are the general requirements:

Complete a notarized application with a fee of $100 (add $25 if applying for a temporary permit).
Submit a 2x2 signed passport-style photo.
Verification of original licensure from your previous state or www.nursys.com.
Official transcripts from your nursing program.
- Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS).
Fingerprints and a criminal background check (total cost of $75).
If your original state does not participate in NURSys, you must submit the notarized Verification of Original Licensure form to that state.

Renewals occur every two years from October 1 to December 31 during even-numbered years at a cost of $100 for active licenses. Apply for renewal online.

Continuing competency

There are no mandatory continuing education requirements for endorsement or renewal. You are responsible for your own continuing competency.

Contact information

Web Address: www.msbn.ms.gov/

Mississippi Board of Nursing Address:

713 Pear Orchard Road Suite 300 Ridgeland, MS 39157

Main Phone: 601-957-6300

Main Fax: 601-957-6301

Deborah Bilbrew, Director of Licensure and PracticeEmail Deborah BilbrewEmail</a

FAQ

View frequently asked questions about Mississippi nursing licensure.

In-person training

	Blended class	Classroom
Format	This is a personalized and adaptive class completed online with a computer. After the class you will schedule with an instructor to complete the hands-on portion of the class.	This is a traditional classroom class with an instructor.
Course completion	Complete the online portion + hands-on skills session with an AHA Instructor.	Contact a Training Center in your area to sign up for an instructor-led class, see above
Time	The online portion of HeartCode BLS can be completed in approximately 1 to 2 hours. Time to complete the hands-on skills session varies around approximately 60 minutes, depending on your experience level.	A full BLS provider course can take 4.5 hours to complete, including skills practice and skills testing.
Completion card	BLS provider course completion card, valid for two years	BLS provider course completion card, valid for two years

Nearby training sites

View our list of training centers and skill testers in MS.

AMR Natchez
420 John R. Junkin Dr/ Natchez, MS BLS ACLS PALS

AMR Jackson
600 Melvin Bender Dr/ Jackson, MS BLS ACLS PALS

Baptist Memorial Hospital North Mississippi
2301 South Lamar Blvd./ Oxford, MS BLS ACLS PALS

CPR Mississippi - Biloxi
925 Tommy Munro Dr, Suite F-1/ Biloxi, MS BLS ACLS PALS

CPR Mississippi - Meridian
2211 5th St #113/ Meridian, MS BLS ACLS PALS

CPR Pensacola and Fire Service Training
3810 Promenade Pkwy/ D'Iberville, MS BLS ACLS PALS

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Total 21 training sites in MS. Show all.

Pacific Medical Training course acceptance chart.

This list of AHA training centers is original research produced by Pacific Medical Training and is not authorized by any third party. By completing this form you are asking Pacific Medical Training to arrange a course and/or skills testing for you, preferably with this training center.

The American Heart Association name is owned by American Heart Association, Inc. Pacific Medical Training has no affiliation with American Heart Association.