Office of Student Affairs
Dear Student,
Welcome to the School of Nursing at The University of Mississippi Medical Center! The School of Nursing (SON) Office of Student Affairs is excited to serve as a resource to you throughout your time here. From the moment you apply to nursing school to the moment you walk across the stage at Commencement, we are here to assist you!
The SON Office of Student Affairs is made up of a three-person staff: Kim Ferguson, our Student Recruiter, Monica Wade, our Administrative Assistant, and myself. Student Affairs oversees recruitment for the SON.
We also direct many of the SON events, such as our community service event called SoNShine Community Service, and our career event called Ignite. In addition, we work with the SON Student Officers and our SON Ambassadors, who serve and lead our school. Many of our students are also involved in the UMMC Associated Student Body, which plans fun events for students, such as socials and formals. There are many ways to become involved at UMMC!
In addition, the SON Office of Student Affairs has resources available to assist students, including financial aid information, career development support, and help with problem-solving. Our knowledgeable staff is ready to answer your questions and assist you in any way we can as you journey through our nursing programs. We are here to lend a listening ear and a helping hand.
Feel free to contact us if we may be of assistance.
Best Wishes in Nursing!
Christina B. Vanderloo, MS, NCC, LPC
Director of Student Affairs
Dear Future UMMC Student,
Thank you for your interest in the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing! The SON is dedicated to helping today's students become tomorrow's leaders, and we are committed to the education of our state's nursing students. In addition, the SON is located on the only academic health center in the state. UMMC also has the state's only Level 1 trauma center, as well as the state's only children's hospital. As such, you will gain not only the best nursing education in the state, but also a truly unique learning environment and unlimited resources - all at your fingertips!
The SON proudly offers six programs - Traditional BSN; Accelerated BSN; RN-MSN; MSN; PhD; and DNP. In addition, we have three Freshman Early Entry programs- Jackson, Belhaven and Oxford. Our MSN program also includes six tracks from which to choose- Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner; Family Nurse Practitioner; Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner; Gerontological Nurse Practitioner; Nurse Educator; and Nursing and Healthcare Administrator. These unparalleled clinical opportunities and educational experiences coupled with award-winning faculty, a 95 percent pass rate on the NCLEX and state-of-the-art facilities make the UMMC SON the state's premiere nursing school!
Thinking about a career in nursing? Want more information about the SON programs? The Office of Student Affairs is here to help! Please call 601-984-6262 or email nsrecruiter@umc.edu. We look forward to walking with you on the path to a long and happy career in nursing!
Best wishes,
Kim Ferguson, MS
Student Recruiter
