The mission of the Mississippi Board of Nursing is to protect the public's health and safety by providing reasonable assurance that the people who practice nursing are competent, ethical practitioners with the necessary knowledge and skills appropriate to their title and role.
http://www.msbn.state.ms.us/ (accessed on 22.04.2009)
The Mississippi Board of Nursing is authorized by the Nurse Practice Law July 2007. Other supporting legislation includes the Rules and Regulations
http://www.msbn.state.ms.us/newlawrules.htm (accessed 22.04.2009)