Tennessee Nursing Schools and Programs

Tennessee is so full of variety with adventure in the Appalachian Mountains to the music industry scene in Nashville. The state has historical figures such as Davy Crockett to Elvis Presley. There are the hallowed grounds of historical battlefields, monuments, and museums to visit. The African American and Native American history and culture from the past to present day are very educational exploration activities. In fact, Tennessee Cherokee Indian leader, Sequoyah, invented the first alphabet for an Indian language.

Tennessee provides nursing students with a wide variety of nursing education opportunities. Due to the rapidly expanding and evolving nature of the health care system, careers in nursing are expected to continue to grow significantly over the next decade. Tennessee has many nursing programs to choose from which are all very friendly to your specific needs. Four-year colleges and universities offer comprehensive nursing programs; while tech schools and community colleges can help you get specific certifications. In addition, the role of the professional nurse is expanding to include an emphasis on leadership, management, and education. Many programs require students to complete clinical studies, either at the university's public clinic or at area clinics, hospitals, and other resident care centers. This valuable experience will help prepare nursing students and gives them important networking opportunities. We have listed options for students who have been on waitlists at other Tennessee nursing schools to pursue their career goals. This site features online and campus based nursing programs dedicated to graduating more nurses into the field to help alleviate the critical nursing shortage Tennessee is experiencing. Tennessee is a great state to begin or finish your nursing education goals!

Degree Programs:

Adult Care, Anatomy, BSN-RN, Behavioral/Mental/Psychiatry, Community Health, Family Care, Geriatrics, Manager, Neonatal, Pathology, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Respiratory Medicine, Surgical, Women's Health

Largest Cities:

Brentwood, Chattanooga, Clarksville, Cleveland, Franklin, Germantown, Jackson, Johnson City, Kingsport, Knoxville, Memphis, Morristown, Murfreesboro, Nashville, Oak Ridge

Additional Resources:

TN Nursing Association
http://www.nursingworld.org/FunctionalMenuCategories/AboutANA/WhoWeAre/CMA/TNA_1.aspx

TN Board of Nursing
http://health.state.tn.us/Boards/nursing/

TN Travel
http://www.tnvacation.com/

TN Hospital Directory
http://tennessee.uscity.net/Hospital/

School Enrollment Type Accredited Online Program Degrees Find Scholarship
Aquinas College 440 Private Yes No Associate, RN-to-BSN find scholarships
Baptist College of Health Sciences 925 Private Yes No BS/BSN, RN-to-BSN find scholarships
Belmont University 4,500 Private Yes No BS/BSN, Accelerated BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, Nurse Educator, Nurse Practitioner find scholarships
Carson-Newman College 2,000 Private Yes No BS/BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, Nurse Practitioner find scholarships
Chattanooga State Technical Community College 5,050 Public Yes No Associate, LPN-to-RN find scholarships
Cleveland State Community College 3,100 Public Yes No Associate find scholarships
Columbia State Community College 4,300 Public Yes No Associate, LPN-to-RN find scholarships
Cumberland University 1,350 Private Yes No BS/BSN, Accelerated BSN find scholarships
Dyersburg State Community College 2,580 Public Yes No Associate, LPN-to-RN find scholarships
Jackson State Community College 3,700 Public Yes No Associate find scholarships
King College 600 Private Yes No BS/BSN, RN-to-BSN find scholarships
Lincoln Memorial University 2,200 Public Yes No Associate, RN-to-BSN find scholarships
Middle Tennessee State University 17,200 Public Yes No BS/BSN, RN-to-BSN find scholarships
Milligan College 900 Private Yes No BS/BSN, RN-to-BSN find scholarships
Motlow State Community College 3,300 Public Yes No Associate find scholarships
Roane State Community College 5,100 Public Yes No Associate find scholarships
South College 150 Private Yes No BS/BSN find scholarships
Southern Adventist University 2,200 Private Yes No Associate, BS/BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, RN-to-MSN, Nurse Practitioner find scholarships
Southwest Tennessee Community College 12,200 Public Yes No Associate find scholarships
Tennessee State University 8,750 Public Yes No Associate, BS/BSN, RN-to-BSN, Nurse Practitioner find scholarships
Tennessee Technological University 8,700 Public Yes No BS/BSN find scholarships
Tennessee Technology Center - Crossville 0 Public No No LPN find scholarships
Tennessee Technology Center - Crump 0 Public No No LPN find scholarships
Tennessee Technology Center - Dickson 525 Public No No LPN find scholarships
Tennessee Technology Center - Jacksboro 0 Public No No LPN find scholarships
Tennessee Technology Center - Jackson 0 Public No No LPN find scholarships
Tennessee Technology Center - Knoxville 0 Public No No LPN find scholarships
Tennessee Technology Center - Livingston 0 Public No No LPN find scholarships
Tennessee Technology Center - McMinnville 0 Public No No LPN find scholarships
Tennessee Technology Center - Memphis 0 Public No No LPN find scholarships
Tennessee Technology Center - Morristown 0 Public No No LPN find scholarships
Tennessee Technology Center - Murfreesboro 0 Public No No LPN find scholarships
Tennessee Technology Center - Nashville 0 Public No No LPN find scholarships
Tennessee Technology Center - Newbern 0 Public No No LPN find scholarships
Tennessee Technology Center - Paris 345 Public No No LPN find scholarships
Tennessee Technology Center - Pulaski 0 Public No No LPN find scholarships
Tennessee Technology Center - Shelbyville 0 Public No No LPN find scholarships
Tennessee Wesleyan College 795 Private Yes No BS/BSN, RN-to-BSN find scholarships
Union University 2,000 Private Yes No BS/BSN, Accelerated BSN, RN-to-BSN find scholarships
University of Memphis - Loewenberg School of Nursing 15,300 Public Yes No BS/BSN, RN-to-BSN find scholarships
Walters State Community College 6,200 Public Yes No Associate find scholarships

Online Nursing Programs without Waiting Lists

School Degrees Offered Request Information
American Sentinel University BSN - RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing; MSN - Case Management; MSN - Infection Prevention and Control; MSN - Mgmt. & Organizational Leadership; MSN - Nursing Informatics; MSN - RN to Master of Science in Nursing;
Anna Maria College RN to BSN
Baker College Online Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Benedictine University MS - Nursing
Capella University MSN - Nurse Educator; MSN - Nurse Educator Bridge; PhD - Nursing Education
Chamberlain College of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN); Master of Science in Nursing; RN to BSN to MSN Online Bridge Option
Cleveland State University BSN; MSN
Colorado Christian University B.S. in Nursing (RN-BSN Degree Completion)
Colorado Technical University Online BS - Nursing - (RN to BSN)
Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences RN to BS - Nursing
Gonzaga University MSN - Health Systems Leadership; MSN - Nurse Educator; RN to MSN
Graceland University MSN - Nurse Educator; RN - BSN
Grantham University MS. Nursing - Case Management; MS. Nursing - Nursing Education; MS. Nursing - Nursing Informatics; MS. Nursing - Nursing Mgmt & Org Leadership; RN to MSN Option
Herzing University MS - Nursing Education
Indiana State University LPN to BSN - Nursing
Kaplan University MS - Nurse Administrator; MS - Nurse Educator; MS - Nursing; MSN - Informatics; RN to BS - Nursing; RN to MSN in Nursing
Kent State University RN to BSN
Lewis University MSN - Nursing Administration; MSN - Nursing Education
Liberty University Online BS - Nursing; MS - Nursing - Acute Care
Loyola University New Orleans Online MSN - Bridge Program; MSN - Health Care Systems Management
Miller-Motte College Online B.S. in Nursing (RN to BSN)
National American University RN-to-BSN
Norwich University MSN - Nursing Administration; MSN - Nursing Educator
Philadelphia University M.S. - Midwifery
Post University Online BS - Management for Registered Nurses
Rasmussen College RN to BSN
Sacred Heart University MSN - Clinical Nurse Leader; MSN - Nursing Education; MSN - Patient Care Svcs Admin; RN to BSN; RN to MSN - CNL; RN to MSN - NE; RN to MSN - PCSA
Saint Xavier University MS - Nursing - Clinical Leadership; MSN - Executive Leadership
South University MS - Adult Health Nurse; MS - Nursing; RN to BSN - Bachelor Degree Completion; RN-MSN; RN-MSN - Adult Health Nurse; RN-MSN - Nurse Educator
University of Phoenix MS - Nursing; MSN - Healthcare Education; MSN - Informatics; MSN - Master of Health Administration; MSN/MBA - Health Care Management; PhD - Philosophy in Nursing; RN to BS - Nursing
University of Pittsburgh MS Clinical Nurse Leader
University of Saint Mary RN to BSN
Utica College RN to BS in Nursing
Vanderbilt University MSN - Health Systems Mgmt
Walden University BS Nursing; BSN MSN - Education; BSN MSN - Genearl Track; BSN MSN - Informatics; BSN MSN - Leadership/Management; RN MSN - Education; RN MSN - General Track; RN MSN - Informatics; RN MSN - Leadership/Management
Western Governors University BS - Nursing; MSN - Education; MSN - Education (RN to MSN); MSN - Leadership & Management (RN to MSN); MSN - Leadership and Management