The School of Nursing offers a four-year program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, as well as a Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in either the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) programs. The school also offers pre-nursing curriculum advisement for students planning to enter a nursing program elsewhere.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The Nursing program consists of four academic years. Students must complete the first three semesters of a pre-nursing curriculum consisting of General Education courses and Nursing prerequisites. Students then apply for admission to the last five semesters, which include 72 semester hours of upper-division Nursing courses. When a student applies for admission to the last five semesters and is accepted and becomes enrolled, he/she is then classified as a Nursing major. The number of students accepted into the Nursing courses is limited, making the application process competitive.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are awarded the B.S.N. and become eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for Registered Nurse (RN) licensure. The program is accredited by the Tennessee Board of Nursing and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Deadline to apply to the five-semester Nursing program:

• October 1 for spring semester admission
• February 1 for fall semester admission

Master of Science in Nursing

The School of Nursing offers the Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Upon sucessful completion of the program, graduates are awarded the M.S.N. and become eligible to sit for concentration specific national nurse practitioner certification exams. The program is accredited by the Tennessee Board of Nursing and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Deadline to be fully admitted to Graduate Studies and to have your required documents received by the School of Nursing:

• October 1 for spring semester admission
• April 1 for fall semester admission

Pre-Nursing curriculum from other schools

Students planning to enter other schools of nursing must carefully select their courses according to the pre-nursing curriculum prescribed by the school to which they will apply. Nursing advisors will assist students with their course selections. At this time, the School of Nursing does not accept transfer students from other Nursing programs.

Please contact an advisor for more information.

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On-Campus Housing

MTSU has a living-learning community specifically for future nurses, from first year to graduation! Take part in fun and educational activities planned by Housing and Residential Life. For more information call 615-898-2971 or housing@mtsu.edu