College of Behavioral and Health Sciences
School of Nursing
Location: McCord Bldg., Room 218
Website: www.apsu.edu/nursing
Dr. Eve Rice
Interim Director
Email: ricem@apsu.edu
Phone: 931-221-7483
Dr. Bettina Shank
Assistant Director
Email: shankb@apsu.edu
Phone: 931-221-6344
Nursing (BSN)
The curriculum leading to the degree of the Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) includes general education core, nursing pre-requisite courses, and major requirements offered by the School of Nursing. The APSU School of Nursing offers two concentrations for completing the BSN:
- Pre-Licensure is offered synchronously on campus and results in educational eligibility for students to apply to take the NCLEX examination for state licensure through the respective state boards of nursing.
- The RN-BSN concentration is designed for Registered Nurses (RNs) who have an active, unencumbered license or new graduates with an associate degree who are eligible for licensure. RNs enrolled in the RN- BSN concentration complete online courses in an asynchronous format available 24 hours a day via the University’s web based instructional program.
Once enrolled, students have seven semesters to complete the BSN degree. Extensions may be granted on an individual basis. Students must review their courses of studies with a designated School of Nursing Advisor each semester.
Accreditation
The BSN Program is approved by the Tennessee Department of Health Board of Nursing and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). These organizations may be reached at:
Tennessee Board of Nursing
665 Mainstream Dr
Nashville, TN, 37243
http://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/nursing-board.html
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington DC 20001
http://www.aacnnursing.org/CCNE
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