Nursing Schools in Tennessee

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Tennessee nursing schools have not been immune to the nursing faculty shortages plaguing most of the country's nursing programs. The nursing programs in Tennessee have been turning away applicants by the hundreds each year because they can not accommodate the students. There is solution.

We have created an opportunity for those qualified registered nurses seeking an advanced nursing degree to avoid the waitlists at other Tennessee nursing schools and 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. The featured nursing schools you'll find on this site are CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) accredited. These nursing programs offer RN to BSN, RN to MSN and a variety of MSN programs, including a Master's in Nursing Health Care education program that prepares students to become nursing school faculty members. Take some time to request free information from these nursing schools to learn more about how they can help you pursue your goals.

Tennessee Nursing Job Outlook and Salary Information

The job outlook for new nurses is very good in Tennessee with many jobs offering sign on bonuses and flexible work schedules. For those nurses holding advanced degrees in nursing the job outlook is even better, higher salaries, supervisor positions and opportunities to pursue an educator role or practitioner role. There has not been a better time to start or advance your nursing career in Tennessee.

According to the Tennessee Department of Labor 2006 salary report, the average annual salary for a registered nurse (RN) was $51.245 (based on a 40 hour work week) and the average annual salary for an LPN was $31,530. In Chattanooga, TN the average annual salary for an RN is $48,030. As you can see, an advanced degree in nursing significantly ups your earnings. These numbers will vary depending on experience, location and specialization. According to indeed.com, as of 5/1/07, the average annual salary for RN job postings in the state of Tennessee was $57,000.

Featured Online Nursing Schools in Tennessee

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University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The nursing programs are designed to develop the professional knowledge and skills of working registered nurses. Request free information from the University of Phoenix School of Nursing.

Walden University School of Nursing

Upon graduation from Walden University, you will possess the knowledge and skills to be a leader in the profession of nursing and will be capable of contributing to positive social change throughout your communities. Request free information from Walden University to learn more.

Vanderbilt University - Online

Learn about Vanderbilt's Online MSN - Health Systems Management Program by clicking on the link below.

Health Systems Management - MSN

Jacksonville University - School of Nursing

Jacksonville University offers an Online RN to BSN. The courses are taught by the same faculty teaching the on-campus courses and the material is exactly the same. The School of Nursing is accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) - Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The JU School of Nursing is accepting application for their Online RN to BSN program now. Request information today!

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Kaplan University School of Nursing

Kaplan University's offers an accredited, online R.N.-to-B.S.N. degree completion program that centers around health promotion, risk reduction, disease prevention, information and health care technologies, ethics, human diversity, management theory, and health care system and policies. MSN programs are also available online. Request free information from the Kaplan University School of Nursing.

Featured Campus Based Nursing Schools

University of Phoenix

University of Phoenix offers accredited nursing degree programs at campuses nationwide including the following Tennessee cities: Chattanooga, Memphis, Franklin, and Nashville. Request free information from University of Phoenix School to learn more.

Find a Campus With an RN to BSN Program Near You

South College

South College is located in Knoxville, TN. They offer a BSN program accredited by the NLNAC and approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing.

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Associate's Nursing Degree (ADN) Programs in Tennessee

Aquinas College 4210 Harding Road Nashville, TN 37205 615-297-7545	Chattanooga State Technical Community College 4501 Amnicola Hwy. Chattanooga, TN 37406 423-493-8740	Cleveland State Community College 3535 Adkisson Drive, P.O. Box 3570 Cleveland, TN 37320-3570 423-472-7141	Columbia State Community College 1665 Hampshire Pike Columbia, TN 38401 931-540-2600
Dyersburg State Community College 1510 Lake Road Dyersburg, TN 38024 731- 286-3390	Freed-Hardeman University 158 East Main Street Henderson, TN 38340 731-989-6965	Jackson State Community College 2046 North Parkway Jackson, TN 38301-3797 731- 425-2622	Lincoln Memorial University 6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway Harrogate, TN 37752 800-325-0900 ext. 6324
Motlow State Community College 6015 Ledford Mills Rd., P.O. Box 8500 Lynchburg, TN 37352-8500 931-393-1628	Northeast State Technical Community College 2425 Highway 75, P. O. Box 246 Blountville, TN 37617-0246 423-354-5108	Roane State Community College 276 Patton Lane Harriman, TN 37748 865-882-4605	Southern Adventist University P.O. Box 370; 5010 University Dr. Collegedale, TN 37315 423-236-2940
Southwest Tennessee Community College 301 Walnut Street Memphis, TN 38126 901-333-5425	Tennessee State University 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd. Nashville, TN 37209-1561 615-963-5251	Walters State Community College 500 S. Davy Crockett Parkway Morristown, TN 37813 423-585-6981

(Source: Tennessee Board of Nursing)

Baccalaureate (BSN) Programs Approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing

South College - Featured BSN Program

South College is located in Knoxville, TN. They offer a BSN program accredited by the NLNAC and approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing.

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Austin Peay State University P.O. Box 4658; 681 Summer St. Clarksville, TN 37040 931-221-7710	Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences 1003 Monroe Avenue Memphis, TN 38104 901-575-2468	Belmont University 1900 Belmont Boulevard Nashville, TN 37212-3757 615-460-6100	Bethel College 325 Cherry Avenue McKenzie, TN 38201 731-352-6757
Carson-Newman College 1646 Russell Avenue Jefferson City, TN 37760 865-471-3425	Cumberland University One Cumberland Square Lebanon, TN 37087 615-547-1215	East Tennessee State University P.O. Box 70617 Johnson City, TN 37614 423-439-7051	Fisk University - Vanderbilt Partnership Program 1000 17th Avenue North, 319 Dubois Hall Nashville, TN 37208-3051 615-329-2197
King College 1350 King College Road Bristol, TN 37620 423-652-4748	Lincoln Memorial University 6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway Harrogate, TN 37752 800-325-0900 ext. 6324	Lipscomb University - Vanderbilt Nursing Partnership Program One University Park Drive Nashville, TN 37204-3951 615-966-1000	Martin Methodist College 433 West Madison Street Pulaski, TN 38478 931-424-4663
Middle Tennessee State University 1301 East Main Street Murfreesboro, TN 37132 615-898-2437	Milligan College P. O. Box 500 Milligan College, TN 37682 423-461-8655	South College 3904 Lomas Drive Knoxville, TN 37909 865-251-1800	Southern Adventist University P.O. Box 370; 5010 University Dr. Collegedale, TN 37315 423-236-2940
Tennessee State University 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd. Nashville, TN 37209-1561 615-963-5251	Tennessee Technological University 805 Quadrangle Drive Cookeville, TN 38505 931-372-3203	Tennessee Weslyan College 9821 Cogdill Road, Suite 2 Knoxville, TN 37932 865-777-5100	Trevecca Nazarene University- Belmont Partnership Program 333 Murfreesboro Road Nashville, TN 37210-2877 615-248-1540
Union University 1050 Union University Drive Jackson, TN 38305 731-661-5200	University of Memphis 610 Goodman, Newport 100 Memphis, TN 38152 901-678-2003	The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 615 McCallie Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37403 423-425-4644	The University of Tennessee at Knoxville 1200 Volunteer Boulevard Knoxville, TN 37996 865-974-4151
The University of Tennessee at Martin 538 University Street, Gooch Hall 136 Martin, TN 38238 731- 881-7138	The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Nursing 877 Madison Avenue, Suite 620 Memphis, TN 38163 901-448-6135

(Source: Tennessee Board of Nursing)