Bachelor of Science - Nursing

MTSU's School of Nursing offers The Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The Nursing B.S.N. program consists of four academic years. Upon successful completion, graduates earn their degree and become eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for Registered Nurses. Nurses are the most trusted health care professionals today. Nurses work in various roles in the healthcare facility and in the community. Students who care about people, technology, science, and the community can join the MTSU School of Nursing's competitive and robust undergraduate program to develop their commitment to the art and science of nursing. Nursing students sometimes find the leap from classroom learning to clinical practice daunting. However, nursing students at MTSU spend approximately 200 hours in clinical simulation labs with specialty practice manikins. This allows them to gain experience and confidence in a safe environment. Students also log more than 500 hours in various practice areas providing care at community partners in Middle Tennessee. All applicants are admitted based on academic candidacy route of admissions and rank-ordered based on composite score.

Career Path

The degrees in nursing offered by MTSU lead to career opportunities in direct patient care as well as health care-related industries, such as research, compliance, education, and sales. Some examples include:. Cardiac care nurse, clinical researcher. Compliance education, Critical care transport nurse, Emergency room nurse, Family nurse practitioner, Home health care professional, Health, wellness, and fitness education.