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The APSU School of Nursing offers two concentrations to attain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Masters with three concentrations. Students develop skills through engagement in evidence-based learning and interprofessional education and practice. The nationally ranked School advances the entire profession, from practice to education to policy.

School of Nursing

Welcome to the Austin Peay State University (APSU) School of Nursing website. The APSU School of Nursing offers two nursing education programs: the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Pre-Licensure), this includes the RN to BSN concentration (for licensed AS degree RN’s), and, a Master of Science in Nursing. The Master of Science in Nursing degree allows the student to select from three concentrations: Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, or Nursing Education. Both the RN to BSN concentration and the Graduate Nursing Program are offered online.

I welcome you to contact us. We are pleased that you visited our webpages and look forward to hearing more from you. 

Eve Rice, DNP, MSN,CPNP
Director 
Austin Peay State University School of Nursing

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APSU School of Nursing Mission

The Mission of Austin Peay State University School of Nursing is to prepare an inclusive community of learners at the undergraduate and graduate levels in a manner that meets the patient-centered healthcare needs of our society.

 

APSU School of Nursing Vision

The vision of APSU School of Nursing is to be the regional school of choice for students seeking baccalaureate and graduate nursing degrees.  Graduates will provide quality, patient-centered care to their communities.

 

Values

  • Student Success
  • Professionalism
  • Community
  • Caring
  • Safety
  • Integrity
  • Civility
  • Collaboration
  • Life-Long Engagement
  • Innovation
 

Pillars

Pillar 1. The Academic Experience

  • Goal 1: The School of Nursing (SON) will be a premier regional program known for high-quality, student-centered teaching.
  • Goal 2: The SON will evolve academic pathways to strengthen our emphasis on delivering quality programs that address community and regional needs.
  • Goal 3: The School of Nursing will optimize our institutional infrastructure to meet the academic needs of our students.

Pillar 2. The Student Experience

  • Goal 1: The SON will cultivate a civil, inclusive community.
  • Goal 2: The SON will offer each student the opportunity to have diverse interactions and experiences.

  • Goal 3: The SON will ensure that all students are equipped to pursue their educational and nursing career goals in an empowering environment.

Pillar 3. The Employee Experience

  • Goal 1: The SON will cultivate a civil, inclusive community.
  • Goal 2: The SON will empower employees to meet their own learning and development objectives.
  • Goal 3: The SON will support an environment where all employees can grow and flourish.
  • Goal 4: The SON will cultivate a culture of connectedness in which employees intentionally engage with students to enrich the campus experience and influence student success.

Pillar 4. The Community Experience

  • Goal 1: The SON will develop and enhance mutually beneficial community partnerships.
  • Goal 2: The SON will increase community involvement by offering a robust and unique program.
  • Goal 3: The SON will create an atmosphere that promotes sustained faculty, student and alumni engagement.
 
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Eve RIce

Dr. Eve Rice

DNP, MSN, CPNP

“…I’ve been with the School of Nursing for almost six years. Loving nursing and direct patient care led me to become passionate about nursing education. I specialize in pediatric nursing teaching in both the graduate and undergraduate programs.”