The School of Nursing at Austin Peay State University was founded in 1972 with emphasis on the preparation of knowledgeable, professional nurses able to meet present and future health care needs. The BSN nursing program is approved by the Tennessee Department of Health, Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). These organizations may be reached at the following:

Tennessee Department of Health, Board of Nursing
1st Floor Cordell Hull Building
425 5th Ave. North
Nashville, Tennessee 37247-1010
(615) 532-5166

National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
61 Broadway 33rd Floor
New York, NY 10006
(212) 363-5555 x 153
www.nlnac.org/home.htm

Program Overview
The Baccalaureate Nursing Program at APSU is a four academic year program, with 1.5 years of general education and pre-nursing courses, and five semesters of nursing courses. Students completing the program will earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) degree, and will be educationally eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for registered nurse (RN) licensure. The School of Nursing has consistently produced graduates who have high NCLEX-RN pass rates, often well above the state and national mean.

APSU nursing students enjoy a reputation of excellence by employing agencies nationwide. The diverse student body includes traditional and non-traditional student, second degree students, and former military personnel.