The School of Nursing at Austin Peay State University was founded in 1972 with emphasis on the preparation of knowledgeable, and professional nurses able to meet present and future health care needs.

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 consistently produces graduates who have high NCLEX-RN pass rates, often well above the state and national mean.

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