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
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.
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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.
For over a decade, we've proudly supported the Army AECP AMEDD program and have become the U.S. Army’s top choice for a BSN Program. We're honored that so many students chose APSU in 2024. Thank you for trusting us with your education and career!
