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Graduate Nursing

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The Graduate Nursing application deadline for Spring 2025 has been extended to November 1st, 2024.
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APSU's graduate nursing program prepares students to improve health outcomes and uphold professional practice standards across diverse settings, with a focus on positively impacting patients throughout their lifespan.

There are three concentrations in the APSU MSN program:

FNP and PMHNP students in the graduate nursing program benefit from two on-campus intensives, where faculty mentors help them develop key skills for their advanced roles. Students find these visits enjoyable and value the social interaction with peers and faculty.

APSU's graduate nursing program offers a personalized experience and affordable education, with the lowest graduate tuition per credit hour in Tennessee. In-state students can earn their MSN at APSU for under $21,000 (tuition only).

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The master's nursing program at Austin Peay State University, located in Clarksville, Tennessee, is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE
Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone: 404-975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the master's nursing program is Initial accreditation. View the public information disclosed by ACEN regarding this program here


Tennessee Board of Nursing

The master's nursing program at Austin Peay State University is fully approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing. 

State of Tennessee Department of Health
Bureau of Health Licensure and Regulation
Division of Health and Related Boards
665 Mainstream Drive
Nashville, TN 37243

Website: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/nursing-board.html