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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at Carson-Newman will prepare you for a career that is often described as a calling. Here, you will learn how to provide healthcare from a Christian perspective, which will develop your character and compassion. Thanks to small class sizes, you will have the undivided attention of our highly experienced nursing faculty, and they will be fully invested in your success. 

The BSN program is offered in two formats:

Spring Entry BSN

Five semesters with summer breaks. Nursing courses start in January.

Fall Entry BSN

Five continuous semesters. Nursing courses start in August.

Regardless of which format you choose, our nursing program will give you a variety of nursing classes and clinical experiences. By the time you graduate, you will have more than 900 hours of clinical experience spread across a variety of healthcare facilities, including hospitals, nursing homes and community health clinics. Clinical experiences will include rotations in areas like emergency care, geriatric practice, obstetrics and pediatric nursing. 

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Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Carson-Newman University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.ccneaccreditation.org) and is approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing.

Our Accolades

Carson-Newman is ranked among the best schools for future nurses!

Our highly-acclaimed Nursing Department is one of the best in the Southeast! More than 95% of our nursing students pass the NCLEX on the first attempt and are guaranteed to make a lasting and even life-saving impact on the patients they encounter! Like many first-generation students, Antwon questioned his future but his journey in the C-N nursing program has been incredible and reaffirmed his decision!

NURSING CAREERS

You could pursue a career as a:

• Registered nurse in a hospital or clinic
• Staff nurses in all specialties
• Hospital educator
• Hospice nurse
• School nurse
• Research
• Public health
• Case management

NURSING CLINICALS

C-N nursing students complete their clinicals at places like:

• University of TN Medical Center at Knoxville
• East TN Children’s Hospital
• Morristown-Hamblen Hospital
• Knoxville Area Rescue Ministry
• Penninsula Behavioral Center

YOU'LL BE READY

DRAMA & TED RUSSELL CENTER

  • 12 classrooms
  • 2 simulation labs (10 beds)
  • 2 general skills labs
  • 4 health assessment labs
  • Multiple student lounges and study areas
  • Food service on first floor
  • Latest classroom and medical technology

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL STUDY

Courses in our BSN Program include:

NURS 307. Child Health Patterns

Theory and application of concepts of nursing care are related to the needs of clients from infancy through adolescence and recognize the child as a integral member of the family unit. Caring actions focus upon the use of the nursing process to promote a caring environment for pediatric clients and families.

NURS 308. Mental Health Nursing

Professional mental health nursing roles are implemented through caring constructs, communication skills, and therapeutic milieu.

NURS 413. Childbearing Health Patterns and Alterations

Integration of the metaparadigm of person, environment, health, nursing, and caring to childbearing women, their infants, and family. Promotionof positive client health through caring behaviors and roles is emphasized.

NURS 414. Complex Health Pattern Alterations

Integration of caring actions that focus on the use of critical thinking and clinical decision making in professional nursing practice. Clinical focus is on the facilitation of health in the client with complex health pattern alterations.

NURS 432. NCLEX Success Prep

This course is designed to assist senior nursing students in preparing for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. The course focuses on current NCLEX- RN test plan and students’ identified learning needs.

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