Carson-Newman University

At Carson-Newman University, nursing students learn to provide excellent healthcare from a Christian perspective that helps them develop character and compassion. The university ranks among the best in both the state and the country and the graduate job placement and employer satisfaction are a testament to the quality education that is provided here.

Nursing students at Carson-Newman University gain a variety of clinical experiences in some of the best clinical facilities in the state including hospitals, nursing homes, and community health clinics. The bachelor-level graduates encompass more than 900 hours of clinical experience by the time they graduate. These experiences include rotations in emergency care, geriatric practice, obstetrics, pediatric nursing, and other prominent departments in different healthcare centers. Classroom instruction and clinical guidance come from highly experienced faculty who are able to provide undivided individual attention to the students thanks to the small class sizes. The education at this institution allows students to practice evidence-based practices while also demonstrating leadership and compassionate care that is concurrent with Christian values.

Undergraduate Programs: The BSN degree can be either completed in 8 semesters over four years or in 8 continuous semesters. Whichever the case, by the time they graduate, the students will have more than 900 hours of clinical experience across multiple healthcare facilities and departments.

Graduate Programs: Carson-Newman University also has an excellent MSN in Family Nurse Practitioner program that can either be completed by attending in-person classes one night a week or attending the entire course online. The clinical rotations allow students to gather experiences in women’s health, pediatrics, and primary care.

Similarly, there is a post-master’s FNP certificate program that is fully online and designed for professional, working nurses who can choose to work full-time while also continuing classes. Students can also choose to complete this program online.

Finally, the university also offers a fully online DNP program with courses that are focused on translating evidence for interprofessional practice, quality improvement, health policy, complex systems leadership, and many more leadership and managerial roles.

The nursing school at Carson-Newman University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Jefferson City, Tennessee. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, ACME, CCNE and COA.

Degree types you can earn at Carson-Newman University include Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus, hybrid and online formats. The level of nursing programs offered to nursing students include Bachelor Degree, LPN to BSN, Master Degree, Post Master's NP Certificate, RN to BSN and RN to MSN level degrees.

For nursing students in Tennessee, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 90.04% and for BSN programs is 88.89%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is N/A% and for BSN programs is N/A%.

Out of 52 nursing schools in Tennessee, the nursing program at Carson-Newman University ranks #14 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #279. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 91.00%, giving the Carson-Newman University an overall grade of A.

Nursing Program Stats at a Glance for Carson-Newman University

• Grade: A
• NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 91.00%
• Tennessee State Rank: 14
• National Rank: 279

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