University of Memphis - Nursing Programs

University of Memphis is located in Memphis, Tennessee.  The Loewenberg College of Nursing.  They offer a traditional BSN program, an accelerated option for students with a prior bachelor's degree, and an online RN to BSN program.  They also offer a freshman pre-admission to the BSN program option - students must apply in their senior year of high school.  This allows entrance into the program during the second semester of sophomore year, or earlier if the student has AP or dual enrollment credits.

The nursing school at University of Memphis is a public institution located in Memphis, Tennessee. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, ACME, CCNE and COA.

Degree types you can earn at University of Memphis 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 Accelerated BSN, Bachelor Degree, Master Degree, Post Master's NP Certificate and RN to BSN level degrees.

For nursing students in Tennessee, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 89.63% and for BSN programs is 88.77%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.48% and for BSN programs is 87.22%.

Out of 44 nursing schools in Tennessee, the nursing program at University of Memphis ranks #17 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #353. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 88.00%, giving the University of Memphis an overall grade of B.

Nursing Program Stats at a Glance for University of Memphis

• Grade: B
• NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 88.00%
• Tennessee State Rank: 17
• National Rank: 353

Cities in Tennessee Offering Accredited Nursing Programs

If you are not finding the right nursing program in Memphis or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in Tennessee? Compare average NCLEX scores, in-state and out-of-state tuition costs as well as schools with strong alumni networks. The following is a list of cities in with accredited nursing programs in Tennessee: Blountville, Bristol, Chattanooga, Clarksville, Collegedale, Columbia, Cookeville, Dyersburg, Greeneville, Harriman, Harrogate, Jackson, Jefferson City, Johnson City, Knoxville, Lebanon, Martin, McKenzie, Memphis, Milligan College, Morristown, Murfreesboro, Nashville, Pulaski and Tullahoma

Best Online Nursing Programs for Tennessee Students

In-state nursing schools are preferable to out-of-state programs as your tuition and logistics for attending school will be considerably less than if you attended school out-of-state. Online nursing schools are also an option.

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