Find the Academic Program that Matches Your Career Goals
The Loewenberg College of Nursing offers a variety of programs designed to meet the needs of a diverse student population. These programs include BSN, Accelerated BSN, RN-BSN, MSN (Education or Family Nurse Practitioner), and PhD options, as well as the possibility of pursuing dual degrees, online courses, and graduate certifications. In our community, you'll find a fascinating mix of bold thinkers and proactive leaders eager to reshape our world. If you're ready to make an impact, we welcome your application.
Academic Programs
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Traditional BSN program provides education and training for pre-licensure nursing students to receive a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and be eligible, upon graduation, to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) required for registered nurse (RN) licensure. View Sample Curriculum Sheet > |
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Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program for students with a bachelor’s degree or higher. The 16-month program begins in the Fall semester and includes one summer term. Graduates of the four-semester, full-time program are eligible to apply for the NCLEX examination for state licensure through the respective state board of nursing. View Sample Curriculum Sheet > |
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An online quality, individualized, and learner-centered program for existing registered nurses who possess a diploma or associate degree in nursing. This 30-credit hour program is 100% online with 7-week courses. View Sample Curriculum Sheet > |
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RN to MSN is an admission pathway for licensed registered nurses with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree. Applicants can choose from three MSN concentrations: FNP, Nursing Education, and Nursing Leadership. This option offers a direct route to an MSN degree without requiring all undergraduate nursing courses for a BSN. |
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A 31-credit hour program that prepares the student as a nurse educator to teach in schools of nursing programs and in various health care system settings. Students will learn about nursing and education theories, learning strategies, curricular development, and develop skills in different teaching methodologies. View Sample Curriculum Sheet > |
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A 40-hour program that prepares advanced practice nurses who deliver primary health care to all ages; individuals and families throughout the lifespan and across the health continuum. Students will be provided with knowledge and clinical skills necessary for health promotion, disease prevention, assessment, and management of common acute and chronic illnesses. View Sample Curriculum Sheet > |
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A 33-credit hour program that prepares nurses for advanced leadership roles in various healthcare systems. The Nursing Leadership MSN aligns with the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) Nurse Leader Core Competencies. Sample Curriculum Sheet > |
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A seven-semester (3.5 years), full-time program offered online. The PhD program prepares nurse researchers, scholars, and educators in academic nursing and/or healthcare settings. |
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This certificate program provides a formal program of study for registered nurses who hold a graduate nursing degree interested in taking the national certification exam to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner. |
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This certificate program provides a formal program of study for registered nurses who hold a graduate nursing degree to obtain a credential allowing them to teach across various healthcare settings. Students will learn about nursing and educational theories, learning strategies, curricular development, program planning and evaluation, and develop skills in different teaching methodologies. |
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This certificate program provides a formal program of study for registered nurses who hold a graduate nursing degree to obtain a credential for advanced leadership roles in various healthcare setting systems. The Nursing Leadership certificate aligns with the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) Nurse Leader Core Competencies. |
Distance Education Licensure/Certification Requirements Disclosure
Many educational programs offered by the University of Memphis lead to professional licensure within the State of Tennessee and in other states. Students should be aware that licensure and certification requirements vary from state to state and are subject to change. Licensing agencies or boards also may have requirements in addition to an earned degree.
The University of Memphis has not made a determination whether University of Memphis’s programs will meet all of the licensure and certification requirements in each US state or territory. The University of Memphis recommends that students who are not Tennessee residents or who plan to seek licensure or certification outside the state of Tennessee contact the appropriate licensing agency or board prior to enrollment in an academic program designed to lead to licensure or certification and discuss their plans with an advisor.