Bachelor's Degree
Online BSN Program Options
for Tennessee Residents
CLASSES START
Jan 6th
12-36 Mo. Program Length | 120 Credits |
Online Format | Bridge Pathway Options |
Bachelor's Degree
Online BSN Program Options
for Tennessee Residents
You can earn a BSN online in Tennessee with Herzing University
| Accreditation | CCNE accredited,1 Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission |
|---|---|
| Pre-licensure BSN | No experience required for the pre-licensure BSN program—curriculum designed for non-nurses |
| Bridge options | Online bridge options available for licensed practical nurses, paramedics, military medics, cardiovascular techs, and respiratory techs; RN to BSN option available for current RNs seeking to bridge to a bachelor’s degree |
| Clinicals | Herzing has partnerships with select clinical sites in the state of Tennessee; the RN to BSN option incorporates a community health project rather than traditional clinicals |
| QuickPaths | Build a foundation to pursue an advanced specialty in a future Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program; transfer credit, stackable credentials, and adaptive learning technology build a faster pathway to a higher education with Herzing |
Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best online bachelor's programs in 2024
Tennessee Students: Earn a BSN Online
Online BSN pathways with Herzing University include options for Tennessee students who are new to nursing, current select healthcare professionals looking to transition to nursing, or current nurses looking to advance their education to the bachelor’s degree level.
Each of our BSN options provides the knowledge and skills you need to excel as a bachelor’s-prepared RN, including course topics in community and public health nursing, evidence-based practice, nursing informatics, policy, trends, and ethics in nursing, and much more.
Our roots in online learning
Herzing University has been providing online learning to students throughout the United States since 2003.
Every year we work to improve our processes to create strong, supportive online communities of students and faculty eager to help each other succeed in their education and work.
You can become a part of our vibrant online community—we’re thrilled to open our online BSN program to Tennessee residents.
Career-focused curriculum
Discover the crucial knowledge and skills required to succeed in your work and build a foundation for continued career growth.
Flexible schedule
We work hard to help you maintain school-life balance, striving to be as flexible as possible for busy non-traditional students.
Virtual services
Access to extensive virtual services, including academic advising, tutoring, support services, technical support and library services.
Lifelong support
We support your ongoing career advancement by providing comprehensive, personalized student services with lifelong career coaching.
Rolling admissions
No application deadlines to worry about. Apply when you’re ready and prepare to get started soon.
Classes Start January 6th
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Choose your online BSN pathway with Herzing
Online BSN Pre-licensure Program
New to nursing? Start here. This is our 36-month curriculum designed for those with no prior experience as an RN.
Go from RN to BSN
Current RNs who have earned an associate degree may qualify to bridge from RN to BSN in approximately 1 year.
BSN Bridge Program Options
Select licensed healthcare professionals may qualify for a shorter pathway to earn a BSN vs. a standard pre-licensure program.
LPN to BSN Paramedic to BSN Military Medic to BSN CVT to BSN RT to BSN
Courses & curriculum details
The courses you take and how long it takes on average to complete the program depends on the BSN pathway you choose:
| Program | Monthsi | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Pre-licensure BSN | 36 | 120 |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing - RN to BSN Option | 12 | 120 |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing - BSN Bridge Option | 28 | 120 |
Prelicensure BSN curriculum
Required Courses in Nursing
All courses, 66.00 semester credit hours, are required.
Dual Credit Option for Taking Graduate Level Courses
Dual Credit Options are not available for New Orleans students. See Academic Information for full requirements under title Earning Graduate Credits as an Undergraduate Student. Undergraduate Course Graduate Course Equivalency NSG 321 Advanced Leadership and Management NU 730 Systems-Based Practice (Transferrable to MSN & DNP Programs) NSG 324 Evidence Based Practice in Nursing NU 602 Epidemiology, Research, and Theory (Transferrable to BSN to DNP Program Only) NSG 421 Nursing Informatics NU 725 Technology and Nursing Informatics in Advanced Practice (Transferrable to MSN & DNP Programs) NSG 423 Policy, Trends, & Ethics in Nursing HA 610 Health Policy and Management (Transferrable to MSN Program, except for MSNWHNP)
Required Courses in General Education
Students enrolled in the BSN program must complete a minimum of 52.00 semester credit hours in general education distributed among the following disciplines. A minimum of 9.00 semester credit hours must be upper level (300- to 400-level courses). The Herzing University General Education offerings are listed below. Refer to the General Education section of the catalog for additional information on general education requirement. 12.00 Semester Credit Hours in Communications EN 104 English Composition I EN 111 Information Literacy EN 116 Speech EN 304 English Composition II 16.00 Semester Credit Hours in Science SC 154 Anatomy and Physiology I for Nurses SC 254 Anatomy and Physiology II for Nurses SC 150 Principles of Nutrition SC 166 Microbiology SC 186 Chemistry 9.00 Semester Credit Hours in Humanities HU 140 Cultural Diversity HU 240 Introduction to Humanities HU 340 Humanities and Contemporary Popular Culture 6.00 Semester Credit Hours in Mathematics MA 109 College Algebra MA 320 Statistics 9.00 Semester Credit Hours in Social or Behavioral Science PS 101 Psychology PS 105 Developmental Psychology SS 350 Social Issues and Technology Note: Transfer students may transfer courses that are within 1.00 semester credit hour of the courses listed above to meet these discipline requirements. Any resulting deficiency in the total of 52.00 semester credit hours required in general education may be made up with general education electives from any of the listed disciplines. Science courses being transferred in from other institutions must meet the nursing program science requirements.
Special General Education Grading Requirements for Nursing Support Courses
The following science courses must be completed with a grade of "B" (80%) or better. Only two attempts are permitted for each course and a student who fails to successfully complete in the maximum attempts is subject to dismissal from the nursing program. SC 154 Anatomy and Physiology I for Nurses Semester Credit Hours: 4.00 SC 254 Anatomy and Physiology II for Nurses Semester Credit Hours: 4.00 The following general education courses must be completed with a grade of "C" (70%) or better for a student to continue in the nursing program. *BSN students enrolled in the Atlanta Campus require a "B" (80%) or better in SC 166 Microbiology and SC 186 Chemistry. PS 105 Developmental Psychology Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 SC 150 Principles of Nutrition Semester Credit Hours: 2.00 SC 166 Microbiology Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 SC 186 Chemistry Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 MA 109 College Algebra Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 MA 320 Statistics Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 A student who is dropped from the nursing program for failing to achieve the minimum grade specified in the courses listed above, but who otherwise meets the academic standards of the University may transfer to another Herzing degree program and/or may appeal to reapply to the BSN nursing program in a future semester.
Personal and Professional Development Courses
All courses, 2.00 semester credit hours, are required.
Resuming students should refer to the section on re-entering for additional requirements.
RN to BSN Option curriculum
Required Courses in Nursing
All courses, 26.00 semester credit hours, are required.
Dual Credit Option for Taking Graduate Level Courses
Undergraduate students may take up to 9.00 graduate credit hours of graduate courses in lieu of 9.00 required undergraduate semester credit hours. See Academic Information for full requirements under the title Earning Graduate Credits as an Undergraduate Student. Undergraduate Course Graduate Course Equivalency NSG 321 Advanced Leadership and Management NU 730 Systems-Based Practice (Transferrable to MSN & DNP Programs) NSG 324 Evidence Based Practice in Nursing NU 602 Epidemiology, Research, and Theory (Transferrable to BSN to DNP Program Only) NSG 421 Nursing Informatics NU 725 Technology and Nursing Informatics in Advanced Practice (Transferrable to MSN & DNP Programs) NSG 423 Policy, Trends, & Ethics in Nursing HA 610 Health Policy and Management (Transferrable to MSN Program, except for MSNWHNP)
RN-BSN Program Option: Transfer Credits in Nursing, General Education, and Open Electives
Transfer Credits in Nursing Up to 70.00 semester credit hours from nursing core courses and general education courses may be transferred from an associate degree or diploma in nursing. The block transfer credit is dependent upon the number of credits earned from the associate degree or diploma in nursing. Required Courses in General Education All courses, 12.00 semester credit hours, are required. EN 304 English Composition II Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 HU 140 Cultural Diversity Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 HU 340 Humanities and Contemporary Popular Culture Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 MA 320 Statistics Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 The following course must be completed with a grade of "C" (70%) or better for a student to continue in the nursing program. MA 320 Statistics Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Open Electives There are 12.00 semester credit hours of open electives which may be transferred in or taken at the University.
BSN Bridge Option curriculum
Required Courses in Nursing
55.00 semester credit hours, are required.
Dual Credit Option for Taking Graduate Level Courses
Dual Credit Options are not available for New Orleans students. See Academic Information for full requirements under title Earning Graduate Credits as an Undergraduate Student. Undergraduate Course Graduate Course Equivalency NSG 321 Advanced Leadership and Management NU 730 Systems-Based Practice (Transferrable to MSN & DNP Programs) NSG 324 Evidence Based Practice in Nursing NU 602 Epidemiology, Research, and Theory (Transferrable to BSN to DNP Program Only) NSG 421 Nursing Informatics NU 725 Technology and Nursing Informatics in Advanced Practice (Transferrable to MSN & DNP Programs) NSG 423 Policy, Trends, & Ethics in Nursing HA 610 Health Policy and Management (Transferrable to MSN Program, except for MSNWHNP)
Required Courses in General Education
Students enrolled in the BSN program must complete a minimum of 41.00 semester credit hours in general education distributed among the following disciplines. A minimum of 9.00 semester credit hours must be upper level (300- to 400-level courses). The Herzing University General Education offerings are listed below. Refer to the General Education section of the catalog for additional information on general education requirements. 12.00 Semester Credit Hours in Communications EN 104 English Composition I EN 111 Information Literacy EN 116 Speech EN 304 English Composition II 14.00 Semester Credit Hours in Science SC 154 Anatomy and Physiology I for Nurses SC 254 Anatomy and Physiology II for Nurses SC 166 Microbiology SC 186 Chemistry 6.00 Semester Credit Hours in Humanities HU 140 Cultural Diversity HU 340 Humanities and Contemporary Popular Culture 6.00 Semester Credit Hours in Mathematics MA 109 College Algebra MA 320 Statistics 3.00 Semester Credit Hours in Social or Behavioral Science PS 101 Psychology Note: Transfer students may transfer courses that are within 1.00 semester credit hour of the courses listed above to meet these discipline requirements. Any resulting deficiency in the total of 41.00 semester credit hours required in general education may be made up with general education electives from any of the listed disciplines. Science courses being transferred in from other institutions must meet the nursing program science requirements.
Special General Education Grading Requirements for Nursing Support Courses
The following science courses must be completed with a grade of "B" (80%) or better. Only two attempts are permitted for each course and a student who fails to successfully complete in the maximum attempts is subject to dismissal from the nursing program. SC 154 Anatomy and Physiology I for Nurses Semester Credit Hours: 4.00 SC 254 Anatomy and Physiology II for Nurses Semester Credit Hours: 4.00 The following general education courses must be completed with a grade of "C" (70%) or better for a student to continue in the nursing program. SC 166 Microbiology Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 MA 109 College Algebra Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 MA 320 Statistics Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 A student who is dropped from the nursing program for failing to achieve the minimum grade specified in the courses listed above, but who otherwise meets the academic standards of the University may transfer to another Herzing degree program and/or may appeal to reapply to the BSN nursing program in a future semester. Resuming students should refer to the section on re-entering for additional requirements.
Admissions requirements
Admissions requirements and program lengths vary depending on the online BSN pathway you choose:
Prelicensure BSN admissions requirements
Requirements for enrollment in the Herzing University online Bachelor of Science in Nursing program include both a GPA requirement and minimum benchmark scores on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS):
Direct Entry BSN enrollment requirements
| Prior education | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Minimum GPAi | 2.5 |
| Minimum TEAS score | 66 |
| i. Students with 24 or more transferable collegiate credits will be assessed on their collegiate cumulative GPA. Otherwise, the high school GPA will be used. | |
RN to BSN Option admissions requirements
To enroll in Herzing’s RN to BSN online program, prospective students must:
- Live in a state where Herzing University is authorized to offer the RN to BSN programi
- Hold a current, active and unrestricted license as a registered nurse (RN) in the same state in which they practice.
- Hold an Associate degree or diploma in nursing from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university.
Conditional admission may be available for those that are awaiting the date to take the National Council Licensing Exam (NCLEX). Students enrolled in Herzing University’s RN to BSN online program must maintain RN licensure throughout the program of study.
BSN Bridge Option admissions requirements
To qualify for the BSN bridge option, you must be a licensed practical nurse (LPN), paramedic, military medic, respiratory therapist, or cardiovascular technologist.
Additional requirements include both a GPA requirement and minimum benchmark scores on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS):
| Prior education | High school diploma or equivalent, PN diploma |
| Minimum GPAi | 2.5 |
| Minimum TEAS score | 66 |
| i. Students with 24 or more transferable collegiate credits will be assessed on their collegiate cumulative GPA. Otherwise, the high school GPA will be used. | |
Clinicals
Hands-on clinicals and intensives
Didactic, lecture-style coursework is completed 100% online in our online BSN program— though the hands-on component via clinicals and intensives remain a crucial part of the pre-licensure BSN and BSN bridge option.
We use a precepted model for clinical experience, and we have a dedicated team to help you find clinical placement as near to you as possible.
- Clinicals. Herzing University partners with several institutions in Tennessee as available sites for clinicals. Clinical site availability is subject to change, and we cannot guarantee your placement at any given institution prior to enrollment.
- Intensives. You will attend three 2-4 day intensives at our Nashville campus. In-person skills introduction, skills checks, testing, and faculty advisement ensure you’re on track to succeed right from the start as an RN.
RN career info in Tennessee
Average salary
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, RNs in the state of Tennessee earn an average annual salary of $72,480 per year ($34.85 per hour).*
Employment outlook
Projections Central projects employment of RNs in the state of Tennessee to increase 16.9% from 2020-2030, translating to an additional 10,870 jobs.**
Careers
Job outlook for RNs in Tennessee
Graduate from the online BSN program and you’ll be prepared to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Pass the exam, meet the board of nursing requirements in Tennessee, and you’ll be ready to find your first job as a BSN-prepared registered nurse.
Complete a bachelor’s degree education in nursing and you’ll be off to a great start in your nursing career, ready to succeed in your first job and climb the ladder to the master’s degree level in the future.
Classes Start January 6th
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What programs are available on-campus in Nashville?
There are several additional nursing program options available at the Nashville campus or through Herzing University Online.
You may also choose an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program, which can be completed in less time than a BSN program. Bridge options are also available for select healthcare professionals at both degree levels.
Our Nashville campus is located at 100 Centerview Dr., Nashville TN 37214.
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Disclosures
- The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Herzing University Madison is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). Herzing University is approved to offer programs in an online learning modality through association with the main campus in Madison, Wisconsin.
Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
View all Herzing University Accreditation and Approvals
* Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 2023 / Occupational Outlook Handbook 2022. BLS estimates do not represent entry-level wages and/or salaries. Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geography market in which you want to work and degree field, will affect career outcomes and earnings. Herzing neither represents that its graduates will earn the average salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, salary increase or other career growth.
** Projections Central, Long-Term Projections (2020-2030). Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geography market in which you want to work, and degree field will affect career outcomes. Herzing does not guarantee that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, or other career growth.