Accredited Nursing Schools in East Tennessee

Nursing is projected to increase in demand by 22% by 2018 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. To join this rapidly growing field or advance your career if you are already a registered nurse, you should look for nursing schools that are accredited to ensure that they meet a specific standard of education set by a government-approved organization. Several accredited schools in East Tennessee offer degrees and certificates in nursing.
  1. East Tennessee State University

    • The College of Nursing at East Tennessee State University offers several programs for aspiring and current nurses. Degrees offered include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, RN-to-BSN, Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing, and several certificate and non-degree offerings. Their programs are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

      East Tennessee State University
      310 Roy S. Nicks Hall, PO Box 70617
      Johnson City, TN 37614-0617
      423-439-4578
      etsu.edu

    Cleveland State Community College

    • Located in southeast Tennessee, Cleveland State Community College has an Associate Degree in Applied Nursing as well as a transitional course offering for Licensed Practical Nurses. This program includes hands-on experience in a clinical and laboratory setting, as well as classroom lectures, which covers a two-year curriculum. This program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.

      Cleveland State Community College
      PO Box 3570
      Cleveland, TN 37320
      423-472-7141
      clevelandstatecc.edu

    University of Tennessee

    • The University of Tennessee has a College of Nursing located in Knoxville. Their graduate nursing program is rated among the top 19% in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. The college offers clinical practice in all of its degrees and is accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Programs include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, RN to BSN, Master of Science in Nursing, PhD in Nursing and Gerontology Programs.

      University of Tennessee
      8803 Simpson Road
      Knoxville, TN 37920-9123
      865-974-4151
      nightingale.con.utk.edu

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