BOMSouth College nursing
Knoxville, Tennessee · Private for-profit. LPN/LVN, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 81% / 90% / 85% · CCNE accredited.
LPN/LVNAssociate'sBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateRN, associate degree NCLEX 81%RN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 90%Practical nursing NCLEX 85%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, associate degree | Knoxville | Full | 81% (2025, 162 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, bachelor’s degree | Knoxville | Full | 90% (2025, 180 first-time takers) Board source |
| Practical nursing | Knoxville | Full | 85% (2025, 123 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 262 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 243 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Master's degree | 69 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Post-master's certificate | 52 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 6 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 4 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate under 12 weeks | 2 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Master's degree | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From South College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“These campuses are applying for Candidacy with ACEN for this program.”
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State board approval
“Cohorts begin based on enrollment and approval from the respective state board of nursing.”
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Clinical placements
“Hepatitis B immunization (3 in series) or HEPLISAV-B (2 in a series one month apart.) or completed Declination Form for Hepatitis B Vaccination depending on the requirements of the clinical affiliate.”
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Admission
“All of the required prerequisite courses to pursue admission to the South College BSN are included in this program.”
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