The University of Tennessee Southern nursing
Pulaski, Tennessee · Public. Bachelor's · first-time NCLEX 100% · CCNE accredited.
Bachelor'sRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 100%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree | Pulaski | Full | 100% (2025, 12 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 9 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| CCNE | Baccalaureate | Fall 2032 |
From The University of Tennessee Southern’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Our program has full approval from the Tennessee State Board of Nursing and accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.”
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State board approval
“Our program has full approval from the Tennessee State Board of Nursing and accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.”
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NCLEX
“Our graduates have achieved a 100% NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate for four consecutive years , and the program was ranked the #1 nursing program in Tennessee for 2026 .”
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Simulation
“The junior and senior year courses are all nursing courses consisting of classroom, simulation lab, and clinical activities.”
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