Tennessee State University nursing
Nashville, Tennessee · Public. Bachelor's, Master's · first-time NCLEX 62% · ACEN accredited.
Bachelor'sMaster'sRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 62%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree | Nashville | Full with Letter of Concern | 62% (2025, 21 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 14 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Master's degree | 4 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Post-master's certificate | 2 |
| Nursing Education 51.3203 | Post-master's certificate | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From Tennessee State University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The Baccalaureate degree in nursing and the Master's degree in nursing at Tennessee State University are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) , 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, Phone: 404-975-5000.”
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State board approval
“Fully approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing , 665 Mainstream Drive, 2nd Floor, Nashville, TN 37243, Phone: 615-532-5166.”
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