Programs of Study
Five pathways, one school. Find the program that fits your needs.
Program |
Who It's For |
Length |
Format |
Start |
| BSN, Traditional Four-Year | High school graduates and pre-nursing undergraduates | 4 years, 5 clinical semesters | On campus, weekly clinicals | Clinical admission for Fall and Spring |
| BSN, Accelerated/2nd Degree | Anyone who already holds a bachelor's degree in another field | 15 months, August graduation | Full-time on campus, including summers. Weekly clinicals. | Each Maymester |
| RN-to-BSN | Registered nurses with an ADN, ASN or AASN | Individualized plan; typically 3 semesters/1 year | Fully online | Fall, Spring, and Summer starts |
| MSN and Post-Master's Certificates | RNs pursuing nurse practitioner, education, or administration roles | Varies by concentration; typically 2.5 years for MSN and 1-1.5 years for Post-Masters | Online with precepted clinicals; once-per-semester in-person workshops | Varies by concentration |
| DNP, joint with ETSU | Nurses pursuing the practice doctorate, from a BSN or an MSN | Individualized plan; BSN entry 80–92 credit hours; MSN entry 32–35 | Online/blended, with once-per-semester on-campus intensives | BSN entry Fall only; MSN entry Summer only |
Where To Go Next
Not sure which pathway fits? Email us at nursing@tntech.edu or call 931-372-3203 and we will walk you through it. When you are ready, see How to Apply for requirements and deadlines for every program.