Welcome Prospective Student
The College of Nursing is a leader in nursing education at bachelor, masters and doctoral levels and nationally recognized for its nurse-managed health centers, rural focus, interdisciplinary programs, and community partnerships.
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HPNU-Nursing Interest
All students must be admitted to the university as a Health Professions Nursing Interest (HPNU) student for the nursing program. Admission to the university as a HPNU- Nursing Interest major does not guarantee admission to the nursing major. Students may apply for admission to one or more of the following Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) tracks.
Pre-RN licensure BSN (Traditional, Accelerated Traditional, LPN to BSN)- Post-RN licensure BSN (RN to BSN with or without Dual Enrollment)
*Transfer students and/or students with 60+ credits will be individually advised regarding the major.
HPNU students will work with their assigned advisor for academic course planning in preparation for application to the nursing major.
For information regarding academic course planning, admissions process, requirements, and deadlines for the College of Nursing BSN program please contact a HPNU advisor below.-
HPNU Advising
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Transfer From Another Nursing Program
Students who wish to transfer into College of Nursing must follow established ETSU transfer policies and procedures, including submission of application to the University. The student may complete pre-requisite courses at another college or university.
Transfer credit evaluation for prior nursing course work is completed by the CON Office of Student Services and Program Administration. Transfer credit for prior nursing course work is not guaranteed. Transfer students must be in good academic standing at prior institutions, must complete an application for admission to the nursing program after admittance to ETSU, and must fulfill ETSU CON minimum admission requirements.
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Undergraduate Programs
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree is the foundation for professional nursing practice. The professional nurse practices in collaboration with other health care providers and is responsible for coordinating and practicing comprehensive nursing care for individuals, families, groups, and communities, and assuming management and leadership positions in nursing practice.
The College of Nursing offers five (5) tracks leading to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The Traditional BSN, Accelerated (Johnson City, Kingsport, Sevierville), and LPN-BSN offers coursework leading to initial licensure as a professional nurse. The RN-BSN option is designed for students who are already registered nurses but who are seeking a bachelor’s degree. The Dual Degree RN-BSN is offered with select community college partners for students enrolled in associates degree programs who are interested in simultaneously earning a bachelor’s degree. Programs of study can be found by clicking this link.
A course of study that meets the degree requirements and the university’s General Education Program Requirements will be planned with the student through regular sessions with a College of Nursing professional advisor.
Contact Us
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Admissions
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Advising
Once admitted into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, students will be assigned an academic advisor based upon program track.
The College of Nursing advisors assist students in academic course planning, registration, and provide resources to support academic success.
Program Catalog
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Graduate Programs
The College of Nursing offers a variety of options for student looking to continue their nursing education. Certificate, Registered Nurse - Master of Science in Nursing (RN-MSN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) options are available. The ETSU College of Nursing offers many different concentration areas to help students focus on their area(s) of interest. For more information please contact nursing@etsu.edu or call 423-439-4578.
The College of Nursing graduate study leading to the MSN designed to prepare registered nurses with a bachelor’s degree in nursing for advanced nursing practice. The nursing education major is designed to prepare individuals for the nurse educator role in academic or staff development settings. It reflects the nurse educator competencies developed by national organizations and is comprehensive in nature. The nursing administration concentration prepares students for employment or advancement in nursing leadership/management. Students in this concentration will consult and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and direct health care systems through integration research and scholarship.
The DNP program offers a terminal professional degree for those who wish to pursue or further their career as an advanced practice nurse focusing on healthcare needs of specific populations. The College of Nursing currently offers four concentrations within the degree: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP), Nursing and Healthcare Leadership (NHL), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), and Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
The purpose of the PhD degree program at ETSU is to prepare expert practitioners and nurse scientists who are capable of conducting research that will improve health and provide leadership in the health care delivery system. Graduates of the program will meet an escalating need for nurse educators and researchers in schools of nursing, health agencies, and complex health care delivery systems across the state and nation.
The Post-Graduate certificate programs offer a Post-Master’s certificate for nurses who have completed a MSN degree. This customized special studies program provides education and clinical training in the FNP role. Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible for the national certification examination. Programs of study can be found by clicking this link.
Contact Us
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Admissions
Graduate Recruiter and Applications Coordinator
Office of Student ServicesVacant
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Advising
When you are admitted to the program, a faculty advisor will be assigned to you.
Since College of Nursing advisors develop specific knowledge about the program they serve, it is best to insure you receive accurate information. Contact your advisor or the Graduate Progression advisor Erica Seals 423-439-4066, sealsel@etsu.edu for guidance on matters such as withdrawing, dropping/adding, course approval forms, and other topics related to your successful progression through the program.
Program Options:
Program Catalogs:
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Campus Visit
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Schedule an ETSU Campus Visit
Please come visit us at ETSU! We would love to show you our beautiful campus, which spans over 350 acres and contains a certified Arboretum. There are more than 60 academic and administrative buildings, and approximately 3 million square feet of space, with network access available in every classroom, office, residence hall and building. Wifi access is established throughout the campus, so you can stay connected indoors and out.Campus tours are generally offered September through July at 9:00 AM EST and 1:00 PM EST Monday through Friday. Student Admissions Ambassadors will be your tour guide. Additionally, a limited number of Saturday tours are offered during the Fall and Spring Semesters. Visit our campus tour reservation system to see specific tour dates and times and setup YOUR tour.
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Schedule a College of Nursing Tour
To request a College of Nursing tour, we welcome you to contact our Office of Student Services by emailing us at nursing@etsu.edu or calling us at 423-439-4578.
Office hours are 8:00 AM EST to 4:30P.AM EST Monday through Friday.
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Our Location
The ETSU College of Nursing is located on ETSU's main campus in Roy S. Nicks Hall, 365 Stout Drive, Johnson City, TN 37614 (across the lawn from the D.P. Culp University Center).
There is metered parking in the lot behind Nicks Hall located off of Stout Drive.
If you have a visitors parking permit, you may park in the lots between Burgin-Dossett and Gilbreath Halls, near the Carillon (bell tower).
The Office of Student Services is located in Room 230 of Nicks Hall.
Please be aware that some GPS systems have difficulty finding specific campus buildings, so we suggest using the physical address noted above. You may also use this link: https://goo.gl/maps/DsQZ1iKLGh32 to open a Google map to the building.
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Visitor Parking Permit
We look forward to your visit!
All campus visitors are required to obtain a visitor parking permit from the Parking Services office.
These are available from 7:30 AM EST until 4:30 PM EST, Monday through Friday.
Visitors may also request a visitor parking permit in advance via email at parking@etsu.edu or online at https://etsupws.etsu.edu/parking/login.
All visitor permits must be displayed date side up on the front dashboard of the vehicle on the driver’s side.
Visitors are authorized to park in any Faculty/Staff or Student lot.
Visitors are not authorized to park as follows:
- Time Restricted Spaces (unless honoring the time limit)
- Metered Lots (unless paying the meter)
- Fire Lanes
- Yellow Zones
- Carpool Reserved Spaces
- Service Vehicle Reserved Spaces
- Disability Spaces (unless hang tag, placard, or disability license plate is displayed)
- Health Clinic Reserved or BucSports Reserved Space (unless visiting the clinics as a patient)
- Departmental Reserved Spaces
- Any other Reserved Spaces (denoted by signage)
Backed-In or Pulled-Through Parking
Vehicles are not to be backed into parking spaces and must be headed into the closed end of the designated parking space.
Persons operating a properly registered mobility lift vehicle may back into a disability parking space to provide access or egress from the vehicle.On-Street Parallel Parking
Vehicles are not to be parked against the flow of traffic; vehicles must be parked with the right wheels next to the curb on a two-way street. Every vehicle stopped or parked must have the wheels of the vehicle parallel to within eighteen (18) inches of the curb.
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