Associates of Applied Science Degree in Nursing

The Department of Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing is designed to prepare nurses who can assess patient needs, develop a plan of care, implement the plan of care skillfully, and evaluate the effectiveness of the care given. Students must be accepted into the University and be advised by the School of Nursing faculty to assure they are completing the required courses for the AAS degree program.

The program is approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing and is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC; 61 Broadway, New York, NY, 100006;1-800-669-1656). The course of study includes 35-36 credits of general education hours and 35 credit hours of nursing courses. The program requires 4 semesters of nursing courses following admission into the program. Upon the successful completion of the AAS program required courses and the comprehensive exam requirement the student is eligible for graduation and can take the NCLEX-RN license exam.

For more information, write the School of Nursing, Tennessee State University, 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd., Campus Box 9590, Nashville, TN 37209, or call (615) 963-5265, or click HERE to send an E-Mail.