Program Overview
We're always looking at what's on the horizon in health care so that you'll be ready to adapt to technological advances in nursing. Our Christ-centered, professional faculty have dedicated their lives to equipping you. You'll get a high quality education in medical surgical courses and all specialty areas including: critical care, obstetrics, pediatrics, mental health and community-based learning. And our graduates are successful — in fact, 100 percent of nurses who graduated from our program are working in their health care careers. Research shows 72 percent of employers want BSN-prepared nurses. And lower mortality rates, fewer medication errors and positive outcomes are an outcome of nurses prepared at the baccalaureate level (AACN, Oct. 2024).
So take advantage of the convenience of gaining experience and connections right here in the health care capital of the U.S. “Practice before you practice" in our on-campus, state-of-the-art high fidelity patient simulation lab. You'll be well-prepared when you get the chance to serve on medical mission trips at home and abroad. 
Our faculty will tell you nursing is a rewarding career. It always gives back. Whether you decide to grow in the profession with more degrees or you're content where you are, you'll always be able to serve as a nurse. "Nursing is not only a career. It is a divine calling. The profession of nursing can provide job security and a comfortable income, but it is so much more than that. Aiding in the alleviation of a patient's pain, leading a dying patient in a prayer of salvation, or hearing words of affirmation and gratitude spoken over you after assisting a mother during the delivery her newborn baby — those are the eternal rewards — the ones that money can't buy," says executive director Dr. Chelsia Harris.
Admissions Requirements
Before being admitted to the nursing program, a student must be admitted to Lipscomb University and meet the same criteria for admission to Lipscomb as all other students. In addition, a separate admission process is required for students to be admitted to the School of Nursing. Applicants seeking admission by transfer must meet all the standards required by the university. Admission to the School of Nursing is based on the following factors:
Prior to Entering Upper Division Nursing Courses
The following must be completed prior to entering the upper division nursing courses. An unsatisfactory result in any of the categories below may disqualify the student.
Health History-documentation of appropriate immunizations must be submitted prior to course registration.
Drug Screens and Background Checks-completed annually during enrollment through a third party testing facility. Additional drug screens may be required in accordance with the policies of clinical placement sites.
CPR Certification- BLS-Health Care Provider- must be provided through the American Heart Association. A CPR certification card must be provided prior to the beginning of upper division nursing courses.
Courses
Tuition
2024 - 2025 Nursing Specific Fees
Nursing specific fees are in addition to Lipscomb University tuition, fees, room and board. Amounts are subject to change.
| Traditional BSN Program | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Junior Year | $6,674 |
| Senior Year | $6,714 |
Nursing fees cover costs such as:
- Online textbooks, electronic resources
- Clinical fees
- Exam software
- Laboratory fees
- HURST review (NCLEX preparation)
- Student accident policy fee
2022 May Cohort First Time Pass Rate
Job placement rate
Our Faculty
Faculty to student ratio
Career Paths
Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, and Nurse Practitioners
Nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners, also referred to as advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), coordinate patient care and may provide primary and specialty healthcare. The scope of practice varies from state to state.
Registered Nurses
Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.
