The mission of the MSN Program is to prepare qualified registered nurse professionals and graduate prepared nurses who enhance the quality of life for individuals, families, groups, and communities.

As the Nursing Program moves forward with its mission, it is guided by the core values of Tusculum University and its own values that are grounded in professional nursing practice that embraces clinical and scholarly excellence. The faculty, staff and students will:

1. Communicate with integrity and act with ethical values and principles.
2. Create an environment of inclusiveness where individual, intellectual and social diversity are valued.
3. Promote and practice life-long learning, inquiry, and critical thinking.
4. Partner with our healthcare communities by creating relationships to promote common interest and shared values.
5. Practice good stewardship through fair and responsible management of gifts and resources.
6. Generate commitment and passion for the practice of nursing.

Tennessee Board of Nursing Approval

The MSN program has received approval by the Tennessee Board of Nursing.

CCNE Accreditation

The master’s nursing degree program at Tusculum University received full accreditation on September 11, 2017 by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Both the Master of Science in Nursing with Family Nurse Practitioner concentration and the Post Master’s Certificate Programs were accredited for the full 5 years granted to a new program.

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing and/or post-graduate APRN certificate program at Tusculum University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.