Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Earn Your BSN Degree Online

Tennessee residents can experience nursing school online with virtual reality simulation

Online Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Tennessee

Interdisciplinary Insights: Benefit from a curriculum that lays a strong foundation in critical thinking and ethical decision-making, crucial for any aspiring registered nurse.
Hands-On Simulation: Dive into advanced learning with virtual simulations, preparing you for real-world scenarios from the comfort of your home.
Diverse Clinical Rotations: Engage in over 630 clinical hours across varied healthcare settings, from mental health facilities to community health centers, fostering adaptability and comprehensive nursing skills.

Ethical Leadership: Rise as a future leader in nursing, advocating for excellence in patient care and ethical healthcare delivery.
Community Advocate: Utilize your BSN degree to become a pivotal community health advocate, leveraging your expertise to support underrepresented communities and promote public health.

Accelerated Nursing Programs: Fast-Track your BSN Degree

Continuing Your Professional Growth:

Embark on a transformative path with our accelerated online BSN program, integrating liberal arts and the sciences to sculpt well-rounded healthcare professionals. Designed for working adults, this program is your gateway to mastering the evolving challenges in nursing with confidence and compassion.

Graduate Ready to Excel:

ANU’s online BSN program not only prepares you to ace the NCLEX-RN but also equips you with the acumen to thrive in diverse nursing roles. Embody professional values, contribute to advancing nursing standards, and navigate the complexities of modern healthcare environments with ease.

Start Your Nursing Journey:

Seize the opportunity to transform your passion for healthcare into a rewarding career with ANU’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Discover a program where academic excellence meets empathy, empowering you to make a significant impact in healthcare.

Online BSN Program Benefits

Live Online Classes

Courses and laboratories are conducted online with an instructor to guide you through the material.

All-Inclusive Tuition

Includes application fee, textbooks, first sitting of NCLEX exam, Oculus Quest 2 All-in One VR Headset – 256 GB, and lab equipment sent to your home.

Virtual Simulations

This program uses Virtual Reality technology for simulation learning.

Clinical Immersion

Approved on-the-ground clinical sites located across the USA. 630 clinical hours needed to graduate.

Complete in 3 Years

180 credit hours until you become a registered nurse.

Program Overview

180 credit hours plus 630 hours of clinical externship gaining real-world experience. Complete this program in 3 years!

$63,360 Includes: application fee, textbooks, first sitting of NCLEX exam, and lab equipment sent to your home.

*This is a total cost over 3 years, not a yearly tuition. Tuition is billed per term and varies based on number of credit hours taken.

Online BSN program graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam offered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).

Admission to the program is currently limited to residents of the state of Tennessee and North Carolina.

BSN applicants who wish to be considered for the program must submit the following information:

Submit all college and high school/GED transcripts for academic review. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. However, preference will be given to applicants with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Credits from other institutions will be evaluated for transfer on a course-by-course basis. Due to the unique nature of nursing programs, it may not be appropriate to transfer nursing core courses.
Students, with prior college experience, who do not have prior credits for transfer, will be evaluated on a cumulative GPA.
Students with no prior college experience will be evaluated on their cumulative high school GPA or GED score of 500 or higher.
Submit an updated resume (Preference may be given to applicants who supply proof of 1 year of experience in a health care field within the last 3 years or hold an active certification or license)

Courses and labs are Full Distance, Externship is in-person

BSN Course Requirements

What our Students Say

“Being a little bit older, having a family, I still have to work. Your bills don’t just go away when you go to nursing school…so I needed somewhere I could still manage to work and be able to pay the bills and allow myself to go to college.”

“It’s great. I work the nights, so while everyone else is asleep at home and I’m not working, I can get online and get a bunch of work done…It’s laid out in the 10 week course, so you can figure out what you’re going to do. It’s a lot less stressful.”

“I’m a mom to a seven-year-old and I work in a specialty clinic that requires a lot of focus… push through it, climb these mountains, because when you get through this and say ‘I graduated,’ it’s going to be the best thing for your life.”

Transfer Credits

We accept undergraduate transfer credits for your prior learning and professional, military, and volunteer experience. An undergraduate student must complete the last 25% of a degree program at ANU in order to graduate. That means you can transfer in up to 132 quarter credit hours for a Bachelor’s degree.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

We recognize that many students need some type of financial assistance in order to make this investment in their future. Our Financial Services Team will sit down with you to identify sources of financial assistance; some through the federal or state government and others through the University. We are committed to finding solutions for those who qualify.

Accredited Programs

American National University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).