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PULASKI, Tenn. — For the second consecutive year, the ӰԺ’s (ӰԺ) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program achieves the No. 1 ranking on RegisteredNursing.org listing.
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“This recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects sustained excellence,” said Dr. Gennifer Moon, Associate Professor and Department Head of Nursing and Health Sciences at ӰԺ “Being named Tennessee’s top nursing program for a second consecutive year demonstrates the consistency of our students’ success, the expertise and commitment of our faculty and our unwavering focus on preparing graduates to provide exceptional patient care. We are proud to see our graduates enter the profession with the knowledge, confidence and compassion to make an immediate impact in communities across the state and beyond.”
Prior to this year’s ranking, the ӰԺ BSN program reached a remarkable milestone, recording a 100% first-time pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) for the fifth consecutive year. The NCLEX-RN is the national licensing examination required for graduates to become registered nurses and serves as one of the most important indicators of nursing program quality and student preparedness.
The ӰԺ Jeanette M. Travis School of Nursing and Health Sciences prepares students to become skilled, compassionate healthcare professionals through academically rigorous, student-centered programs grounded in excellence, leadership and service. The school offers undergraduate degrees in nursing and public health and is committed to developing graduates who are equipped to improve the health and well-being of the communities they serve.
For more information on ӰԺ’s nursing program, please visit utsouthern.edu.