Frequently Asked Questions
What academic programs do you offer?
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
What is a ___ ?
What are the prerequisites for the ___ program?
What is tuition for ___ program?
Is the tuition different for in-state and out-of-state students and for different programs?
- Yes.
- See prior question for details.
Do you offer the BSN prerequisite courses on your campus?
- No.
- The BSN prerequisite courses (i.e., general education courses) must be taken at other colleges or universities prior to entering the UTHSC College of Nursing.
What is the next starting date for the ___ program?
- BSN ... July 2008
- MSN ... July 2008
- DNP ... July 2008
- PhD ... August 2008
What is the application deadline for the ___ program?
- BSN ... January 15, 2008
- MSN ... February 1, 2008
- MSN (Anesthesia) ... September 1, 2007
- DNP ... February 1, 2008
- PhD ... February 1, 2008
When will I know whether or not I've been admitted?
- BSN ... March 2008
- MSN ... March 2008 (in-person interview required)
- MSN (Anesthesia) ... October 2007 (interview req'd)
- DNP ... March 2008 (in-person interview required)
- PhD ... March 2008 (in-person interview required)
What is the minimum grade point average (GPA) I must have to be considered for the ___ program?
If my GPA is below the minimum required, is there anything I can I do to be considered?
- Applicants whose cumulative grade point average is less than required may submit additional documentation that demonstrates academic potential.
- For example, applicants interested in pursuing a BSN may submit American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores, while applicants interested in pursuing a graduate degree might submit Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores.
- In addition, evidence of outstanding professional leadership may also be submitted.
Do you require submission of a high school transcript for the BSN program?
- Maybe ... because of Tennessee's American History requirement.
- Yes, you must submit your high school transcript IF you completed American History in high school.
- No, you don't need to submit your high school transcript if you did not take American History in high school.
- Note: Either way, you are still required to successfully complete 6 hours of Historical Studies as a part of the required 60 semester hours of prerequisite courses. However, if you did not take American History in high school, you must complete 6 hours of American History in college prior to entering the BSN program.
How long does it take to complete the ___ program?
- BSN ... 1 1/2 years
- MSN ... 1 1/2 years
(except Nurse Anesthesia ... 2 1/2 years)
- DNP ... 2 1/2 years [This is changing...more information soon.]
- PhD ... approximately 4 years full-time or approximately 5.5 years part-time
Can I apply to the BSN program while currently enrolled in the prerequisite courses?
- Yes.
- You may be admitted to the BSN program contingent upon successful completion of all prerequisite courses prior to the program's July start date.
Can I apply to the BSN program while I am currently enrolled in a non-nursing bachelor's degree program?
- Yes.
- You may be admitted contingent upon successful completion of your bachelor's degree and the science prerequisite coursework prior to the program's July start date.
Can the Tennessee State Board of Nursing deny my request for a nursing license if I have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony?
- Yes. According to Tennessee Statute Title 63-7-115, the Board has the authority to deny an individual the right to a nursing license based on a criminal conviction. In fact, the Board has the right to deny a license for other reasons as well (e.g., denial of a license in another state or discipline by a certifying agency).
As an entering – or soon-to-enter – nursing student who has a criminal record, will the Tennessee Board of Nursing review my case now and let me know if I will be eligible for licensing when I complete my nursing studies?
- No. The Tennessee Board of Nursing will not review cases in advance. It will be necessary for you to complete your nursing studies and then apply for licensing before your specific case will be reviewed.
*** Note: The UTHSC College of Nursing now requires that all entering students complete a Criminal Background Check before beginning their studies in the College of Nursing. This action and subsequent reviews within the College are intended to limit the number of problems students might have with licensing once they complete their studies. ***
Who should I address questions to regarding in-state residency?
- Questions regarding residency requirements should be addressed to ...
- Ms. Eunice Taylor
Acting Director
Office of Enrollment Services
910 Madison Ave. , Suite 525
Memphis , TN 38163
901.448.7770
etaylor@utmem.edu
- Please see the Residency Application Guide at http://www.utmem.edu/admiss
*** Questions related to Nurse Anesthesia Program ***
Will you consider a student with only one year of ICU experience?
- Yes.
- Nurses with only 1 year of ICU experience will be considered, but the experience must be completed at the time of application - and it should be recent (i.e., within the last 3 years).
What is a typical clinical day like for nurse Anesthesia students?
- The typical clinical day varies considerably depending on the shift and clinical site.
- Students work rotating shifts and are expected to complete cases if they are scheduled to finish 1-1.5 hours after the end of the shift.
- We recommend that a student's clinical commitment not exceed 65 per week.
What percentages of nurse anesthesia students pass their boards?
- Our first-attempt pass rate for the past three years has been >92%.
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