Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

At a Glance
Type
Undergraduate
Location
Campus
School
Rielin and Salmen School of Nursing

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing with the Great Commission Minor is a baccalaureate program designed to develop graduates who advance the profession of nursing and have a global impact on healthcare by modeling moral leadership and evidence-based practice, utilizing critical thinking and communication skills, and embodying the character and servanthood of Jesus Christ.

Why Study Nursing at TMU?

TMU RSSON offers a small classroom size for student engagement and interactive learning, coupled with a family-friendly environment and a faculty with an open-door policy, nursing students excel in the BSN program. The academic support by the faculty is embraced with commitment and an acknowledgement of the importance of the calling on their lives to teach and lead the next generation of nurses while recognizing the most important calling of all, to love and serve as Jesus did.

CAREERS

Career Outcomes

  • Hospital nursing
  • Hospice nursing
  • School nursing
  • Occupational health nursing
  • Home health nursing
  • Community and public health nursing
  • Faith-based / Parrish nursing
  • Correctional nursing

Program Features

Degree Checklist

Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Truett McConnell University is approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.(https://www.ncsbn.org/Georgia.htm).

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Truett McConnell University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

Admissions Requirements

  • Completion of all pre-requisite courses with a grade of C or greater
  • Acceptance to RSSON BSN program (additional application for RSSON admission)
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • HESI A2 score of 78 or higher

Program Faculty

TMU's School of Nursing is filled with many talented, passionate, and excellent professors who are passionate about their students and helping them fulfill their calling.

Dr. Heather C. Royston

Dr. Heather C. Royston

Chair, School of Nursing; Associate Professor, Nursing
Patrice Parris

Patrice Parris

Associate Professor, Nursing
Macy Slate

Macy Slate

Assistant Professor, Nursing
Lisa LaPree

Lisa LaPree

Associate Professor, Nursing; Simulation Lab Coordinator
Kelly Edwards

Kelly Edwards

Associate Professor, Nursing
Harriet Dollar

Harriet Dollar

Clinical & Lab Coordinator
Estine Uys

Estine Uys

Administrative Assistant

Contact Us

Dr. Heather C. Ayers, Chair and Associate Professor, Rielin and Salmen School of Nursing
706-865-2134, ext. 6000
hayers@tmu.edu

Estine Uys, Administrative Assistant
706-865-2134, ext. 6001
euys@tmu.edu

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