National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission

The Master of Science in Nursing Regents Online Degree Program is being considered for Initial Accreditation by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).  A site-visit was hosted February 21-23, 2006.  The reviewers will recommend full accreditation for the maximum time allowed of 5 years. The final decision will be made by the NLNAC Board of Commissioners.

The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission may be reached at NLNAC, 61 Broadway, New York, NY  10006. 

The MSN-RODP Self Study documentation for this evaluation is available in .pdf format* here: Self-Study Documentation.

* Note: .pdf files require Adobe Acrobat for viewing. If you do not have this software, you may download it here.

Master of Science in Nursing

The Master of Science in Nursing Degree (MSN) prepares you for a wide range of healthcare job opportunities, while at the same time offering you a chance to fill statewide shortages in the healthcare industry. Whether you're looking to continue study at the doctoral level or teach in a variety of academic and practice settings, the MSN-RODP is your high-tech, low-cost path to graduate education in Nursing. So no matter what life throws your way, you can still invest in your future - and yourself.

The program requires completion of 33 - 46 semester credit hours (according to the Concentration) distributed as follows:

Click on the concentration title for specific program requirements

**  Holistic Nursing is not currently offered through the Regents Online Degree Program.  It is available online at Tennessee State University.  Please contact msn@tnstate.edu for further information about Holistic Nursing.

Master of Science in Nursing Application for Admission

If you are not a registered nurse with aBachelor's degree and are interested in pursuing nursing please visit the website for the Association of Deans/Directors of Schools of Nursing in Tennessee for information on all nursing programs in the State.