Office of Admissions 423.869.6467
Email: admissions@lmunet.edu
ADDITIONAL LINKS
PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
Prospective nursing students must complete an application for admission to the University and an application for admission to the nursing program. The LMU application can be completed online or you may print out the paper application (PDF). The ASN nursing program application and the BSN nursing program application must be printed (PDF). Please visit the undergraduate admissions and the graduate sections of the LMU website for other information.
Other Nursing Forms
--Application for Readmission
--Application for Site Transfer
--Student Appeal Request
--FACT Sheet
CURRENT STUDENTS
Additional information for current nursing students enrolled in Fall 2009 students click here.
Nursing
To inquire about this program:
Office of Admissions | 423.869.6280 | admissions@lmunet.edu
LMU's cornerstone belief is service to humanity, and few professions embody this belief like nursing. Nurses help people attain and regain wellness. And they work with individuals, families, and community groups, helping them adapt to changes--in their needs, their roles, and their relationships--brought on by changes in health.
At LMU, nursing students receive the training and education needed to become qualified nurses capable of succeeding in the 21st century health care environment. Students also develop the high moral and ethical standards, as well as a sense of personal responsibility, that are vital to nursing.
Degrees Offered
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN)
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- Family Nurse Practitioner Concentration
- Nurse Anesthesia Concentration
Special Features
All nursing professors hold a Master's of Science in Nursing from various institutions of higher education. Several faculty hold terminal degrees in nursing and education.
LMU's nursing faculty includes specialists in the following areas: medical-surgical, pediatric, psychiatric, maternal-child, and community health nursing.
LMU's ASN program is approved by both the Kentucky and Tennessee Boards of Nursing; the RN-BSN program is approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing. Both programs are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
ASN Program
The ASN Program prepares graduates to be safe and effective caregivers who are able to function successfully in entry level RN positions after passing their NCLEX-RN State Board Exam. In one recent graduating class, 92% of LMU's ASN graduates passed their NCLEX-RN examination. After receiving their RN license, LMU graduates are eligible to work in any setting that hires registered nurses.
ASN Clinical Experience
The ASN program provides many clinical opportunities for students to exercise informed judgments. Nursing students learn to communicate clearly and effectively in a variety of settings.
ASN nursing students complete an optimal number of clinical hours and gain valuable real-world experience. Some of our clinical sites include:
- St. Mary's Medical Center, Knoxville
- Blount Memorial Hospital
- Sweetwater Hospital
- Peninsula Psychiatric Hospital
- East Tennessee Children's Hospital
- Pineville Community Hospital
- Claiborne County Hospital
- Baptist Regional Medical Center
The ASN curriculum contains general education courses designed to meet degree requirements of the University as well as required ASN nursing curriculum courses.
| ASN General Education Core Curriculum | cr hrs |
| BIOL 230 (Microbiology) | 4 |
| BIOL 250-260 (Human Anatomy and Human Physiology) | 8 |
| CIS 100 (Computer Literacy) | 2 |
| COMM 200 (Speech) | 3 |
| ENGL 110 (Freshman Composition) | 3 |
| ENGL 210 (Writing About World Lit and Culture) | 3 |
| INFL 100 (Information Literacy) | 1 |
| LNCN 100 (Lincoln's Life and Legacy) | 1 |
| MATH 101, 111, 112, 120, 130 (choose one) | 3-4 |
| PSYC 221 (Developmental Psychology) | 3 |
| ASN Nursing Component | |
| N115 Foundations of Nursing | 6 |
| N125 Humans as Adaptive Systems: Promotion of Adaptation in Physiologic Mode | 6 |
| N126 Humans as Adaptive Systems: Promotion of Adaptation in the Psychosocial Modes | 3 |
| N241 Promotion of Adaptation in Adults (I) | 7 |
| N242 Promotion of Adaptation in Adults (II) | 6 |
| N245 Promotion of Adaptation in Children | 3 |
| N246 Promotion of Adaptation in Childbearing Families | 4 |
| N290 Nursing Seminar | 1 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 67-68 |
RN-BSN Program
The RN-BSN program has been designed for the Registered Nurse who already has an ASN in nursing and desires a higher level degree. Students in the RN-BSN program are RNs who want to expand their career and education options. This program prepares the RN to function at a professional level and to be a qualified candidate for graduate education.
BSN Program Course Information
In addition to the required RN-BSN courses, RN-BSN students complete LMU's general education core curriculum requirements. (Please see the LMU Undergraduate Catalog for a complete listing of the general education core curriculum courses required for the baccalaureate degree).
| RN-BSN Nursing Curriculum | cr hrs |
| NURS 300 Transitions to Professional Nursing | 2 |
| NURS 310 Pharmacology to Promote Adaptation | 3 |
| NURS 330 Health Assessment of Humans as Adaptive Systems | 3 |
| NURS 350 Pathophysiology of Ineffective Human Responses | 3 |
| NURS 390 Promotion of Adaptation in the Elderly | 2 |
| NURS 430 Nursing Research | 3 |
| NURS 440 Promotion of Adaptation in Groups, Communities & Society | 6 |
| NURS 450 Professional Roles in Promotion of Adaptation | 5 |
| NURS 490 Senior Nursing Seminar | 1 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS in Nursing | 28 |
Career Opportunities
LMU nursing graduates are working in all areas of nursing, including specialized areas such as neonatal intensive care, psychiatric nursing, school health nursing, and trauma nursing. They work all over the country in a variety of settings--from major medical centers to small community hospitals.
Graduate & Professional Opportunities
Many of our graduates have also gone on to graduate school at places such as the University of Tennessee and University of Kentucky and obtained their master's degree in nursing. With a master's degree, you'll be prepared for a host of specialized positions such as nurse practitioner and nurse anesthetist.
Clubs & Organizations
LMU's Student Nurses' Association enables you to get involved in the community and develop yourself professionally. LMU students have served as president of the National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA) and as editor of the NSNA's official publication.
