ETSU/HVMC Accelerated
The ETSU/HVMC in Kingsport TN Accelerated BSN program is a collaborative educational
effort between the ETSU College of Nursing and Holston Valley Medical Center. Students
participate in one of the quickest routes to licensure. The BSN degree is awarded
after successful completion of all nursing course work qualifying you to take the
National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN).
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Program Details
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Curriculum
Course Name/Number Course Hours First Semester NRSE 2016 Pathophysiology for Nursing 4 NRSE 2020 Introduction to Professional Nursing 3 NRSE 2310 Communication for Hlth Prof 2 NRSE 2350 Patient Centered Care 1 3 NRSE 2351 Patient Centered Care 1 Practicum 3* Total 15 Second Semester NRSE 3010 Pharmacology for Nursing 3 NRSE 3350 Nursing Informatics and Healthcare Systems 2 NRSE 3500 Patient Centered Care 2 3 NRSE 3501 Patient Centered Care 2 Practicum 4* NRSE 3525 Health Promotion and Research 3 Total 15 Third Semester NRSE 3090 Care of Persons with Mental Illness 3 NRSE 3091 Care of Persons with Mental Illness Practicum 2 NRSE 3510 Population, Community, and Public Health Nursing 3 NRSE 3540 Adult Care 1 3 NRSE 3541 Adult Care 1 Practicum 4 Total 15 Fourth Semester NRSE 4550 Adult Care 2 3 NRSE 4551 Adult Care 2 Practicum 3 NRSE 4561 Clinical Care for Women, Childbearing Families, and Children 4 NRSE 4570 Childbearing Families and Reproductive Health 3 NRSE 4580 Child Health Nursing 3 Total 16 Fifth Semester NRSE 4610 Adult Care 3 3 NRSE 4611Adult Care 3 Practicum 4 NRSE 4620 Leadership and Professional Practice 3 NRSE 4621 Professional Practice Practicum 4 Total 14 Total BSN Hours 72 *NRSE 2351 is changing for 4 credits to 3 credits Fall 2021 and NRSE 3501 is changing from 3 credits to 4 credits Spring 2022
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Application Process & Selection
Click here for details regarding admissions criteria, the application process & selection, and how to apply
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FAQ's
Admission criteria will change effect Fall 2022 (June 1st application deadline)
Minimums: Overall GPA 3.0,
Math/Science GPA minimum 2.6 and
minimum on TEAS 58% overallHow long does the program take to complete?
Five (5) semesters including summer semester/s.
When is the application deadline?
October 1 for program beginning Spring Semester
June 1 for program beginning Fall Semester
To receive full consideration, students must be admitted to East Tennessee State University by the nursing application deadline dates. Since admission to the university can take several weeks, students are encouraged to apply well in advance of the nursing deadlines. Consideration for the nursing major cannot be guaranteed if full admission to the university has not been obtained.
When does the program begin?
There are three cohort start dates each academic year: one in mid-August, which is our Fall Semester; and one in mid-January which is our Spring Semester.
How many students do you accept?
40 students for fall/spring
What are the four Pre-requisite classes that need to be completed?
Two Anatomy and Physiology classes with labs. These can either be Anatomy and Physiology I and II OR a course in Human Anatomy and a course in Human Physiology. One Microbiology with lab: Introduction to Microbiology or General Microbiology course and one Statistics class. Many students take Probability and Statistics or Introduction to Statistics, but we also accept Statistics for any of the Social Sciences, Biostatistics, or any class that includes a large statistical emphasis. Also courses in Virology or Bacteriology can substitute for Microbiology. Providing a catalog course description is helpful for determining whether classes fulfill the requirement. We do accept online labs if the course are equivalent to our requirements.
Can I take the pre-requisite classes online or at a community college?
Yes, they can be taken at any accredited college or university, including accredited online programs.
My pre-requisites are older than five years, or ten years. Do I need to re-take them?
No. Pre-requisite classes do not “expire” although we recommend that the student has competent recall of the material, and suggest re-taking them if you do not feel confident about your grasp of the material.
Do all four of the pre-requisites need to be completed when I apply?
At least THREE out of the 4 classes need to be completed. You can have one pre-requisite course in progress when you apply. There are no exceptions to this requirement.
Do I still need to take the standardized entrance exam even though I already have a Bachelor’s Degree?
Yes. No one is exempt from this requirement. It is part of the admission score. The GRE is not accepted as an alternate test. For more information contact the Office of Student Services.
Is the program offered online, part time or nights/weekends?
No. The Holston Valley Medical Center/ETSU Partnership Accelerated BSN program is on ground full time only.
Can I work and be successful in the program?
We strongly discourage working and enrolling in the Holston Valley Medical Center/ETSU Partnership Accelerated BSN program. Some students work part time in a health care related field, and are successful, but ideally, you should plan to be work free for the 18 months of the program.
Do I need to have shadowing experience to be eligible to apply?
No. However, we do encourage students to be sure that they understand what is involved in a nursing career before investing time and money into pre-requisite classes.
Do I need to provide letters of recommendation for the application process?
No.
Do you conduct interviews as part of the application process?
No.
What is the difference between the traditional program and the accelerated program?
Both programs are five (5) semesters; however, accelerated programs attend summer semesters for earlier degree completion.
When will I be notified about acceptance to the program?
We evaluate all applications after the application deadline, and letters concerning the admission decision are usually sent within six (6) weeks after application deadline. If accepted students decline their spaces, we will admit additional students in point order.
What is the cost of the program?
ETSU charges per credit hour, so each semester will cost a different amount. There are also course fees, books and supplies that add to the cost. To calculate the approximate tuition (either in state or out of state) go to https://www.etsu.edu/paying-for-college/estimator/ to see the cost per credit hour.
Is financial aid or scholarship money available?
We suggest that you talk with a financial aid counselor about your individual qualifications for federal student aid. There are scholarships offered through the College of Nursing. There are no “full ride” scholarships available to any student through the College of Nursing.
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Learn More
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Contact Us
Monday, May 6th
10-11am Eastern
Thursday, May 16th
9-10am Eastern
Monday, May 20th
2-3pm Eastern
Thursday, May 30th
2-3pm Eastern
Students are admitted to a specific program location and may not switch locations or cohorts.
This link will take you to the Nursing CAS application. Please read the instructions carefully. We have 1 application for all of our programs and locations. Within the application you will be able to identify your preferences. All applicants must also apply and be accepted to ETSU: https://www.etsu.edu/admissions/#student_type
TEAS Information:
Students may take the TEAS at ETSU Testing Center
How to Register for the TEAS at ETSU:
1. Go to www.atitesting.com and create an ATI account.
• Make sure to write down your Username and Password, as you will need this to log into ATI when you sit down at the computer to take your test
2. Go to the ETSU Testing Center Site: http://www.etsu.edu/uged/cfaa/testing/default.php
3. Click on “FOR ALL ON-SITE EXAMS: START HERE”:
4. Choose TEAS from the “Choose a Group” drop-down box
5. Continue to follow the prompts “Choose an exam,” etc. until you have successfully registered and purchased your seat.
NOTE: It costs $15 to reserve your seat; it will cost ADDITIONAL money the day you take the test.
• You must bring a method of payment (debit/credit card) the day you take the test. The current cost of the TEAS is $70.00.
• You must bring a government issued ID with a signature, such as a driver’s license the day you take the test. Your student ID does not meet this standard.
**The TEAS is a National Test and is available at designated locations across the U.S. You can go to www.atitesting.com to find other locations near you and to register to take the test. **
DEADLINE for
- SPRING is October 1
- Summer is February 1
- Fall is June 1
You must complete the TEAS by the deadline.
East Tennessee State University offers many programs of study which lead to the ability to be licensed or certified in a profession by individual states. Each program is listed below with information whether the program's curriculum meets a state's educational requirements for licensure or certification.
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Bachelor’s in Science in Nursing (BSN)
The College of Nursing has determined that its Bachelor’s in Science in Nursing (BSN) program curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensure and/or certification for the following states:
Alaska
Arkansas
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Indiana
Kansas
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
New Jersey
New Mexico
North Carolina
North Dakota
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Tennessee
Virginia
Wisconsin
For all other states, the college has not yet made a determination whether the Bachelor’s in Science in Nursing (BSN) program curriculum meets state specific requirements for licensure and/or certification.
These states include:Alabama
Kentucky
New York
Texas
Arizona
Louisiana
Ohio
Utah
California
Minnesota
Oklahoma
Vermont
Colorado
Montana
Oregon
Washington
Illinois
Nevada
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Iowa
New Hampshire
South Carolina
Wyoming
Idaho
Students with questions about licensure or certification should contact the appropriate licensing agency in the state of interest.Each State Board of Nursing can be found on the website for the National Council of State Boards of
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Master of Science in Nursing
The College of Nursing has determined that its Master of Science in Nursing program curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensure and/or certification for the following states:
Alaska
Arkansas
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Indiana
Kansas
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
New Jersey
New Mexico
North Carolina
North Dakota
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Tennessee
Virginia
WisconsinFor all other states, the college has not yet made a determination whether the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program curriculum meets state specific requirements for licensure and/or certification.
These states include:Alabama
Kentucky
New York
Texas
Arizona
Louisiana
Ohio
Utah
California
Minnesota
Oklahoma
Vermont
Colorado
Montana
Oregon
Washington
Illinois
Nevada
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Iowa
New Hampshire
South Carolina
Wyoming
IdahoStudents with questions about licensure or certification should contact the appropriate licensing agency in the state of interest.
Each State Board of Nursing can be found on the website for the National Council of State Boards of
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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
The College of Nursing has determined that its Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensure and/or certification for the following states:
Alaska
Arkansas
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Indiana
Kansas
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
New Jersey
New Mexico
North Carolina
North Dakota
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Tennessee
Virginia
WisconsinFor all other states, the college has not yet made a determination whether the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program curriculum meets state specific requirements for licensure and/or certification for the following states:
Alabama
Kentucky
New York
Texas
Arizona
Louisiana
Ohio
Utah
California
Minnesota
Oklahoma
Vermont
Colorado
Montana
Oregon
Washington
Illinois
Nevada
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Iowa
New Hampshire
South Carolina
Wyoming
IdahoStudents with questions about licensure or certification should contact the appropriate licensing agency in the state of interest.
Each State Board of Nursing can be found on the website for the National Council of State Boards of
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Tennessee Joint Doctor of Nursing Practice (TN Jt DNP)
The College of Nursing and their partner, Tennessee Tech University Whitson-Hester School of Nursing, has determined that its Tennessee Joint Doctor of Nursing Practice (TN Jt DNP) program curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensure and/or certification for the following states:
Alaska
Arkansas
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Indiana
Kansas
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
New Jersey
New Mexico
North Carolina
North Dakota
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Tennessee
Virginia
WisconsinFor all other states, the college has not yet made a determination whether the Tennessee Joint Doctor of Nursing Practice (TN Jt DNP) program curriculum meets state specific requirements for licensure and/or certification for the following states:
Alabama
Kentucky
New York
Texas
Arizona
Louisiana
Ohio
Utah
California
Minnesota
Oklahoma
Vermont
Colorado
Montana
Oregon
Washington
Illinois
Nevada
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Iowa
New Hampshire
South Carolina
Wyoming
Idaho
Students with questions about licensure or certification should contact the appropriate licensing agency in the state of interest.Each State Board of Nursing can be found on the website for the National Council of State Boards of
Nursing (www.ncsbn.org).
The Baccalaureate degree in nursing program, Master's, Doctor of Nursing Practice
program, and post-graduate APRN certificate program at East Tennessee State University
are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
The ETSU College of Nursing BSN program is approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing.
Tennessee Board of Nursing
665 Mainstream Drive
Nashville, TN 37243
Telephone 1.615.532.5166
The ETSU College of Nursing BSN program offers eligible candidates membership in the Epsilon Sigma Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, the International Nursing Honor Society.
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