Become the nurse God called you to be
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at Union University prepares students for professional nursing through rigorous academics, hands-on clinical training, and Christ-centered formation. Located in Jackson, Tennessee, Union’s nursing program combines expert faculty, state-of-the-art simulation technology, and extensive clinical experiences to prepare graduates for RN licensure, professional practice, and graduate education.
From your first semester, you’ll be immersed in a nursing curriculum grounded in scientific excellence and compassionate patient care. Small class sizes mean faculty know your name, your strengths, and your goals, providing the personal mentoring and support that prepare you for NCLEX-RN success and a confident transition into practice. Whether you’re called to bedside nursing, community health, advanced practice, nursing leadership, or graduate study, Union equips you with the clinical expertise, critical thinking skills, and Christ-centered foundation to serve with excellence wherever your career leads.
Quick Facts
The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education outline the necessary curriculum content and expected competencies of graduates from baccalaureate, master's, and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs (AACN, 2021).
Curriculum
What You'll Study
Nursing at Union combines a strong liberal arts foundation with rigorous clinical preparation across pharmacology, health assessment, medical-surgical nursing, maternal-child care, mental health, and community health. You'll graduate prepared not only to succeed on the NCLEX-RN, but also to provide excellent patient care with confidence from your first day as a registered nurse.
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Psychology
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Chemistry
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Pharmacology
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Mental Health
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Leadership
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Anatomy & Physiology
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Hands-On Skills
Answering the Call to Care with Skill and Compassion
At Union, you’ll discover what it means to live out your calling through nursing. Faculty invest personally in your growth, equipping you with the clinical expertise, Christian character, and servant leadership needed to care for patients with excellence throughout your career.
At a Glance
Why Nursing Students Choose Union
96%
First time NCLEX-RN pass rate
100%
Employment Rate
9:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
#1
Best Tennessee Nursing School by Nursing School Hub
Taught by Nurses Who Know the Work and the Calling
Union's nursing faculty bring real clinical experience into the classroom, and they bring it personally. With small class sizes and a low student-to-faculty ratio, our nursing professors know your name, your strengths, and where you're headed. They're invested in more than your NCLEX scores; they're invested in the kind of nurse you become.
Where Clinical Confidence is Built
Before you ever step into the field, you'll already have cared for dozens of patients in Union's state-of-the-art nursing simulation labs. High-fidelity manikins and real clinical scenarios let you build genuine confidence and clinical judgment long before your first rotation.
Before you ever step into the field, you'll already have cared for dozens of patients in Union's state-of-the-art nursing simulation labs. High-fidelity manikins and real clinical scenarios let you build genuine confidence and clinical judgment long before your first rotation.
Future-Directed
Career Possibilities
BSN graduates from Union pursue careers in hospitals, clinics, long-term care, community health, and specialty nursing settings, entering a profession that is both deeply demanding and deeply meaningful. The BSN is also the preferred foundation for graduate nursing education and advanced practice roles.
Home Health Nurse
Nurse Case Manager
Nurse Educator
Travel Nurse
School Nurse
Public Health Nurse
Home Health Nurse
Nurse Case Manager
Nurse Educator
Travel Nurse
School Nurse
Public Health Nurse
Testimonials
Hear from our Bulldogs!
“I cannot say enough good things about Union University’s College of Nursing. These instructors go above and beyond to make this nursing program so special - they pray for you constantly, truly care about your well-being, and want you to succeed in every aspect of life! I am so grateful for the relationship I have with so many of these instructors and for their encouragement as I moved into my career as a nurse post-grad. ”
AlumniElizabeth Jackson
“When I was deciding on a college, I knew I wanted a nursing program that would help me succeed academically and grow spiritually. Union exceeded both of those expectations. Your nursing professors truly care about you and push you to be the best nurse you can be. They incorporate faith into everything they teach and pray for you throughout nursing school and beyond. They also encourage a strong sense of community between you and your fellow nursing students so that you never feel alone in your stress. I feel very equipped to enter the nursing world thanks to my experience at Union.”
AlumniAllison Houck
“I feel like if I had gone to a state school I would have experienced growth intellectually, but setbacks personally and spiritually. At Union, I feel like I can grow both academically, spiritually, and personally.”
StudentMaggie Miller
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