Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Why Nursing?
As a nurse, you have the opportunity to change people’s lives. Every day, nurses ensure that patients have the best health care, and they teach them how to improve and maintain their health for a lifetime. There is a great need for nurses in a variety of settings — hospital, health department, out-patient office, rehabilitation center, public and private schools, business and industry, and the military.
Why BSN?
The 4-year BSN degree is preferred by most nursing leaders and provides the best opportunities in today’s job market, including one of the highest starting salaries in any field. You’ll find that a BSN is a requirement for many positions. It is also the entry point for graduate studies, nurse practitioner, and nurse anesthetist programs.
Why Milligan?
The Best Academic Curriculum
Not only do you want to successfully pass your licensure examination upon graduation, but you want to enter the nursing profession fully prepared to provide quality nursing care. At Milligan, you’ll learn everything from examining patients and treating their immediate needs, to educating people about healthcare and long-term conditions. Quality nursing education is combined with an excellent liberal arts curriculum at Milligan. We believe that nurses are best prepared in a wholistic education, where you’ll not only learn how to meet the physical needs of your patients, but also the spiritual needs. You’ll be prepared as a complete caregiver, not just a chart-reader.
View the BSN curriculum and read our
Student Handbook.
The Best Real-World Experience
Milligan sits in the middle of one of the fastest-growing healthcare hubs in the eastern U.S. From primary care physicians to specialists, the area is home to a number of highly qualified medical professionals who provide the utmost in care. During their coursework, our BSN students have the opportunity to work with several major medical centers, smaller urban hospitals and clinics, community health centers, modern rural hospitals, primary care clinics, home health programs, and parish nursing programs at local churches.
The Best Credentials
Milligan’s BSN program is approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing (TBN) and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, 202-887-8476). Milligan’s BSN program is highly regarded by healthcare providers for preparing exceptional nurses.
The Best Faculty
The nursing faculty at Milligan are clinical experts in their particular practice areas. Their academic credentials, practical “real-world” experiences, continued professional research and development, and national professional certifications combine to provide a quality nursing education. Furthermore, they are dedicated to your academic, personal, and spiritual growth. They’re not just instructors — they are role models and mentors. And we intentionally maintain a small student-to-faculty ratio and small classes so that you are the center of attention.
From your first contact with us, you’ll discover that our faculty are committed first and foremost to your success. A faculty member will sit down with you before you even apply to help you understand the program and determine exactly what your academic plan will look like. And you’ll have the same advisor from day one through graduation.
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The Best Graduates
Our graduating BSN classes have consistently maintained a near-100% pass-rate on their NCLEX-RN exams, and nearly every graduate is employed at the time of graduation. Milligan BSN graduates are practicing in locations throughout the region and world, and many have been accepted to top graduate schools.
RN, LPN Mobility Plans
Milligan has career mobility plans for RNs and LPNs seeking further professional development. Please contact our Admissions Office for more information. Click here
for more details or read our
Student Handbook & Policies.
Financial Aid
Significant aid is available for qualified BSN students. Depending on prior academic performance and family need, many BSN students qualify for significant aid (Tennessee residents can also qualify for the Hope Lottery Scholarship). Through a combination of scholarships, grants, and loan funds, a student’s remaining out-of-pocket costs can be very manageable.
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Mountain States Health Alliance Scholarship Program
Nursing students in their junior and senior years can qualifiy for a full-tuition scholarship from Mountain States Health Alliance. MSHA is a comprehensive healthcare system with 21 primary/preventive care centers and 13 hospitals located in Tennessee and Virginia, serving 29 counties in Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky, and North Carolina. See www.msha.com for full details and an application.
Admission & Progression
Read about our admission and progression
policies in our Student
Handbook.
About Milligan
Milligan is a Christian liberal arts college in Northeast Tennessee offering more than two dozen academic programs. The college was ranked #11 among Best Baccalaureate Colleges in the South in the 2008 edition of “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report. Learn more.
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