RN Programs in Tennessee

If you're looking for a rewarding career in Tennessee with a great salary and plenty of job opportunities, and you enjoy caring for others, enrolling in a Registered Nurse (RN) program may be the perfect choice for you. Tennessee has a high demand for RNs, and nursing students who choose to work here earn average salaries of $78,240 per year!

Requirements to Become an RN in Tennessee

Aspiring RNs in Tennessee must enroll in an accredited nursing school and earn at least an associate degree before taking the NCLEX licensing exam. RN training programs in Tennessee typically involve a variety of nursing-related lectures and skills training sessions. Graduating from a program is the primary requirement for the NCLEX-RN.

To get an RN license from the Tennessee Board of Nursing, complete the required training, pass the NCLEX-RN, and submit to a criminal background check.

Accredited RN Programs in Tennessee

If you have decided to get your RN training in Tennessee, you'll be happy to know that there are many great nursing schools here that offer accredited RN programs. Here are a few of the best:

1. Austin Peay State University

   601 College St, Clarksville, TN 37044

   (931) 221-7005

2. Baptist College of Health Sciences

   1003 Monroe Ave, Memphis, TN 38104

   (901) 575-2247

3. Belmont University

   1900 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, TN 37212

   (615) 460-6000

4. Bethel University

   325 Cherry Ave, McKenzie, TN 38201

   (731) 352-6499

5. Carson-Newman University

   1646 Russell Ave, Jefferson City, TN 37760

   (865) 471-2000

6. Chattanooga State Community College

   4501 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37406

   (423) 697-4400

7. Cleveland State Community College

   3535 Adkisson Dr, Cleveland, TN 37312

   (423) 472-7141

8. Columbia State Community College

   1665 Hampshire Pike, Columbia, TN 38401

   (931) 540-2722

9. Concorde Career College

   5100 Poplar Ave # 132, Memphis, TN 38137

   (901) 761-9494

10. Cumberland University

    500 Park Ave, Lebanon, TN 37087

    (615) 547-1393

11. Dyersburg State Community College

    1510 Lake Rd, Dyersburg, TN 38024

    (731) 286-3200

12. East Tennessee State University

    1276 Gilbreath Dr, Johnson City, TN 37614

    (423) 439-7199

13. Fortis Institute - Cookeville

    1025 TN-111, Cookeville, TN 38501

    (931) 526-3660

14. Fortis Institute in Nashville

    3354 Perimeter Hill Dr #200, Nashville, TN 37211

    (615) 320-5917

15. Freed-Hardeman University

    158 E Main St, Henderson, TN 38340

    (800) 348-3481

16. Jackson State Community College

    2046 North Pkwy, Jackson, TN 38301

    (731) 424-3520

17. King University

    1350 King College Rd, Bristol, TN 37620

    (800) 362-0014

18. Lee University

    1120 N Ocoee St, Cleveland, TN 37311

    (423) 614-8000

19. Lincoln Memorial University

    6965 Cumberland Gap Pkwy, Harrogate, TN 37752

    (423) 869-3611

20. Lipscomb University

    1 University Park Dr, Nashville, TN 37204

    (800) 333-4358

21. Marian University

    4220 Harding Pike Suite 500, Nashville, TN 37205

    (866) 892-4355

22. Martin Methodist College

    433 W Madison St, Pulaski, TN 38478

    (931) 363-9804

23. Middle Tennessee State University

    1301 E Main St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

    (615) 898-2300

24. Milligan College

    101 Neth Dr, Milligan College, TN 37682

    (423) 461-8700

25. Motlow State Community College

    6015 Ledford Mill Rd, Tullahoma, TN 37388

    (931) 393-1500

26. Nashville State Community College

    120 White Bridge Rd, Nashville, TN 37209

    (615) 353-3333

27. Northeast State Community College

    2425 TN-75, Blountville, TN 37617

    (423) 323-3191

28. Pellissippi State Community College

    10915 Hardin Valley Rd, Knoxville, TN 37932

    (865) 694-6400

29. Roane State Community College

    276 Patton Ln, Harriman, TN 37748

    (865) 354-3000

30. South College

    3904 Lonas Dr, Knoxville, TN 37909

    (865) 251-1800

31. Southern Adventist

    4881 Taylor Cir, Collegedale, TN 37363

    (423) 236-2000

32. Southern Adventist University

    4881 Taylor Cir, Collegedale, TN 37315

    (800) 768-8437

33. Southwest Tennessee Community College

    157 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38103

    (901) 333-5000

34. Tennessee State University

    3500 John A Merritt Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209

    (615) 963-5000

35. Tennessee Tech University

    1 William L Jones Dr, Cookeville, TN 38505

    (800) 255-8881

36. Tennessee Wesleyan College

    9845 Cogdill Rd, Knoxville, TN 37932

    (423) 744-9968

37. Trevecca Nazarene University

    333 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37210

    (615) 248-1200

38. Tusculum University

    60 Shiloh Rd, Tusculum, TN 37745

    (423) 636-7312

39. Union University

    1050 Union University Dr, Jackson, TN 38305

    (731) 668-1818

40. University of Memphis

    3720 Alumni Ave, Memphis, TN 38152

    (901) 678-2003

41. University of Tennessee - Health Science Center

    920 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38163

    (901) 448-6128

42. University of Tennessee - Knoxville

    1200 Volunteer Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37996

    (865) 974-4151

43. University of Tennessee - Martin

    Cecil M. and Boyce A. Gooch Hall, Martin, TN 38237

    (731) 881-7131

44. University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

    615 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37403

    (423) 425-4644

45. Vanderbilt University

    461 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37240

    (615) 322-4400

46. Volunteer State Community College

    1480 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, TN 37066

    (615) 452-8600

47. Walters State Community College

    500 S Davy Crockett Pkwy, Morristown, TN 37813

    (423) 585-2600

RN Job Outlook and Salary in Tennessee

Tennessee RNs are in high demand, with Projections Central forecasting a 12.8% job growth rate from 2022 to 2032. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, RNs in Tennessee earn an average annual salary of $78,240 per year, equivalent to $37.6 per hour.

The following table shows the total number of RNs employed in Tennessee, and their average wage and salary, by area.

Tennessee Board of Nursing

The Tennessee Board of Nursing is the primary resource for RNs in Tennessee for all nursing-related questions and concerns.