UT Southern Nursing School Among The Best

For the second consecutive year, the University of Tennessee Southern’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing  program achieves the #1 ranking on RegisteredNursing.org 2026 Best Nursing Schools in Tennessee listing.

RegisteredNursing.org is an organization set to promote excellence in nursing by enabling future and current nurses with the education and employment resources they need to succeed. The organization has been a trusted resource for more than 10 years, is proudly featured by the country’s top nursing schools and is dedicated to delivering prospective students the most current and precise information.

Prior to this year’s ranking, the UT Southern BSN program reached a remarkable milestone, recording a 100% first-time pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for the fifth consecutive year. The National Council Licensure Examination is the national licensing examination required for graduates to become registered nurses and serves as one of the most important indicators of nursing program quality and student preparedness.

The UT Southern Jeanette M. Travis School of Nursing and Health Sciences prepares students to become skilled, compassionate healthcare professionals through academically rigorous, student-centered programs grounded in excellence, leadership and service. 

For more information on UT Southern’s nursing program, please visit utsouthern.edu.