Union University receives number one ranking for online program

JACKSON, TN (WNBJ) - Union University in Jackson receiving accolades for one of its online programs.

Registerednursing.org has ranked Union University’s College of Nursing online RN to BSN program the best in Tennessee. Those abbreviations stand for Registered Nursing to Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

The RN to BSN curriculum is designed so that students can work full-time and still finish the program, which can be completed in 18 months.

The Dean of the College expressing her gratitude for being named number one in the state.

“So we feel very blessed again to be chosen and for people to recognize the excellence of our program, which is one of our core values, excellence-driven. It’s nice when people recognize that," said Dr. Kelly Harden, the Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

One student describing her experience taking online courses.

“So the experience being online has been really great. The professors work really well with us. They are available 24/7 whether that’s via phone call, email, zoom meetings, if you ever need help, they are even willing to meet you halfway if they are at another campus. They try to work with your schedule,” said Taylor cobb, a nursing student.

The College of Nursing is dedicated to giving students the tools they need to be successful in the healthcare field and receiving this honor goes along with the college's mission statement, which is to remain excellence-driven, christ-centered, and people-focused.