Southern Adventist University School of Nursing

Mission Statement

The School of Nursing provides a Christian learning environmentt that nurtures a culture of integrity and academic excellence, and prepares caring, competent professionals to serve the diverse healthcare needs of individuals, families, and communities within a global context.

Accreditations

• State Board of Registered Nursing
• National League for Nursing
• Coursework meets American Association of Colleges of Nursing Standards
• National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF)
• Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA  30326   404-975-5000
• Southern Adventist University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).  https://sacscoc.org

Program Distinctives

The only Lifestyle Medicine DNP program in the country approved by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM).

Mission/Service Learning Opportunities

Mission trips to provide health care in a variety of underdeveloped regions of the world - annual (non-COVID) opportunities.

Degrees Offered

• Associated Degree in Nursing
• LVN/LPN to RN
• RN to BSN
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BS, BSN)
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
• Associate Degree in Nursing to Master of Science in Nursing (ADN/RN to MSN)
• Master of Science in Nursing / Master of Business Administration (MSN/MBA)
• Post-Master's Certificate
• RN to Master of Science in Nursing
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Bacelor of Science in Nursing to Doctorate of Nursing Practice (BSN to DNP)
• Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP)
• Doctorate of Nursing Practice / Master of Business Administration (DNP/MBA)