Paula Karnes, Jackson Undergraduate
pkarnes@uu.edu - 731-661-5125

Dana Wilkinson, Germantown Undergraduate
dwilkins@uu.edu - 901-759-0029 x101

Elsie Cressman, MSN (Anesthesia)
ecressma@uu.edu - 731-661-5124

Mykle Harchfield, MSN (except Anesthesia)
mharchfi@uu.edu - 901-759-0029 x149

Nursing

• Traditional BSN - The primary degree program at Union leads to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). The traditional BSN degree typically takes eight semesters (four years) to complete. Students take a core curriculum of courses (65 hours) shared by most Union students, then an additional 64 hours in Nursing course work.The BSN curriculum provides the professional knowledge and clinical experience to prepare you for success in a variety of healthcare environments. It will also provide the foundation for future specialized graduate studies. A complete list of courses required for the BSN degree at Union is available in the University Catalogue.
   
• Accelerated BSN - Union University School of Nursing is offering a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree for non-nurses. It is designed for students who have discovered an interest in nursing and want to move from a variety of other career areas. This option takes into account the educational, career and life experiences of the individual as well as their critical thinking ability and maturity.
   
• RN-BSN Completion - Union also offers an RN-BSN program, which enables registered nurses (holding the associate degree or diploma) to continue their studies and earn a BSN. The RN-BSN program offers the classroom and clinical experience needed to enhance the registered nurse’s professional and leadership opportunities. The degree can generally be completed in eighteen months. The program includes 30 hours of nursing course work. The RN-BSN program is also available on Union’s extension campus in Germantown, TN.
   
• LPN-BSN Completion - The primary degree program option at Union leads to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). The LPN-BSN degree track typically takes four semesters (two years) to complete with credit given for previous LPN academic preparation and experience. Students take 64 hours in completion of the BSN degree. The LPN-BSN curriculum provides the professional knowledge and clinical experience to prepare you for success in a variety of healthcare environments. It will also provide the foundation for future specialized graduate studies. A complete list of courses required for the BSN degree at Union is available in the University Catalogue.