Graduate

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Message from the Graduate Program Coordinator and MSN Enrollment Counselor

The School of Nursing’s graduate program is designed to provide opportunities for advanced practice and upward mobility within healthcare. The purpose of the graduate program is to provide an SDA Christian graduate nursing education for individuals who desire to serve the Seventh-day Adventist world church and local communities in advanced nursing roles.

Southern helps you realize your dream of an advanced degree and a satisfying personal and professional life. We work with you to balance personal, family, and work schedules to complete your degree and advance your career.

Flexible Scheduling

Our courses are taught one day a week, so you can continue to work while earning your degree. Pursue your degree full time, part time, or on our accelerated schedule. In our friendly class environment, you will study with experienced faculty invested in your success. Approximately half of your classmates have more than 10 years’ experience.

Available Programs

  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
    • Adult Nurse Practitioner
    • Family Nurse Practitioner
    • Nurse Educator 
  • Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Business Administration (dual degree)
  • Accelerated RN to MSN
  • Post-Master’s Certificate

For MSN Information Contact:

Holly J. Gadd, PhD, APRN, BC, FNP
Graduate Program Coordinator
School of Nursing
Southern Adventist University
423-236-2961
hgadd@southern.edu

MSN Enrollment Counselor
Diane Proffitt
423-236-2957
dproffitt@southern.edu

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