LCON Graduate Programs

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Loewenberg College of Nursing (LCON) graduates are transforming the field of health care. From providing patient care during a pandemic, to leading teams in the health care facilities, to conducting research to provide answers to top public health issues, LCON students and graduates are on the forefront of changing lives.

Accredited

Flexible

Don't let your busy schedule get in the way of your goals. Our online programs are accessible on the go and can be completed on your own time.

Our PhD Program is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and the Tennessee Higher Education Commission.

Research-Driven

Nationally Ranked

Our faculty have a variety of research backgrounds and conduct research in community health and health equity.

Our programs have been ranked among the top in the country for both quality and affordability.

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A 31-credit hour program that prepares the student as a nurse educator to teach in schools of nursing programs and in various health care system settings. Students will learn about nursing and education theories, learning strategies, curricular development and teaching methodologies.

A 46-hour program that prepares advanced practice nurses to deliver primary health care to all ages: individuals and families throughout the lifespan and across the health continuum. Students will be provided with knowledge and clinical skills necessary for health promotion, disease prevention, assessment and management of common acute and chronic illnesses.

Courses are offered both online and on campus

The LCON certificate programs accommodate the needs of MSN graduates who want to practice in another advanced nursing specialty area. They can be completed on a part-time or full-time basis. Certification programs include:

Courses are offered fully online

A fully online 7 semester (3.5 years if full-time) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing program for registered nurses with a Masters or higher degree. Focusing on health equity research in education, practice and policy that is interdisciplinary, impactful and transformative.

Distance Education Licensure/Certification Requirements Disclosure

Many educational programs offered by the University of Memphis lead to professional licensure within the State of Tennessee and in other states. Students should be aware that licensure and certification requirements vary from state to state and are subject to change. Licensing agencies or boards also may have requirements in addition to an earned degree.

The University of Memphis has not made a determination whether University of Memphis’s programs will meet all of the licensure and certification requirements in each US state or territory. The University of Memphis recommends that students who are not Tennessee residents or who plan to seek licensure or certification outside the state of Tennessee contact the appropriate licensing agency or board prior to enrollment in an academic program designed to lead to licensure or certification and discuss their plans with an advisor.

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