For nurses pursuing advanced degrees in adult-gerontology, Southern’s School of Nursing offers a nurse practitioner (NP) program cited among the best in Tennessee by RegisteredNursing.org.
“Rankings reflect a detailed evaluation of accredited programs, and Southern’s NP in this specialty stood out because of its breadth and depth,” said Sally Worthington, outreach coordinator for the online resources platform. “Students can pursue both primary care and acute care emphases within an adult-gerontology track at the master’s as well as doctoral levels, blending Christian-centered education with robust clinical experience.”
Annual scores highlight top institutions, and Southern’s nursing program ranked 4th with its emphasis on leadership, evidence-based practice, and hands-on patient care.
Holly Gadd, dean of the School of Nursing, notes, “Southern’s graduate NP programs have long been recognized as outstanding. Each one — acute care, family, and psychiatric/mental health — is as deserving as the adult-gerontology program of this accolade. We are very proud to have the quality of our education acknowledged.”
Michelle Murray, a graduate student pursuing her degree in acute care adult-gerontology, said she chose to enroll at Southern both for its spiritual environment and for the strength of its academics. “The program is preparing me for my field by providing relevant and up-to-date information regarding advanced nursing practice,” said Murray.
Southern Adventist University | July 2026
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