Publisher: All Nurses

Discover the top nurse practitioner programs in Tennessee evaluated for career ROI, clinical placements, and board pass rates.

This guide explores the best dual FNP/AGACNP programs for 2026, breaking down program structures, tuition costs, and admission requirements. Find the right fit to become a versatile, dual-board-certified nurse practitioner.

Memphis offers several highly-regarded Nurse Practitioner (NP) programs, preparing students for the highest level of advanced practice registered nursing (APRN).

Tennessee offers several top Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) programs, with options in Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Johnson City, and beyond.

Dual-certified Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) are increasingly in demand. Dual FNP/PMHNP programs prepare nurses to deliver both primary care and mental health services through a combined curriculum.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis prepares future NPs in six different NP specialties, not including their three dual NP concentration pathways. The DNP NP Program is available to students with a baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing, and certified master’s-prepared Nurse Practitioners can also… Read More

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) offers a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program through its College of Nursing, designed to prepare Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) for roles as Nurse Practitioners. The program is aimed at baccalaureate or higher degree holders in nursing and certified master’s-prepared NPs seeking to complete their DNP degree.

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) offers a distinctive Dual Pediatric Acute/Primary Care NP Program, designed to prepare graduates for both national certification examinations in pediatric acute care and pediatric primary care.