East Tennessee State University’s College of Nursing was recently named the No. 1 RN to BSN program in Tennessee by NursingProcess.org. To rank the programs, NursingProcess.org gathered a list of all nursing schools offering RN to BSN programs in every state and then ranked the best based on academic quality, affordability, reputation of the school and editorial staff rankings. ETSUâs RN to BSN program is focused on advancing the skills and preparation of current associate degree and diploma nurses seeking a baccalaureate degree. This program is completely online, offering convenience and flexibility so the nurses working on the front lines of health care can complete their degree while still working.