University of Tennessee College of Nursing

University of Tennessee College of Nursing The UT College of Nursing is a catalyst for optimizing health through nurse-led care by integrating

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Nursing is a nationally recognized leader in the education of highly-skilled, visionary nurses. The college enrolls more than 1000 students in undergraduate and doctoral programs. These programs attract extremely qualified students and prepare them for positions in all areas of the healthcare sector. The college's graduates consistently achieve pass rates on licensure and certification exams of 98.5 percent or higher, exceeding state and national averages. The college runs a school-based, nurse-managed clinic in Knoxville, engages in international outreach with faculty and students, and generates practice nursing research that improves health, health care and quality of life.

Leaving a Legacy: How One Faculty Member is Redefining Generativity in Nursing🩺Assistant Professor Sarah Neller's resear...
11/19/2025

Leaving a Legacy: How One Faculty Member is Redefining Generativity in Nursing🩺

Assistant Professor Sarah Neller's research focuses on legacy creation as a tool to promote generativity, intergenerational connection, and well-being among older adults.

Learn more about how she brings both heart and innovation to her work at https://ow.ly/yIUi50Xuf0X.

Through her generosity and expertise, Research Professor Maureen Groër (MSN ’80) is helping accelerate laboratory resear...
11/18/2025

Through her generosity and expertise, Research Professor Maureen Groër (MSN ’80) is helping accelerate laboratory research in the College of Nursing.

The new College of Nursing Building includes the Groër Family VolBiome Lab, a 1,200-square-foot state-of-the-art facility named in honor of Groër’s $250,000 gift, which created the Dr. Maureen Groër Nursing Research Endowment.

Learn more about how she is supporting a new era of research at https://ow.ly/jRFl50XtE9Y.

Celebrating 30 years of the Vine School Health Center! 🎉Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this milestone....
11/13/2025

Celebrating 30 years of the Vine School Health Center! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this milestone. We welcomed over 100 community members for an afternoon of meaningful connection and impactful tours. Together, we will continue advancing our mission of care and community for generations to come.

Meet PhD student Alisa Poe! 🧡Alisa's journey started over twenty years ago with her nursing background in critical care,...
11/13/2025

Meet PhD student Alisa Poe! 🧡

Alisa's journey started over twenty years ago with her nursing background in critical care, medical-surgical, perioperative services, nursing education, and nursing administration. As a PhD student, her research centers on joy in nursing to better understand how to retain nurse leaders and promote sustainability in the profession.

"I chose UT because of its strong reputation and the positive experiences shared by friends who are alumni. Their insights gave me confidence in the quality of the program. I also appreciated the hybrid format of having the option to visit campus while completing most of the coursework online. It provides the flexibility I need to balance my professional responsibilities and personal life."

Visit nursing.utk.edu to start your journey today!

Amy Alspaugh, assistant professor at the college, has been named a 2025 Fellow of the American College of Nurse-Midwives...
11/10/2025

Amy Alspaugh, assistant professor at the college, has been named a 2025 Fellow of the American College of Nurse-Midwives. The ACNM Fellowship honors certified nurse-midwives whose contributions have significantly impacted the profession.

“It’s a real honor to be named an ACNM Fellow,” shared Alspaugh. “Being a midwife is such an important part of my identify and outlook on life, so naturally it was always something I wanted to study when my focus shifted to research. Exploring understudied issues that help grow and diversify with midwifery workforce means that more people have access to the high-quality, patient centered care that midwives provide.”

Read more at https://ow.ly/AEAe50XprZl.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Nursing has been granted full accreditation by the Commission on Coll...
11/06/2025

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Nursing has been granted full accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for a 10-year term, extending through December 31, 2035.

“At the College of Nursing, we are committed to improving health through nurse-led care, innovation, and a student-centered approach to education,” said Victoria Niederhauser, dean of the college. “This achievement reflects our ongoing commitment to advancing excellence in nursing education and practice.”

Achieving CCNE accreditation is a significant milestone that demonstrates the college’s commitment to academic quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. Read more at https://ow.ly/li8g50Xm9Zn

Meet Vol Nursing PhD student, Stephanie Fancher. Fancher’s PhD journey has been anything but ordinary. After her first y...
11/05/2025

Meet Vol Nursing PhD student, Stephanie Fancher. Fancher’s PhD journey has been anything but ordinary. After her first year in the program, she found out she was pregnant and a few short months later faced a brain cancer diagnosis. Through it all, her resilience and determination never wavered.

"Keep knocking on doors. Don’t let a professor, a provider, or even your own doubts stop you. Your past or current situation does not define your future—you get to write that story,” Fancher said.

Today, Fancher’s cancer is undetectable and she is working towards finishing her dissertation. To give to students like Fancher visit bigorangegive.utk.edu/nursing.

From then to now. ➡️ Swipe to see the old College of Nursing Building! The brand new UT Medical Nursing Building holds m...
11/05/2025

From then to now. ➡️ Swipe to see the old College of Nursing Building!

The brand new UT Medical Nursing Building holds many tangible reminders that philanthropic investments are vital to the college’s people, programs, and facilities. To give now to our facilities visit bigorangegive.utk.edu/nursing.

For students like senior Jiro Greenberg-Oster of Memphis, who wants to be a psychiatric nurse, scholarships help tremend...
11/05/2025

For students like senior Jiro Greenberg-Oster of Memphis, who wants to be a psychiatric nurse, scholarships help tremendously. 🩺

“Thanks to generous donors, the college was able to award nearly $525,000 in scholarships this past year, increasing by over $250,000 in a year’s time,” Niederhauser said.

Be part of a legacy that strengthens the future of nursing and transforms lives through education, compassion, and care at bigorangegive.utk.edu/nursing.

The University of Tennessee’s Volunteer Creed offers a challenge and a promise: “One that beareth a torch shadoweth ones...
11/05/2025

The University of Tennessee’s Volunteer Creed offers a challenge and a promise: “One that beareth a torch shadoweth oneself to give light to others.” Philanthropy is the living expression of that torch.🧡

When donors give, they portray the Volunteer spirit. Using their generosity to help others shine, often without seeking to spotlight themselves. Those contributions provide pathways for students, uplift communities, and ignite innovation. From student scholarship support, investments in the future workforce, bridging research funding gaps, and more, generous donors are bearing the torch and giving light to the future of nursing.

Learn more at https://ow.ly/QPfE50XmA9y.

Happy Big Orange Give! 🍊 Vols are coming together in this 24-hour celebration of Volunteer spirit to support what they l...
11/05/2025

Happy Big Orange Give! 🍊 Vols are coming together in this 24-hour celebration of Volunteer spirit to support what they love about the College of Nursing and The University of Tennessee.

Alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents, and friends, join us for this year’s at http://bigorangegive.utk.edu/nursing!

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1200 Volunteer Boulevard
Knoxville, TN
37996

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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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