College of Nursing – The University of Tennessee Knoxville

LEADING CARE.

CREATING PARTNERSHIPS.

IMPROVING HEALTH.

The University of Tennessee College of Nursing is a catalyst for optimizing health through nurse-led care by integrating education, practice, research, and technology.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS GRADUATE PROGRAMS

A nurse is taking a patient's blood pressure.

MEETING REAL-WORLD NEEDS

A young girl is being examined by a nurse wearing a mask.

A HEART OF SERVICE

VOLUNTEERING TO SAVE LIVES

A LASTING IMPRESSION

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF
THE COLLEGE OF NURSING

RANKINGS & STATISTICS

FIRST TIME
NCLEX-RN
PASS RATE

Year to Date

DOCTOR OF NURSING
PRACTICE AMONG
PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES

US NEWS AND WORLD REPORT

APRN
CERTIFICATION
RATE

2022

FUNDED RESEARCH PORTFOLIO

2023

RECENT NEWS

Embracing Adventure and Compassion on the Path to Becoming a Nurse

Junior nursing student Lila York has an appetite for exploration and a heart overflowing with compassion. Originally from Chantilly, Virginia, York chose UT because of her desire to make a difference. “As soon as I stepped foot on UT’s campus and felt the energy, I knew this was the place for me,” she said. An…
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Croley Nursing Building Construction Update

Winter 2023 Update Concrete Structure Update: The construction of the concrete structure is progressing well, and we anticipate its completion by the end of 2023. This significant milestone brings us one step closer to realizing our vision for a state-of-the-art facility. Upcoming Focus on Exterior Envelope: Following the completion of the concrete structure, the contractor…
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A Labor of Love

When Autumn Fuselier became a mother at the young age of 15, she knew she needed to find a career that would help provide a stable home for her son. “I was a teen mom and needed a reliable and respected profession that I could count on to provide a stable home for him,” said…
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