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UT Faculty Member Inspires Next Generation Nurses Through Education, Advocacy, Global Engagement
With over 30 years of nursing experience and nearly 20 years as a practicing family nurse practitioner, Melissa Hessock brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to the College of Nursing. Currently serving as the post-master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) concentration coordinator and interim director of international affairs, she is passionate about advancing nursing…
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Anderson Receives $250,000 Grant to Support LGBTQIA+ Dementia Caregivers
Joel Anderson, a professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Nursing, has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the RRF Foundation for Aging to develop a culturally adapted version of the Savvy Caregiver® program, specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of LGBTQIA+ caregivers of individuals living with dementia. The project aims to…
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Hands-On Healing, Student Role at Vine School Health Center
Since 1995, the Vine School Health Center has been providing comprehensive health care services to children and families, fostering their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The goal of VSHC, located at Knoxville’s Vine Middle Magnet School, is to make a difference in childrens’ lives. A collaborative effort of Knox County Schools and the College of…
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Maggie Comer
Maggie Comer’s journey to becoming a nurse was shaped by a personal and profound experience. With an early passion for...

Maia Stewart
While most student nurses are balancing classes, clinicals, and academic service learning, Maia Stewart is adding a few other items...

Angela Clark
In the world of nursing leadership, Angela Clark (’05, ’07) stands as a beacon of inspiration and change. Clark’s passion...

Lisa Reed
When the College of Nursing’s $85 million, 117,00-square-foot Croley Nursing Building opens in 2025, it will house a simulated apartment...