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Maggie Comer’s journey to becoming a nurse was shaped by a personal and profound experience. With an early passion for the medical field, she initially aspired to develop medicine and discover cures for diseases. However, her path took a turn when her mother was diagnosed with COVID-19 and had to spend over a week in…

The University of Tennessee, College of Nursing is at the forefront of groundbreaking research, with several faculty members recently awarded Grand Challenge grants. These grants are part of the University of Tennessee System’s Grand Challenge program, which aims to tackle some of Tennessee’s most pressing issues, including Strengthening Rural Communities, Overcoming Addiction, and Advancing K-12…

Lisa Catherine Lindley, professor, and nightingale endowed faculty fellow has been awarded a four-year competitive renewal R01 grant from the National Institute of Nursing Research. Lindley’s project focuses on the effectiveness of concurrent care to improve pediatric and family outcomes at end of life. The goal of this work is to investigate the impact of…

Jim Alberding, associate program director of the CRNA program and clinical associate professor, was selected as a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (FAANA). Earning the designation of FAANA is a major career achievement for CRNAs. Acceptance criteria include professional achievements that demonstrate impactful contributions to promoting and advancing nurse anesthesiology in the…

Today, Jonas Nursing, a leading supporter of doctoral nursing education in the U.S., and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), announced that University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Nursing PhD students Chelsea Horn and Sue H. Coltrain have been selected as Jonas Scholar’s for the program’s 2024-2026 cohort. This program aims to improve…

The College of Nursing at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is celebrating its fourteenth annual NightinGala. The event will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, November 8, at The Mill and Mine. The NightinGala serves as a time to reflect, renew and reconnect with the College of Nursing as we celebrate our current standing in…

As we welcome another exciting academic year at the University of Tennessee, we are thrilled to introduce our 2024-2025 College of Nursing Student Ambassadors! This dedicated group of students are committed to fostering the Volunteer spirit in our community. These exceptional individuals are not only excelling in their studies but also taking on leadership roles…

Alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the College of Nursing gathered on campus on May 6, to celebrate the halfway point of construction on the new Nursing Building. The celebration was marked by a beam signing for guests. Construction on the building began in August of 2022 when the former building was demolished. The new…

UT College of Nursing celebrates nurses every day, but we are especially excited to honor them during National Nurses Week, May 6 – 12. “Nurses are the backbone of our health care system,” said Victoria Niederhauser, dean of the college. “They work tirelessly, often in challenging conditions, to provide comfort, healing, and support to those…

Sophia Vlattas, a senior at the University of Tennessee, reflects on her time at the College of Nursing and recalls all the meaningful experiences that have impacted her nursing journey. Vlattas, a Northern Virginia native, was inspired to become a nurse because of her passion for helping people. That passion led her to UT, and…