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The University of Tennessee, College of Nursing Simulation Department and Roane State Community College have forged a collaborative partnership to elevate the expertise of health care educators through a comprehensive professional development initiative. Beginning in 2024, this partnership will provide 12 faculty members from Roane State with specialized training in simulation best practices. “The simulation…

The Health Innovation Technology and Simulation (HITS) Program in the College of Nursing has received reaccreditation from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSiH) in teaching/education and research. The HITS Program mission is to deliver excellent educational offerings and advance the science of health care simulation. This is carried out by ensuring experiential simulated learning…

January The year kicked off with enthusiasm as nursing students embarked on a trip to Panama. These students formed a cohesive interdisciplinary team, united by a common goal: understanding the profound relationship between water and health. Their trip took them to an indigenous village, where they implemented a comprehensive community health and water assessment. February…

Living with heart disease can be daunting, but there is hope. By adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle, individuals can take control of their well-being and improve their quality of life. Key practices can help people with heart disease effectively manage their condition and promote long-term heart health. In the realm of cardiac health care, a member…

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…

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…

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…

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, health care and social service workers are five times as likely to suffer a workplace violence injury. One in four nurses reported being physically assaulted, according to a 2019 American Nurses Association Survey. “These statistics are alarming,” said Victoria Niederhauser, dean of the College of Nursing. “We need to make…