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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…

In the world of innovative therapy approaches, a new player has taken center stage: ducks. College of Nursing PhD student Alex Sargsyan, decided to investigate the effects of Animal Assisted Therapies with Farm Animals (AATF) and its effects on depression, anxiety, and self-efficacy on individuals with traumatic brain injuries.   Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) is…

Students in the College of Nursing are getting the opportunity to work hand in hand with alumni from the college. The Alumni Mentorship Program is more than just a program — it’s a chance for aspiring nurses navigating the complexities of nursing school to partner with an alumnus who is on the frontline of patient…