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…

A time capsule—a container storing a selection of objects chosen as being typical of the present time, buried for discovery in the future—is a way to remember and pass on symbols and objects that are worth preserving. With construction of the new Nursing Building underway, the college sealed a time capsule at a National Nurses…

Graduates from the College of Nursing at UT had one of the highest first-time pass rates in the 2023 National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN)—98.5 percent. This pass rate is higher than both the national average of 87 percent and the Tennessee average of 90 percent. The test, administered by the National Council of State Boards…

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Nursing, in collaboration with the Tickle College of Engineering (TCE), will begin a research and development initiative aimed at enhancing high-consequence operations. The $980,000 project is sponsored by Y-12 National Security Complex through its Plant-Directed Research and Development Program and is led by Y-12’s Oak Ridge Enhanced Technology…

Born in 1954, Frank Thomasson’s upbringing as a United States Armed Forces dependent led him through several states and foreign countries, instilling in him a deep appreciation for diversity and resilience. Thomasson earned his Bachelor’s in Geologic Sciences in 1977 from the University of Tennessee (UT) and went on to pursue a career in the…

With over a decade of nursing experience, Travis Rhoten’s journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Tennessee (UT) in 2013, followed by his Master of Science in Nursing in 2018. Rhoten spent five years at UT Medical Center, where he worked in the Oncology, Urology, and Hematology department. During…

While most student nurses are balancing classes, clinicals, and academic service learning, Maia Stewart is adding a few other items to that list. Stewart, a senior from New Orleans, is a member of the Track and Field team, and a member of the Zeta Delta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. She has also completed…