Student Experience
For more than 50 years, we’ve prepared nurses to meet the challenges of an ever-changing health care landscape. But earning your degree is about more than the courses you complete. It’s about developing the knowledge, compassion, and confidence to make a lasting impact on patients, families, and communities.
Your Future Starts Here
Learn from world-class faculty who are shaping the future of health care. Gain hands-on experience through clinical rotations, community outreach, and simulation training. Collaborate with students and professionals across disciplines to improve patient outcomes. Live out the Volunteer spirit through service-learning and global health initiatives. Chart your path with the support of dedicated academic advisors and mentors. And find your place in the Vol Nurse community through one of our many student organizations.
Advising
Academic advising in the college provides personalized guidance to support students academic progress, professional goals, and overall success. Advisors assist with course planning, program requirements, policies, and campus resources, helping students navigate their nursing journey from admission through graduation.
Pulse LLC
The Pulse Living & Learning Community (LLC) is designed for first-year students admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. The Pulse offers a welcoming environment for you in your transition to college life within the College of Nursing and the University of Tennessee.
Student Organizations
Student organizations within the college provide opportunities for leadership development, professional networking, service, and peer connection. These groups allow students to explore interests, engage in community outreach, and enhance their academic and professional growth outside the classroom.
Simulation
Simulation experiences use high-fidelity manikin, clinical scenarios, and immersive technology to help students practice nursing skills in a safe, controlled environment. These experiences strengthen clinical reasoning, confidence, and teamwork while preparing students for real-world patient care.
Technical Standards
Technical standards outline the essential physical, cognitive, and professional abilities required to successfully complete the nursing program. These standards ensure students can safely participate in coursework, clinical experiences, and patient care, with reasonable accommodations available as appropriate.