UT’s College of Nursing Receives $7.5 Million, Largest Gift in Its History
The UT College of Nursing has received the largest gift in its history—$7.5 million—from alumna Sara Croley and her husband, Ross.
Niederhauser Named to Sara Rosenbalm Croley Endowed Dean’s Chair
Victoria Niederhauser, Dean of the College of Nursing, has been named to the Sara Rosenbalm Croley Endowed Dean’s Chair. This is the first endowed dean’s chair for the college and the third for the university.
PhD Student Helps Cancer Patients by Raising Funds, Writing, Doing Research
Nursing doctoral student Kayla Jones was a volunteer long before arriving on Rocky Top for classes this fall.
Are American Nurses Prepared for a Catastrophe? New Study Says Perhaps Not
On average, American colleges and universities with nursing programs offer about one hour of instruction in handling catastrophic situations such as nuclear events, pandemics, or water contamination crises, according to two recent studies coauthored by a nursing professor at UT.
Baker Center and College of Nursing to Host Diplomacy Lab This Fall
This fall, a group of UT students will learn more about health-care systems in the Americas thanks to a collaboration between the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy and the College of Nursing to host a Diplomacy Lab.
UT to Study Pediatric End-Of-Life Care Best Practices
A study by UT’s College of Nursing will seek to understand if a new approach to end-of-life care can improve the quality of life of children with terminal diseases.
NIH Funds UT Research on Quality of Life of LGBT Caregivers
A new UT study will examine how the intersection of being both LGBT and a caregiver may elevate a person’s risk of having overall poor health.
Nursing Graduates Surpass National and State Averages for Licensure
Graduates from UT’s College of Nursing had one of the highest pass rates in the 2018 National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX)—97.2 percent.
Precious Prints Project Adds More East Tennessee Covenant Health Hospitals
The Precious Prints Project, an initiative of the UT College of Nursing’s Student Nurses Association that offers free fingerprint charms to families who have lost a child, recently welcomed four more East Tennessee Covenant Health hospitals to its volunteer network.
Mic/Nite: Showcasing Faculty Research in Less Than Seven Minutes
One microphone. Ten faculty members. 400 seconds. That’s under seven minutes for each faculty member to explain their unique research.
Pediatric Nursing Week: Vine School Health Center Expands Telehealth Services
The College of Nursing’s Vine School Health Center is marking Pediatric Nursing Week 2018 by continuing its growth through expanded telehealth services.
Knoxville Runners: College of Nursing’s Precious Prints 5K is September 29
For the sixth year in a row, UT’s Student Nurses Association will host its annual Sprint for the Prints 5K Run and Walk. The event will take place at 9 a.m. on September 29, beginning on Circle Park Drive.