Future Students
Why Choose the UTHSC College of Nursing
The National League for Nursing (NLN) has designated the college as an NLN Center of ExcellenceTM in the category of Enhancing Student Learning and Professional Development. This speaks to our highly engaged and skilled faculty and extraordinary opportunities for professional development at the college.
Graduate Spotlight
“After working in Emergency Medical Services, I realized I wanted to stay with patients longer to address their health needs on a deeper level. Seeing nurses involved in all aspects of care made me see nursing as a perfect fit.”
Savannah Nickel
Recent graduate, ABSN program
Resources
UT Promise
Students in our Traditional BSN option who meet requirements are eligible to receive the UT Promise scholarship.
Explore UTHSC College of Nursing Opportunities
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing - prepares students to become registered nurses who can practice in a variety of clinical settings. This 12-month program is designed for students who have already earned a bachelor's degree (non-nursing) and who are interested in becoming registered nurses.
Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing - prepares students to become registered nurses who can practice in a variety of clinical settings. This four-semester program is designed for students who have earned prerequisites and want to complete their nursing degree in a dynamic health science center.
Doctor of Nursing Practice- combines coursework with intensive practice experiences to prepare nurse leaders in eight practice concentrations. The eight concentrations include Adult Gerontology/Acute Care, Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health, Nurse Anesthesiology, Pediatric Primary Care, Pediatric Acute Care, Nurse Midwifery, and Neonatal Care. The college also offers three dual concentrations.
PhD in Nursing Science - prepares nurse scientists to engage in evidence-based research that seeks to impact lives through scientific discovery. Offered through UTHSC’s Graduate College of Health Sciences, the PhD in Nursing Science is taught by the Nursing faculty. Students’ academic areas of study will align with a faculty member’s area of research focus or expertise.
Certificates - includes the registered nurse first assistant (RNFA) certificate, which allows a perioperative RN or APRN to function in an expanded role as a surgical first assistant. Other certificate offerings include post-DNP certificates in psychiatric mental health, family nurse practitioner, adult gerontology/acute care, and pediatric primary care. The college also offers a forensic nursing certificate and a post MSN/post DNP adult gerontology/acute care certificate.
Program Contact Information
Please visit our academic program pages, which are linked above, for specific information regarding admission, including admission requirements, course descriptions, and application procedures.
- Please reach out to coordinator Dr. Trina Barrett if you have questions about the accelerated BSN option
- Please reach out to coordinator Dr. Jami Brown if you have questions about the traditional BSN option.
- Please reach out to DNP Director, Dr. Bobby Bellflower if you have questions about the DNP program.
- Please reach out to our PhD Program Director, Dr. Carolyn Graff, if you have questions about the PhD in Nursing Science.
Application Deadlines
Deadlines and details can be found on the program specific pages: the PhD page, the BSN page or the DNP page.
Partnership Enrollment Programs
Students at Lane College, Dillard University, LeMoyne-Owen College, Rhodes College, UT Southern, Southwest Tennessee Community College, Northwest Mississippi Community College, Dyersburg State Community College, Arkansas State University Mid-South, and Sewanee, University of the South, are eligible for our Partnership Enrollment Programs.