School of Nursing
University High Students Experience Nursing For A Day
On March 1, 2024, a group of University High students visited the School of Nursing spending time with Savannah Kelley, MSN, RN, a professor who teaches the Mother/Baby content in the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program. These students, all interested in pursuing a career in nursing, embarked on a journey to explore the various opportunities that the nursing field offers.
Their exploration led them to understand the educational pathways required to obtain a nursing degree, including the prerequisites, the different levels of nursing programs available, advanced nursing career opportunities, and the commitment needed to succeed in such a vital and demanding profession. The highlight of their exploration was a tour of the School of Nursing’s simulation lab, where they were given a unique opportunity to step into the shoes of nursing students. The high school students were thrilled to practice on simulators, finding it an engaging way to learn essential assessment skills.
As these dedicated students continue to pursue their passion, we eagerly anticipate the day they join the nursing workforce. It's exciting to think that in just a few years, we might see them walking the halls of our new nursing building, fully equipped and ready to make a difference in the lives of others.
Christine Benz Smith, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC
UC Foundation Professor
Director, School of Nursing
Chief Health Affairs Officer
The baccalaureate degree in nursing, master's degree in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice and post-graduate APRN certificate at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.