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Mission Statement

Adopted April 11th, 2023
The mission of the School of Nursing at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is to provide compassionate and quality nursing education. By engaging in collaborative partnerships, fostering integrity, creating a diverse and inclusive environment, and inspiring evidence-based innovation, we develop nurse leaders committed to excellence within our profession and the communities we serve.

Vision Statement

Adopted April 11, 2023
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga School of Nursing will be the educational leader for nursing students of all levels by promoting innovations in academics and research and engaging students in activities that benefit the community and the society at-large.

School of Nursing Values

Adopted August 2023

•   Mentoring: Advocacy and leadership, fostering integrity and respect among faculty, staff, and students
•   Opportunities: Diverse and inclusive environment for teaching and learning
•   Creativity: Technological and evidence-based innovation
•    Service: Ethical and compassionate care

Non-Discrimination Policy

I. Policy: The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga School of Nursing admits students of any race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, color, national ethnic origin, disability or age to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School of Nursing. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, color, national or ethnic origin, disability or age, in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other university-administered programs.

II. Purpose: The purpose of a policy on non-discrimination is to assure the commitment of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga School of Nursing to promoting inclusion, respect and the inherent value of all students.

III. Procedure: The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga School of Nursing will voluntarily follow policy for non-discrimination and diversity by admitting students of any race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, color, national ethnic origin, disability or age; by affording to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School of Nursing; and by not discriminating on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, color, national or ethnic origin, disability or age in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs and other university administered programs. The School of Nursing will accurately exhibit and follow the non-discrimination policy.