BSN Scholars

Current UT students and transfer students from other institutions can apply for an open position in this pathway. The BSN Scholars student application is the route for entry into nursing after the student has completed the required lower-division coursework and is ready to begin the junior upper division of nursing courses. 

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Students accepted will attend class and complete their clinical rotations at UTMC with access to an onsite learning lab and simulation center at the satellite campus, which is located in the UT Research Park at Cherokee Farm. This program has the same accreditation standards and follows the same mission, vision, values, and honor code as the UT College of Nursings’s existing programs. Students in the BSN Scholars Program will have last dollar tuition assistance from UTMC with a three-year work commitment post-graduation.

The BSN Scholars Program is a partnership that gives students the opportunity to earn their BSN from the University of Tennessee, College of Nursing, and train inside of UTMC. This pathway follows the University of Tennessee, College of Nursing accreditation standards, mission, vision, values, and honor code. The BSN Scholars program combines unique resources that will enable both faculty and students to participate fully in all facets of the health care delivery system.

Students in the BSN Scholars Program will have last dollar tuition assistance from UTMC with a three-year work commitment post-graduation. All classes will be taught by College of Nursing faculty whose positions will also be funded by UTMC.

BSN Scholars Program:

• An accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) curriculum, spanning 15 months
• College juniors with anticipated graduation of its first class in the fall of 2024
• BSN upon program completion

The American Nurse Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program® is the most prestigious distinction a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes. Organizations that achieve Magnet recognition are part of an esteemed group that demonstrates superior nursing practice and outcomes. 

The University of Tennessee Medical Center offers a wide spectrum of care that requires expert and compassionate nurses. We are proud that our hospital has been designated a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for outstanding patient care and nursing excellence. Nurses play an important role at the medical center by continuously maintaining and improving the hospital’s already excellent patient care and overall patient experience.

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