BSN Scholars Update
standards, mission, vision, values, and honor code as the College of Nursing’s existing programs. Participants receive last-dollar tuition assistance from the medical center and, in return, commit to working as registered nurses at the medical center for three years following graduation. In December 2024, the first cohort of 40 BSN Scholars graduated, and these new nurses are already making a meaningful impact by caring for patients at our medical center. The second cohort began in Fall 2024 with 54 students enrolled, marking another exciting step forward for the program. Cohort three recruitment is incredibly strong with 109 students confirmed for Fall 2025 admission! We are thrilled to see continued growth each year, made possible through the generous support of philanthropic donors. If you are interested in supporting the BSN Scholars Program, please contact the Office of Philanthropy. “Through this innovative pathway, our nursing students will graduate with the skills and experience they need to make an immediate impact for their patients and their community.” - Dr. Sandy Leake, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at the medical center
In August 2023, the medical center and the University of Tennessee College of Nursing launched a new undergraduate nursing pathway at a satellite campus
located adjacent to the medical center. Known as the BSN Scholars Program, this initiative represents a strong, innovative academic-practice partnership, providing nursing students with the opportunity to learn and train within the region’s premier academic medical center. Students in the program attend classes and complete clinical rotations at the satellite campus, which features an on-site learning lab and simulation center. This campus is located within the Innovation North building at Cherokee Farm. The BSN Scholars Program upholds the same accreditation
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