The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a public institution in Knoxville, Tennessee. It is part of the University of Tennessee System that includes three campuses in the state. It was established in 1794, two years before Tennessee became a state. It was originally called Blount College and is now the flagship campus of the University of Tennessee System. The university also has its own medical center. The University of Tennessee Medical Center offers training and potential job placement for students earning degrees in nursing and other health sciences. Student enrollment exceeds 28,000 annually, making it one of the largest universities in the region.
Nine CCNE-accredited nursing programs are offered at the university. Undergraduate degrees include all the standard paths, including traditional BSN, accelerated BSN, and RN to BSN programs. Graduate degree programs include accelerated MSN, RN to MSN, and traditional MSN. The university also offers DNP, Ph.D., and BSN to Ph.D. programs. The accelerated BSN program is a 12-month program and requires a full-time schedule for three semesters. The BSN programs provide students with access to technology-enhanced classrooms and clinical experiences at local hospitals, clinics, health departments, and schools. Students enrolled in the MSN program may choose from one of four concentrations, including Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.