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UTC nursing students step into virtual simulation as ABSN program pilots new clinical training tool!

UTC nursing students step into virtual simulation as ABSN program pilots new clinical training tool | UTC News When students in the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program put on virtual reality headsets this summer, they are stepping into a new kind of clinical learning. Thanks to a High Impact Practices Grant from the UTC Walker Center for Teachi...

This June Dr. Kate McKinney is leading a clinical study abroad trip to Peru with FNP students, Chyna Germany, Kelly Jourdan, and Karent Gresbrink. UTC at Machu Picchu!

Sigma Thea Tau, Zeta Alpha Chapter, has had a productive Spring and Summer 2026! If you have not joined Sigma yet and are interested in becoming a member, contact Dr. Simms-Roberson at [email protected]!

pic 1: The Sigma spring induction ceremony was in April. Welcome new Sigmas!
pic 2: As Sigma’s Region 8 Coordinator, Dr. Simms-Roberson attended the National Sigma meeting in D.C. to learn more about creating healthy work environments in academic and clinical settings.
pic 3: Congratulations to FNP students, Karent Gresbrink and Kelly Jourdan, who were the recipients of the Sigma scholarship award!
pic 4: Dr. Ridge and Dr. Peter presented on Wellness for the March continuing education event.

Out here saving lives, keeping that CPR rhythm on point!

Dr. Kate McKinney and Simulation Operations Specialist, Michelle Rosano, presented an interactive session at the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties meeting on how realistic simulations build nurse practitioner student confidence. A lot goes into creating lifelike simulations—immense clinical knowledge, great patient script writing, trained patient actors, and convincing moulage. Dr. McKinney and Michelle are a great team that make the FNP simulation scenarios come to life!

Congratulations to the MobileMOC Faculty Team for being honored at the 2026 UTC Faculty Awards ceremony with the Carolyn Thompson and Roger G. Brown Community Engagement Award! The team includes Dr. Kristi Wick (Nursing), Dr. Cathy Scott (Social Work), Dr. Erin Melhorn (Occupational Therapy), Dr. Alakaam (Health and Human Performance) and Dr. Meagan Oslund (Nursing). Learn more about the MobileMOC at https://www.utc.edu/college-of-nursing/mobilemoc.

First College of Nursing Graduation!

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‘Happy it’s where I ended:’ Brooke Williams closes a chapter as a DNP student | UTC News Outside of her already busy life as a student in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at UTC, Brooke Williams works as a pediatric home health nurse, a sexual assault nurse examiner and a clinical adjunct instructor at Chattanooga State Community College. On Friday, May 8, Williams will cros...