UT Health Sciences College of Nursing

09/10/2026

So much to learn in ! Our new students at UT Health Sciences are in their Health Assessment course, practicing on one another and on our mannequins. They are just beginning their journey into the profession!

09/04/2026

Executive Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Bobby Bellflower, DNSc, NNP-BC, FAAN, FAANP, FNAP, has been selected to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN). She will be honored during NANN’s 42nd Annual Conference in West Palm Beach, FL, which will be held Sept. 15-18.

The award honors a neonatal nurse whose research has contributed to the advancement of neonatal nursing practice, has worked to improve the quality of neonatal care, has participated in the publication of materials that have made an impact on neonatal nursing, or has demonstrated outstanding initiative in advancing the education of colleagues, patients, and the public.

Dr. Bellflower earned her master of science in nursing (MSN) and her doctor of nursing science (DNSc) degrees from UT Health Sciences. As a faculty member, she led the neonatal nursing concentration from 1999-2012. She returned in 2016 to lead the doctor of nursing practice (DNP) program and was promoted to assistant dean of graduate programs in 2024. This July, she became executive associate dean of academic affairs for the college, after holding that position for nearly a year on an interim basis. In addition to her academic leadership, Dr. Bellflower also has held leadership positions in her area of specialty, including serving as chair of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses and Nurse Practitioners from October 2020 - October 2022.

09/03/2026

Our brand new students are already busy in CHIPS - Center for Healthcare Improvement and Patient Simulation learning some nursing basics including how to give a bed bath and how to change the bedding in an occupied bed. They were also introduced to catheter care. Our CHIPS facility allows for hands-on practice from the very first day of school UT Health Sciences!

09/02/2026

We are so proud of our wonderful alum, Alison Doyle, who earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in Nurse-Midwifery here at UT Health Sciences! A real nurse leader! Congrats!

Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center Senior Leadership and the Board of Trustees are proud to announce the promotion of Alison Doyle, DNP, Certified Nurse Midwife, to Director of Women’s Services.

Alison joined the NWMRMC Woman’s Clinic in 2024, becoming the first Certified Nurse Midwife to serve NWMRMC and the NWMRMC Woman’s Clinic. Since joining our team, she has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to women, mothers, babies, and families throughout our community.

Alison earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, Tennessee, and brings extensive training, clinical knowledge, compassion, and leadership to her new role.

“Alison has a true heart for women’s health and for the families we serve. We are proud to recognize her talents and promote a leader from within our organization. We look forward to the continued growth of Women’s Services under her leadership" stated Lorie Till, CEO.

Sylvester Thornton, COO/CNO also commented on the promotion. “Alison’s clinical expertise, compassion, and commitment to excellence make her an outstanding choice to lead Women’s Services. We are excited about what the future holds.”

Please join the NWMRMC family in congratulating Alison on this well-deserved promotion!
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09/01/2026

Marathons and nursing school both require some grit and grind. Recent UT Health Sciences BSN graduate Lexi Duscher tackled both challenges and completed the assignment! Now she is on to her next adventure. Read her story here: https://news.uthsc.edu/bsn-student-sets-achieves-marathon-and-graduation-goals/ Photo credit: Marathon Foto for running photos

08/31/2026

If you are a registered nurse (RN) who is interested in earning a degree, come to our virtual open house on Sept. 1! You can learn all about our completely online, 12-month RN to BSN program. We are accepting applications for the program until Nov. 1. Register for the open house at https://uthsc.edu/nursing/news-and-events.php

08/31/2026

We are so proud of the leadership of our Dean Wendy Likes in rural healthcare workforce initiatives in Tennessee!

Dr. Wendy Likes, principal investigator for the TN Rural Health Care Center of Excellence, convened leaders from the UT System in Brentwood last week to discuss rural healthcare workforce initiatives in Tennessee. Dr. Likes is also Dean of UT Health Sciences College of Nursing.

08/26/2026

We are so excited to welcome our largest class ever to the UT Health Sciences College of Nursing! More than 120 students are here for BSN orientation today! We also welcomed our largest cohort of students through our Partnership Enrollment Program (PEP) in the second photo. The PEP guarantees graduates of our partner schools admission to UT Health Sciences if they fulfill the requirements of the PEP. Learn more about the PEP: https://uthsc.edu/nursing/partnership-enrollment-programs.php

08/26/2026

Our largest class ever begins their orientation with a welcome from three-time UT Health Sciences alum Dean Wendy Likes!

08/24/2026

If you are an RN, you have already answered the call to care. Now it is time to take the next step in your nursing journey. Earn your BSN online in just 12 months at UT Health Sciences. Attend a virtual open house on Sept. 1 or Oct. 1 to learn more about this innovative program. Register for the open house at https://uthsc.edu/nursing/news-and-events.php