University of Tennessee at Chattanooga will promote its nursing school to become a fully independent UTC College of Nursing — pending final state approval — in January 2026. This elevation makes it UTC’s fifth academic college, recognizing a program with nearly 1,000 students and a history dating back to 1973. UTC leadership says the shift…
Dr. Chris Smith talks about nurse practitioners on Jed & JR Mornings
UTC School of Nursing Dean Dr. Chris Smith joined Jed & JR Mornings on WGOW 102.3 FM to discuss the UT Board of Trustees’ approval to elevate the School of Nursing to the UTC College of Nursing. The program has grown since its founding in 1973—now serving nearly 1,000 students. She emphasized the crucial role…
College Of Nursing To Become UTC’s 5th Academic College
UTC announced that the School of Nursing will be elevated to the College of Nursing, becoming the institution’s fifth academic college, pending final approval from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. This milestone reflects over 50 years of nursing education at UTC and responds to a growing student body—nearly 1,000 majors—and the opening of a new…
Chatttanooga’s Mobile Healthcare Units – MobileMOC
Featured in a recent edition of HealthScope magazine, UTC’s School of Nursing is bringing healthcare directly to rural communities through its Mobile Medical Outreach Clinic (MobileMOC). Funded by a $2.6 million grant, MobileMOC provides age-friendly, interprofessional care focusing on “What Matters Most” to each patient—addressing medications, mobility, memory, and more. Led by Dr. Kristina Wick,…
Dr. Chris Smith on Jed & JR Mornings Talking About Tick Season
On WGOW’s Jed & JR Mornings, UTC Director of Nursing Dr. Chris Smith outlined how to prevent tick-borne illness. She talked about wearing long sleeves and long pants outdoors, choosing light-colored clothing to spot ticks quickly, and applying EPA-approved repellents like DEET or OFF as directed. Smith advised full-body checks after time in grass or…