UT MARTIN NURSING PROGRAM IS IN STATE’S TOP 10

UT MARTIN NURSING PROGRAM IS IN STATE’S TOP 10

MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Nursing has been

ranked eighth in Tennessee by RegisteredNursing.org. The website evaluated 41 nursing

programs statewide and determined UT Martin’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program

to be one of the best.

The website looked primarily at pass rates for the National Council Licensure Examination when

determining ranking placement. The UT Martin Department of Nursing’s 2016 graduating class

achieved a 100 percent pass rate on the NCLEX-RN as first-time test takers last year, and

previous classes have achieved similarly high results.

“I am always proud of our graduates and the hard work they put into preparing for the NCLEX-

RN. This ranking highlights the tradition of success we have at UT Martin,” said Dr. Mary

Radford, chair of the UT Martin Department of Nursing. “I look forward to seeing current and

future students be successful not only on the licensure exam, but through service and

professional growth in their nursing careers.”

The UT Martin BSN clinical program includes more than 900 hours of hands-on clinical

experience in hospitals and health-care facilities across the state. The UT Martin Department of

Nursing maintains partnerships with facilities throughout Tennessee, providing students with one

of the widest varieties of clinical experiences available in the region.

According to RegisteredNursing.org, the nursing industry is growing in Tennessee, and the state

is expected to hire an estimated 1,800 new nurses per year for the next five years.

For more information on the UT Martin Department of Nursing, contact the department at 731-

881-7131 or email nursing@utm.edu.