Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours)

The University of Tennessee’s Nursing Honors Program (NHP) includes academically enhanced nursing seminars, courses, and a scholarly project.; The NHP is designed to create an intellectual adventure and enhance the educational experience of high-achieving undergraduate nursing majors. Collaborative relationships with nursing faculty, academically enhanced nursing courses, and small-group seminars provide students with opportunities to develop a scholarly project and disseminate the findings at university, regional, and national forums. The program provides a strong foundation for baccalaureate students planning to pursue graduate education. The NHP complements university-level honors programs such as the Haslam Scholars and Chancellor’s Honors Programs.; If students are requiring additional coursework for the Haslam Scholars and Chancellor’s Honors Programs, N482 Population Health will be modified to meet those criteria.; An invitation to apply to the NHP will be sent to full-time sophomore BSN students in the top 10% of their class by the NHP coordinator. To apply to the program, invited students need to:; Note: All students in the Chancellor’s Honors and Haslam Scholars program are automatically eligible for the NHP provided they are in good academic standing.

High school academic performanceStrength and rigor of courseworkExtracurricular activities and leadershipVolunteer or work experienceApplication essay and optional supporting statement