Founded in 1911, East Tennessee State University has a longstanding mission to improve the quality of life for people in the region and beyond. As the largest college of nursing in Tennessee and the only one in the state recognized with a Silver Trauma Informed workplace award, the ETSU CollegeĀ of Nursing is a leader in nursing education, research, and practice. Through its commitment to excellence, innovation, and interprofessional collaboration, the College prepares nurse leaders who advance care and address the most pressing health challenges.