Carrie Bailey, associate clinical professor in the College of Nursing, has been awarded the Tennessee State Forensic Nurse of the Year Award by the Tennessee Chapter of the International Association of Forensic Nurses.
Bailey began her career as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) in 2014 at the Sexual Assault Center of Knoxville. Over the years, she has advanced to serve as the SANE coordinator for the Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee and as a commissioner for the International Association of Forensic Nurses. Known for her expertise, she has testified as an expert witness in numerous public cases for the prosecution in Knox County, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to justice and victim advocacy.