futureTNnurse

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1. Career change with kids....

   futureTNnurse replied to jthewood's topic in Men

   I'm not sure where you are from. But, in some state there are paramedic to RN programs available. You could get your RN, get your foot in the door and take your BSN online. I'm in TN, but I'm sure there are several others.

2. Warning about Columbia State.

   futureTNnurse replied to LolaLola's topic in Tennessee

   Currently in Knoxville-but my husband accepted a new job in the Nashville area last month. So, as soon as our lease is up at the apt. myself and the kiddo will be moving to the area. I've been looking into all the colleges around there - including Be...

3. Warning about Columbia State.

   futureTNnurse replied to LolaLola's topic in Tennessee

   I didn't mean all community colleges were bad. I had several friends go to Chattanooga, Vol State, etc. and had excellent experiences. I meant - while Columbia State may be cheap(er) than your traditional 4-year college and/or private school -- some...

4. Pregnant or having baby in nursing school - is it possible?

   futureTNnurse replied to secondfiddle's topic in General Students

   I know this is a little late - but I decided to add my opinion anyway. I completed my B.S. degree while working full-time and being pregnant. I had morning sickness until my 12th wk., and had PIH at my 38th week (stress got to me!). Was it hard YE...

5. Warning about Columbia State.

   futureTNnurse replied to LolaLola's topic in Tennessee

   I think some of the teachers are the same at both the Columbia and Franklin campuses, but I could be wrong. I took my classes at the main campus. A friend of mine was in the nuring program at the time I was getting my general ed. This girl was SMA...

6. Warning about Columbia State.

   futureTNnurse replied to LolaLola's topic in Tennessee

   I wanted to agree with the previous poster. Columbia State, while it may have once stood as a meca for those who wanted to be an RN, is now a gateway to h***. I went there for my A.S. in General Ed. and it was terrible. The instructors were horrib...