by dee78

I'm applying to this program for Fall 09 or if they offer it, I'll be applying for Spring 09. I'm just wondering if anyone else has considered it or knows anyone else who is planning on going through it.

It is a brand new program. Fall 08 is the first semester and only a few colleges are offering it. According to the website, it will be offered at all participating colleges in Spring 09. Roane State doesn't offer a traditional program that starts in the spring so I'm not sure if they will have an online program starting in the spring.

One requirement is some sort of medical license. LPN, CNA, EMT, etc. I'm taking an online CNA course through Tennessee Technology Center this fall. That may keep me from getting into the Spring program since I won't be certified BEFORE applying but I'm still going to apply since I'll be certified before it starts.

Re: Tennessee Board of Regents Online AASN/ADN program

which colleges around knoxville are offering it this fall?

Re: Tennessee Board of Regents Online AASN/ADN program

None. But I talked to RSCC and they will be accepting applicants for Spring 09.

http://www.rodp.org/aasn/aasnparticipatingcolleges.htm

Re: Tennessee Board of Regents Online AASN/ADN program

Is Tennessee Tech in on this?

Re: Tennessee Board of Regents Online AASN/ADN program

I know that Vol State CC offers this program. They have a campus in Livingston, but I don't know if that is close enough for you guys. Also, you might want to try the CNA program thru NHC. I am taking it in August and it only takes 3 weeks. It is a Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30 program and it costs $45 for the book and $85 to be certified. From what I have been told, they really want people that will work for them in the program, that is why it doesn't cost anything. But if you do not want to work for them, you probably can pay them a fee. My friend took it and said that she only had to work for them for 3 months in order for the program to be paid for and she got paid on top of that.

It's something to look into! I wish you all the best!

Re: Tennessee Board of Regents Online AASN/ADN program

Tennessee Tech's program is brand new. It will be an online CNA They used to offer it through ROCE but they are in the process of switching it to RODP.

The website says that it will start in Fall 08, but my contact at TTC said that it may not start until January. He said that he has a meeting "later this month" so I guess they'll know for sure at registration time. I REALLY hope that it is offered because it would probably push me back to the Fall class.

Re: Tennessee Board of Regents Online AASN/ADN program

Just blindly applied for Spring '09. Picked WSCC as home school...I have already been accepted there, so I think we can make a go of this. Holy smokes this could be GOOD! The Tennessee site looked so official....tee hee. At last there is a state that it trying to meet the needs of its nursing shortage while providing those of us with BUSY lives the chance to complete the RN!

Re: Tennessee Board of Regents Online AASN/ADN program

where did u find out about a cna program? the tech nursing director told me all they offered was the bsn. do u know of any aasn programs near the cookeville area? thanks!

Re: Tennessee Board of Regents Online AASN/ADN program

hi. where did u find a cna class? they told me all they offered was the lpn program? do u know of ant assn program near the cookeville area? thanks!

Re: Tennessee Board of Regents Online AASN/ADN program

I'm taking mine at Tennessee Technology Center at Knoxville, not Tennessee Tech University.

http://www.rodp.org/campus/default.htm

That's a link to the different TTC campuses.

http://www.rodp.org/ttc/degrees/cna.htm

That ones for the online CNA program.

Roane State is probably the closest AASN program to you.