LPN program in Clarksville, TN

[LPN-Adeline]

0So I have a few questions regarding the TCAT Dickson at Clarksville LPN program in Clarksville TN. I am currently already an LPN and will be applying to jobs in the area in a few months but my friend who is also moving to fort Campbell is very interested in becoming an lpn. We were both wondering if there is any pre reqs required to apply to the program? how hard is it to get in? Does it help if you are already a CNA and have a few college credits? if you have already completed this program where did you do your clinicals at? Also what areas were included in your clinical rotation besides the obvious med surg, peds, and LTC, any time in maternity or psych? Any info would be helpful. Thanks.

[Purplepiglet]

Hi! I went through that program a few years ago. I'm not sure if anything has changed, but I had a ton of pre-req's done already for an RN program but decided to go to tcat (it was ttc then) because I could go for free there. There are no pre-req's. I had to take an entrance test (my class took the NET) but I think they do the compass now. As far as I know applicants are chosen based on the highest scoring tests. I had class M-F from 8 am to 245ish? (I think). I started 9/1 and graduated 8/24. We had clinical at gateway for mainly med surg, cardiac, icu, OB, and surgery. My psych rotation was at an assisted living home with a lock down unit. My PEDS rotation was at a children's clinic. The bulk of all clinical rotations was mainly med/surg. We went three days a week. I really enjoyed the program and recommend it to people all the time. Best of luck

[LPN-Adeline]

Okay thanks! That helps a lot

[Purplepiglet]

You're welcome. I know they do information meetings a couple times a year, and attending one is part of the application process but your friend can get a lot of other information at that too. It really is a great program!