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  1. NHC-CNA Training Course

    TNMommy posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I start this course on the 20th in Hendersonville, TN and was wondering if anyone else has taken their CNA courses at NHC. It is a 3 week course absolutely free except for the book which is $45. I...

  2. Vanderbilt Pay Scale

    TNMommy replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I work at both Vanderbilt ED and another Nashville hospital critical care department. I can tell you that the pay for new grads in the critical care area comes out to be about the same with the shift...

  3. Warning about Columbia State.

    TNMommy replied to LolaLola's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Credentials only. Read some of the other posts. You will be able to get a feel of what they look

  4. Warning about Columbia State.

    TNMommy replied to LolaLola's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I am in my 2nd semester and things are pretty good so far. I am at the Franklin campus and love my instructors. First semester was a good experience all around. I really do not have a comment about...

  5. Information on Coulmbia State Community College

    TNMommy replied to neaking's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Yes 8 hours does not seem like alot, but the amount of reading, studying, and preparing for those 8 hours is extreme. You will have a test or checkoff almost every week. There really is no down time....

  6. Information on Coulmbia State Community College

    TNMommy replied to neaking's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    First of all, the clinicals first start off at the school to get you acquainted with your basic skills. This lasts for about 3-4 weeks. After that you will go to NHC-Cool Springs for a few weeks and...

  7. Warning about Columbia State.

    TNMommy replied to LolaLola's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I am in my 1st semester of Columbia State's nursing program. I love it! I have had no complaints and the instructors are great. I have an A average in the classes right now. It is hard but every...

  8. HELP! Need answer to ? about nursing dx CRF

    TNMommy posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Okay, So, I need to know what kind of nursing dx to give a pt. with chronic renal failure, anemia, hypertension, weakness of LE. She was admitted for hip fx. I have already done a care plan on...

  9. HELP! Need answer to ? about nursing dx CRF

    TNMommy replied to TNMommy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Okay, the thing is that they do not seem to be treating her renal failure. She is on hypertension meds, anticoagulent meds, meds for constipation. Her labs indicate stage 4 renal failure. She has...

  10. NHC-CNA Training Course

    TNMommy replied to TNMommy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey there, Are you going for an interview for the class or for a job? In either case, working as a tech is a great way of getting experience in the healthcare world. You will be able to practice your...

  11. Current Accelerated Nursing Belmont Student or incoming Class of Spring 10

    TNMommy replied to Monique08's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I do not have the info that you need, but I would post this again in the tennessee forum. You might get more hits that

  12. Information on Coulmbia State Community College

    TNMommy replied to neaking's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I agree with TN Student. I found all of my required textbooks at barnes and noble alot cheaper. I even bought my fundamentals book from the publisher at a lower price. I went to...

  13. Information on Coulmbia State Community College

    TNMommy replied to neaking's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I'm not sure if I did. I will have to look back at all my paperwork. Is that how the meet and greet will be set up? If they do not have it, just let me know everything thru allnurses. Just PM me!...

  14. Information on Coulmbia State Community College

    TNMommy replied to neaking's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Does anyone know if the orientation in August is casual dress or dressy casual? I would hate to show up in blue jean capris and a tee shirt while everyone else is dressed in business casual attire....

  15. Information on Coulmbia State Community College

    TNMommy replied to neaking's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Just wanted to let you know that Columbia State (from my knowledge) is the only school around here that looks at the ACT for admission into nursing program. So I would probably go ahead and take the...

  16. Information on Coulmbia State Community College

    TNMommy replied to neaking's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I agree with everything that TN Student said. I was accepted for the Fall and my grade in A&P I was an A with a 23 on the ACT. As far as the advisor goes, I still do not have one either. I have...

  17. is it hard to get into TSU nursing program?

    TNMommy replied to Mochafrap_RN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    It depends on what degree you are looking for. I was accepted into TSU thru Vol State in Gallatin, Columbia State at the Franklin campus, and Western Kentucky for the fall for the ADN program. I...

  18. Need Opinions Please

    TNMommy replied to ladynurse1's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Congrats on starting the program! Yes the job is going fine, but we have been short staffed lately. It makes it difficult to complete everything that you need to with a shortage. I start RN school...

  19. Information on Coulmbia State Community College

    TNMommy replied to neaking's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I signed up for the CPR class. I am also in the June 6th class. I'll see you guys

  20. Information on Coulmbia State Community College

    TNMommy replied to neaking's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    If I cannot get into one of these classes, I will have to look up other avenues on the American Heart Assoc. website. I work nights on the weekend, and Saturday's would be pretty hard for me to...

  21. Information on Coulmbia State Community College

    TNMommy replied to neaking's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    No I am not. I better get to signing up tho. I wonder if I could go anywhere else and get certified? Does it have to be thru Columbia

  22. Information on Coulmbia State Community College

    TNMommy replied to neaking's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    They gave me 80283, 80286, & 80123. What classes did you get? Congrats on being

  23. Information on Coulmbia State Community College

    TNMommy replied to neaking's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Maudahari, Have you been able to register yet? I noticed that if you have not been a student at Columbia State before, you have to see your advisor first. Is this also true if your in the nursing...

  24. Information on Coulmbia State Community College

    TNMommy replied to neaking's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Okay, now I need to make a decision. I just got accepted at WKU's south campus. I am pretty sure I am going to Columbia State, but I just don't know which one is the better program. Have you heard...

  25. Anyone going to WKCTCS and could give me a heads up??I need help!

    TNMommy replied to greeniebean's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, I have made up my mind to go to Columbia State. I know that it is a good program, and hospitals are not going to care what program you went to, just if you pass the boards. So, with having a...