TNMommy

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 was just wanting some info on what to expect going ...

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 diffs. But...Vandy has the best benefits around....

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

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 1st semester Columbia campus instructors. I just...

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. Now with that said, someone has told me that takin...

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 then go to Williamson Medical Center for the rema...

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 nursing program is. My schedule this semester is W...

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 impaired physical mobility, but I need to do another pl...

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 anemia, osteoporosis, did have a stage II pressure ulc...

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 fundamental skills while working as a tech. If you...

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 way.

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 www.mypearsonstore.com and typed in the ISBN# and it had all 3 cd's p...

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! See you there!

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. LOL! I am so excited about starting. I bought a ...

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 residual. You can always use your national at oth...

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 looked on ChargerNet several times but they have ...

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 chose Columbia State. TSU has a BSN and ADN. Your c...

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 at Columbia State CC at their Franklin campus this...

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

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 attend. I may have to request off the Friday night bef...

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 State?

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

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 program?

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 anything about WKU's program? Are they about the ...

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 family and all, Columbia State is my better choic...