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Oh, I agree 100%! I just love it here! We moved from Ft. Myers, and yes, we were affected by Charley as well....not so much as Punta Gorda, but it was enough. We also got hit by Wilma which was better only because it was in October and it was much cooler out! I personally couldn't leave FL fast enough! It just took us a while to get out...but we'd been trying since '04, after Charley. I love Sevier county as well! It is so pretty through there. We camp in the mountains and it is so beautiful!

Hi iwannabe, I live in Knoxville, I've been here for about 8 months....moved from FL. I just begun looking into nursing schools here and I can say there are many options. As far as Knoxville itself, it is so wonderful here! We once looked into moving to Athens, but I'm glad we opted for Knoxville. There is so much to do here and if you have children its a great family place. Many opportunities here with education, activities, etc.... pretty much what ever you want is at your fingertips! You can live right in the middle of the action or you can live 10 minutes away and feel like you're deep in the country. I wish you the best of luck!

Thank you! I am so excited! I feel that Roane state is the right choice for me after all my research. Which campus will you be attending? I would like to attend the knoxville campus.

Hi Heather, I have decided to begin my pre nursing courses at Roane State. Hopefully once I finish those I will be able to attend the nursing program there to get my associates in nursing. When I told the person I was dealing with at South College my reasons for persuing other avenues she got very defensive and said I had been misled. My only response is "can so many people be wrong?" I also looked into Pellissippi. The only reason I decided to go with Roane is so that I could just try and do everything at one place. Lazy maybe?! LOL

Thank you so much all of you for your help. I have decided to contact Pellissippi state for my prereqs. I have sent off some emails and hope to get a response soon. Once I get more information I will continue to research for nursing courses. I am seriously looking at Roane state. Thank you again for your guidance! I need all the help I can get!

Thank you, BrendaDoug I read both of your posts. I will definately look into Roane as well. I didn't realize that was an option. What were your prereqs?

What a wonderful help you have been! You've answered all of my questions! From speaking with an advisor over the phone the other day, it sounds like I will be doing exactly what you are doing now. Thank you so, so much for clearing that all up for me! You've been an amazing help! And only a year and a half before I can start nursing courses, no problem! I can handle that. Thank you again and good luck to you! When are you scheduled to graduate?

Did anyone attend South College in Knoxville for their nursing program? Can you give me an idea of what to expect? Thanks a bunch!

Thank you so much! One more question...So, when you get a ADN does that make you an RN? or and LPN?

Thank you so much for your replies. I have a better understanding now I believe. After doing some more research I believe I will be going for my ADN but first there are classes the state of TN requires I take as a college student...math, english, etc...Does that sound right? I will get a better understand when I meet with an advisor next week. I'm very excited about this! I have wanted to do this for about 8 years now, but I've been scared to take the first step. Thank you for not making me feel stupid, that I guess is what had held me back before. Thanks again!

Thank you for your reply. I will be going to speak with an advisor next week, but I am so curious about what I have to look forward to. I am looking at South College in Knoxville TN and from what I understand I will be going for a Bachelors of Science in Nursing. I realize I sound ignorant, but I honestly don't really know what I'm getting into here. I just know that I want to be a nurse. I was told that getting an associates degree in nursing limits the college courses I have to take, I mainly have to take the basic state requirements then I can begin nursing. Is a bachelors in science the same as an associates degree? Please excuse my ignorance, I appreciate any and all understanding and help!

I hope to be starting Nursing school in the fall '08. Having never attended college before (I was a hairstylist previously so just attended vocational school) I am told it will take me about 3.5 years to complete school to get a nursing degree. I was wondering if someone could clue me in on what to expect. How long before I begin actually learning what I will need for nursing? At what point do I start clinicals? What will some of my clinicals be? I would appreciate any insight I can get. Thanks all!