jamw90

So I am a psychology major at UTK. I just decided within the last six months that I for sure want to be a nurse, but I am so late in my major that I decided to receive my bachelor's, have the prereqs done, then apply for an accelerated program. I thought I was going to graduate on time. I just found out I will be a semester behind, (December 2013 earliest instead of May 2013). I am still in the process of getting my prerequisities done (taking human a&p II in the Summer, and microbiology in the fall). I do not want to graduate with a degree I do not care for, esp a semester behind, esp since most accelerated programs do not start until the Fall semester, meaning that I have to wait a year longer than originally thought to start. The only program that seems to solve my issue is Union's accelerated program in my hometown of Hendersonville. They will let you do it if you do already have your bachelor's degree earned. I was thinking I may transfer into that Spring of 2013. The only problem is that I still have to take my religious courses in the fall (has to be new/old testament and cannot find it offered anywhere this Summer), along with my microbiology in the fall. So my question is does anywhere else have an accelerated type of program like this where I do not have to have my bachelor's already earned? I looked into Aquinas a little and emailed the director but have not gotten a response yet. Thanks!

I called yesterday and their classes are filled until July, and they only have evening ones open at that one. I would do that but the two month long program for evening classes would conflict with my classes at UT starting in August

Hi, I was wondering if anybody knew about any CNA programs in Knoxville, TN. I am a college student here majoring in psychology and wanting to do an accelerated nursing program (too late to change my major). I would like to do a CNA training and work part time while I finish my bachelor's and gain experience. I only know of the Red Cross's program, and was curious about how easy it is to find a job once finishing their program. Thank you!