Seeking an ADN program in Nashville area

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Hi everyone, I have been on track to a BSN where I live, but we are moving to Nashville and I'm thinking of just going for the ADN for now so I can start making some money. We will live in the Brentwood area. What are the best choices for ADN programs around there? Can anyone offer any tips, hints, things to know or keep in mind, etc.? I have looked up nursing schools in the Nashville area and there is not one good definitive list that I can really trust. Thanks so much!!!

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Specializes in Psychiatric Nurse/Addiction Nurse.

Welcome to Nashville!

You have a few options if you're interested in pursuing your ADN. Some of the schools I will list will be closer to you than others but all will be within a reasonable driving distance.

-Nashville State community College

Nursing Program | Nashville State Community College - Nashville, TN

-Motlow College

Nursing Department - Motlow State Community College

-Columbia state community college

Nursing

-Vol State Community College

Nursing Program

-Tennessee State University (University that offers a ADN)

College of Nursing

All of these programs are extremely competitive and will require a high GPA to gain admittance. I can't offer very much advice. All of the programs listed have different requirements for admission which can be very frustrating at times.

Best of luck to you! Brentwood is a really nice area. I'm sure you will love it. Let me know if I can provide you with any other assistance.

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BishopLPN thank-you so much for the info!!! It is really helping me!

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Hi

Steer away from Nashville state community college's nursing program. I had much misfortune and withdrew due to their overall poor leadership, poor support from faculty, untrained clinical instructors and lack of integrity throughout the program (I was in the very first nursing class). I withdrew in my last semester of nursing school! It was during my critical care rotation that an untrained clinical instructor mistakenly failed me instead of giving me a clinical warning after she felt I disrespected her in front of a surgeon when I offered to allow other shorter student nurses to get in front of me so they could observe a surgical procedure being performed. She felt I should have moved forward to watch instead of stepping to the back of the crowd even though I am 5'9" tall. (It was my first ever warning in the whole program and it takes 3 before a student can be failed). It was determined that she was wrong to have failed me but by the time I won my appeal 8 weeks later to be reinstated into the nursing program, the semester was almost over and the director of nursing continually interfered in helping me graduate with my class on time. I withdrew because I was devastated and traumatized and uncertain of my desire to be a nurse any longer. I coulc get no legal help from the state because Tennessee law does not allow students to sue the state colleges for a refund. Nashville state CC basically took my federal loan money, screwed with my education and turned their back on me. I gave up on filing suit after learning Tennessee education law. Regardless today I am almost finished with nursing school at a 4 year accredited university which has been amazingly supportive of my situation. I hope my story helps you and any others from choosing unaccredited schools at least until the state of Tennessee realizes what is happening and makes some positive efforts to fix the problem with new nursing programs. Please do your homework. Otherwise, you take a huge financial and emotional risk of making it through without upsetting some untrained instructors along the way as I did.

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Thanks for the story ;-)

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It seems that there are not enough options to do an Associates in Nursing in Nashville correct?

I have the majority of my pre-reqs done, a BA and Masters degree but would like to do the AA in Nursing The TSU is not offering the program right now. Any other options?

Thank you!

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Specializes in Psychiatric Nurse/Addiction Nurse.
It seems that there are not enough options to do an Associates in Nursing in Nashville correct?

I have the majority of my pre-reqs done, a BA and Masters degree but would like to do the AA in Nursing The TSU is not offering the program right now. Any other options?

Thank you!

Nope. Your only option for an ASN in Nashville is Nashville State Community College. TSU lost their accreditation.

If you already have a bachelors- you might want to look at Belmont University or Marian University. They have an accelerated BSN program. It's a bit pricey though.

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