Nursing

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If you're ready to make a difference in your community, work in an exciting role in healthcare, and enter the job market quickly, then a career in nursing could be right for you.

Associate of Applied Science

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The Nursing A.A.S. degree courses include didactic and clinical training that includes but is not limited to the fundamentals of nursing, pathophysiology, pharmacology, nursing care of the adult in a medical-surgical setting and an intensive care unit, family nursing including care of children and expectant mothers, mental health nursing, and community health nursing.

Length

Two years

COSTS

About $10,000

 

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After Nashville State

At the conclusion of the program, you will be able to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). After passing the NCLEX-RN exam you will be qualified to work as a Registered Nurse in a variety of healthcare settings.

 

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Campus Availability: The majority of Nursing courses are only offered on our White Bridge campus, however some may be available online. Gen ed courses are available on all campuses and online. To check current course offerings check class schedule.

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Get the Best Education from an Accredited Program

Our nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The Nashville State nursing program has full approval status by the Tennessee Board of Nursing. Get an education certified by a nationally recognized organization.

 

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Jenny Heath

Secretary III
Jenny.Heath@nscc.edu
615-353-3691

Room W-35, White Bridge Campus

Donna Whitehouse

Dean
donna.whitehouse@nscc.edu
615-353-3645

Room W-70C, White Bridge Campus

Program FACULTY

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Beth Youngblood

Director of Nursing
Elizabeth.Youngblood@nscc.edu
615-353-3602

Room W-72D, White Bridge Campus

Vickie Bissinger

Assistant Professor, Nursing
vickie.bissinger@nscc.edu
615-353-3751

Room W-72E, White Bridge Campus

Diane Leonard

Assistant Professor, Nursing
Diane.Leonard@nscc.edu
615-353-3752

Room W-72F, White Bridge Campus