Tech Nursing Expansion Addresses Healthcare Shortages
Tennessee Tech expanding its nursing program by more than doubling its enrollment capacity. Director of Student Success Benjamin Clark said the program now admits up to 100 students per semester into the main Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Clark said this growth is supported by an early admission initiative for high school seniors who […]
TTU Online Nursing School Ranked Top Program In Tennessee
Tennessee Tech University’s Whitson-Hester School of Nursing named the the best online nurse practitioner program in Tennessee The honor comes from NursePractitionerOnline.Com’s 2026 rankings. Tech placed ahead of Vanderbilt University and the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Nationally, Tennessee Tech ranks fourth for best online nurse practitioner programs, and third for best online psychiatric mental […]
TCAT Launches Evening Program To Tackle Nursing Shortages
TCAT Upper Cumberland is launching a new evening practical nursing program in Cookeville to address workforce shortages and provide flexibility for students. TCAT Upper Cumberland President Cliff Wightman said the decision to add the night classes came down to utilizing available facilities to meet high industry demand. The new offering utilizes shared space at the […]
Monday Deadline For Livingston Nursing Program
The application deadline is Monday for Vol State’s Summer Nursing Program through the Livingston Campus. Vol State offers an associate of applied science and nursing degree. Assistant Nursing Professor William Hall said students who finish the program can take take the national licensure exam to become a registered nurse. “The nursing shortage right now is […]
Crossville Council Joins Roane State In Efforts To Expand Nursing Program
Crossville City Council donating $100,000 to Roane State as the campus raises funds to expand its nursing program. Director Holly Hanson said the money will help build two additional classrooms and a lab at the Crossville campus. “One of the most important things is that we will be able to provide local students to serve […]
Vol State President Retires After 9 Years
Volunteer State Community College President Jerry Faulkner has announced his retirement after more than nine years. Faulkner negotiated a plan that made Vol State the community college operating a campus in Cookeville. Eventually addied more than 900 students to the college each semester. Faulkner also added the RN Nursing associate of applied science degree program. […]
Livingston’s Vol State Nursing Program First Class Perfect
The first class of Livingston’s Vol State Community College Nursing program has graduated with an overall perfect pass rate. Public Relations Coordinator Eric Melcher said 11 students took and passed the exam for a RN license on the first attempt. “We are really proud of our faculty,” Melcher said. “They have done a fantastic job. […]
