Nursing Program Information
Location
All nursing classes as well as the Nursing Program offices are housed in the Center for Business, Industry and Health Professions (CBIH) on the Amnicola Highway campus. Chattanooga State is affiliated with most hospitals, nursing homes and a variety of community agencies as sites for clinical practice. Students must provide their own transportation to these facilities.Accreditation
The Nursing Program at Chattanooga State is approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 61 Broadway, NY, NY 10006; 1-800-669-1656.Work Settings
Nurses provide and manage care in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, community agencies, public and private schools, health maintenance organizations, outpatient care facilities, doctors' offices, businesses and industries, overseas and in the Armed Forces.Costs
The cost of registration, uniforms, nursing textbooks, liability insurance, school pin, licensing examination fee, physical, drug screen and membership in the Student Nurses’ Association averages approximately $6,500 per year. The greatest expense can be expected in the first and last semesters. The estimated cost list provides an overall estimate of the costs for the nursing program. The costs quoted on this list are only estimated costs and subject to change without notice. Other than full time college registration fees, expenses are for nursing courses and nursing related expenses only. The estimated cost of books and supplies for the required general education and support courses will be approximately an additional $2,000, depending on the choice of course sections and electives.Additional information about transfer, financial aid, disabilities support services and requirements for students accepted into the program.
History of the Nursing Program
Philosophy of the Nursing Program
For additional information email RNinfo@chattanoogastate.edu