Chattanooga State Community College

RDH

Dental Hygiene

Tuition: $4,550
Accreditor: CODA

Application deadline Feb 1, 2027

DMS

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Tuition: $4,550
Accreditor: CAAHEP

Application deadline May 15, 2027

ADN

Associate Degree in Nursing

Tuition: $4,550
Licensure pass rate (2024): 99%

Application deadline Mar 1, 2027

Paths to this school

Explore starting credentials and the steps toward these programs.

CNA to Sonographer

CNA DMS

Build on direct patient care to enter diagnostic medical sonography, one of the highest-paid imaging careers.

Timeline: 2 years
State: All states

Support available to Spanish learners

Concorde Career Institute-Tampa

CNA to Respiratory Therapist

CNA RRT

Move from bedside care into respiratory therapy with an associate degree and RRT credential.

Timeline: 2 years
State: All states

Support available to Spanish learners

Broward College, Columbus Technical College

Dental Assistant to Dental Hygienist

DA RDH

Use your chairside experience to enter a dental hygiene program and double your earning power.

Timeline: 2 years
State: All states

Support available to Spanish learners

Savannah Technical College

LPN to RN Bridge

LPN ADN

Advance from practical nursing to RN with bridge programs that credit your LPN coursework.

Timeline: 18 months
State: All states

Support available to Spanish learners

Antelope Valley Community College District

CNA to ADN (Registered Nurse)

CNA ADN

Turn your CNA experience into an associate nursing degree. The fastest route to RN licensure.

Timeline: 2 years
State: All states

Support available to Spanish learners

Snead State Community College

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Student societies

Clubs and associations for nursing and pre-nursing students here.

Statewide

Tennessee Student Nurses' Association (TSNA) Open to nursing students across Tennessee

@tnstudentnurses

Student resources Career planning, funding and application tools

Everything you need, in one place.

Become certified, then map the degree. Start with the Career Assessment if you are not sure which credential comes first.

Career Planning

2 tools

Career Assessment

Identify which healthcare career suits you best with our expert-driven assessments.

Career Clusters

Map out your journey across diverse roles and fields with our career clusters.

Financial Planning

1 tool

Paid Sponsorships

Discover funding opportunities to financially support your healthcare studies.

Career Development

5 tools

Resume Builder

Craft a professional resume tailored to different roles in the healthcare industry.

Certification Finder

Explore certification programs offered on campus or other programs nearby.

Mock Interviews

Sharpen your interview skills with simulations that prepare you for real opportunities.

Job Search

Find jobs that match your career ambitions and leverage your experience.

Research Opportunities

Discover research opportunities to apply your skills and gain hands-on experience.

General

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Advisors

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