20 Best Lpn To Rn Programs In Knoxville, TN (2022 Updated)

This is my second year at Chattanooga State and I love it. The professors absolutely care about your success and offer plenty of office hours to come by. The staff is always very friendly and helpful, especially when it comes to complicated topics like financial aid. Other students seem just as committed to the work as everyone else. The campus is clean and very pleasant to be in. The only downside is the parking. It is worth removing a star. It is a nightmare at the beginning of the semester. Unless you wake up early and arrive around eight or nine in the morning, you will struggle to find a parking spot, which is kind of awful when you don't have class for three more hours. Otherwise, I cannot imagine a better community college here. There are lots of events every month that students can participate in. The cafeteria food is pretty decent and offers a large selection. The library allows food and drink so that you can ear while you work or study. Little things like this make Chatt State super nice. Also, since someone mentioned the online classes, they will keep you very busy. The instructors expect more work than an actual lecture class, but it is manageable as long as you keep track of your time and when certain things are due.Onyx R

I was a student here and I recently transferred to a school closer to my home. My experience at this school horrible(thank to Ms. D. Jackson). I had a issue with another student and I brought it to her attention in hopes she would help solve the issue, but she did the complete opposite. Since she knew the girl's mom, Ms. Jackson decided to team up with her and "TRY" to get me kicked out of the school. I am just glad that the higher ups seen through it all and nothing came of their wrong doings. I had to hire a attorney, just in case things got worse since Ms. Jackson didn't wont to see the proof I had regarding the other girl.Kierra Mangham

Just spent a fun couple weeks jumping through admission hoops here. Beginning to end the process was a pain, with uninformed staff, unnecessary phone tag, and an online portal that couldn't be more labyrinthine if it were coded by Daedalus… The kicker? The class I jumped all those hoops for was not even on offer. Now, call me old fashioned, but when someone asks me for a thing I don't have, I tend to lead with the fact that I don't have it. Why the good folks of Chatt. State felt it necessary for me to complete admissions before telling me it's all for nothing is beyond me.M C

I am in the Pharmacy Tech program and I am totally LOVING it! I have never been so happy to be doing my school work. Even though we are currently doing things online, due to COVID-19, Mrs. Hope is doing everything she can to help us understand the material we are learning! I've never had a more interactive teacher! 10/10 recommend this school! The staff is great. From the time I asked for more information on the school till my first day I had weekly check-ins with people from the campus! I have applied at a few colleges and none of them were as interested in communicating with me like Fortis!! 🙂 If your looking for a school that is super friendly and will help you with anything Fortis of Cookville is your school! They even helped me with my financial aid!! 🙂Kaylie Hickman

I am graduating shortly from the HVAC program and I have enjoyed every night of it. The course is set up to help you succeed and the instructors make sure that you have the information needed and understand it well. Unlike some programs Fortis has a lab with 7 fully functional heating and cooling units. During the course of the program you get the opportunity to see first hand how they should work and also what happens when they don't work. I graduate in roughly a month and I can honestly say that this program has more than prepared me for a long successful career in this field.Logan Selby

Just weeks from graduating from HVAC program and must say it has been not only a magnificent educational program with the greatest instructors possible for the program but a phenomenal amount of knowledge gained for a wonderful career path. Instructors are above and beyond with their background in the field, their knowledge of both theory and hands on demonstrations as an excellent form of instruction, and their full dedication and passion for teaching proper skills and ethics of the trade. I would highly recommend this course and school to anyone and everyone.Ace Sharpshoote

This beauty school is awesome. They offer the same services a full ser ice salon and spa offers at a fraction of the price. The students are very people oriented and they aim to make your experience the best possible and they render the service as good as any other fancy place. I go for facials and my hubby also. The experience is always great. Give them a try, you won't regret it.Idaly Roark

This school is absolutely amazing! i graduated from Chattanooga College in January of 2020 and i had the best experience! The instructors, students, administration, from top to bottom are so helpful, kind, and supportive! would literally tell anyone who is interested in a career in beauty to attend Chattanooga College!Peyton Daverson

The cost of this school is WAY more than most. I am now thousands of dollars in debt thanks to this "college". Do not go there unless you question every single tiny little detail and FORCE them to explain everything. It was not explained well and I think it was done on purpose.Kayla

For the price of this school.. it was not worth it. Save your money and go to a community college ESPECIALLY if you’re coming here for dental assisting as you'll get the same if not better equipment. The 6 week unpaid externship is a huge issue in my opinion. It could be shortened to two weeks. During covid it was hard enough financially and they want you to leave your main job to go work for an office unpaid for 6 weeks full time. The career services person I had did not have any actual interest in helping, just ignoring any serious issues you have (making you stay at an extern site which is over an hour driving distance because she couldn't "find" any other place for you to go). They just want you to graduate to make themselves look like a good school, they do not care if you are having trouble with your extern site either even after being horribly disrespected by the employees on that extern site.(Dentist yelling at you, throwing stuff, extremely hostile environment). In all honesty if the career services actually showed that they cared, it would've made a big difference in how I viewed this school in the end. But they seem to have a high turnover rate with their staffing in general.M

Let me start off by saying that this rating is not a reflection of your instructors and the career services people. This is a refection of the school. The curriculum along with the homework load are not well planned out. You don't have the best of materials to work with. The tuition is absurd! Having that much money coming in, why is there not adequate materials and more up to date things to work with, such as more Dexter heads? I feel like certain things are just designed for you to not do as well as you could. Again, very expensive school for you to not have everything available to you. My education in this profession is super important, you're not gonna get far with out it. Thank goodness for those instructors though, their experience and their scenarios will help you to understand what that crazy dental book tries to explain to you. I feel like the knowledge I learned will help me get by, but you don't spend enough time on each unit to know and understand it fully. I don't want the instructors or some of the others that work there to get a low star rating, because they don't deserve it in anyway.Christen Padgett

The school is AMAZING! HIGHLY recommend going to this center to receive education in the medical field. As a former student, i have first hand experience with every person in the facility. Ms. Thomas, the assistant director and instructor is very kind and gives a ton of insight on what exactly you are to expect in the career. Mr. Moe, he is the career adviser and he helps really really well with getting you prepared for your career goals and will get you into your extern-ship. he also is very caring about your needs and goals. Every teacher, office personnel and Directors are very caring, respectful and a great role-model while looking into joining the medical field. Ross Medical Education Center is the school to go to when you want to learn the trade and want to get in and have some fun along the way.Brittany Haese

Absolutely love this place!! The teachers are incredibly amazing and will work with you personally if you have any struggles throughout the program!! The president is the BOMB.com!! My life has completely changed thanks to this place!! Mr. Bae is also very awesome! He is straight forward and such an incredible part of Nashville college of medical careers! I have referred a bunch of people here and they have loved it just as much!!Crystal C

I definitely recommend going here! I've built long lasting friendships with the Students and the Staff. Plenty of hands on learning for the lab as well! I waited ten years to go back to school and finally did it with a house full of kiddos at home. It's never too late to go back and this school makes it so much easier on you!Tasha Lynn

AMAZING school! Also the teachers and Mr. Bay we’re VERY helpful and always 100% honest. My degree was in medical billing and coding and my instructor Mrs. Karen was the BEST teacher I’ve ever had! She truly has a gift for teaching! I graduated in 2013 and I am very grateful for every staff member there!Chloe Malek

My mother has been a resident at Morning Pointe for nearly 2 years. Specifically, she stays at The Lantern memory care. I’m simply overjoyed that we had the great fortune to visit, and choose Morning Pointe for her living arrangements. Since day one of her residence there, the staff has been the most attentive to her needs that I can imagine. I have never been for a visit when I haven’t been met by the staff with a smile. She is nearly always busy when I arrive with one of the myriad of activities that are encouraged for the residents. The folks living there all seem genuinely happy to be in this environment. I know my mother is! The accommodations are wonderful, and her meals are excellent. The staff is great about communicating any specific needs she has, and does routine care plan visits to go over her general welfare. Knowing absolutely nothing about memory care prior to moving my mother in, I feel like I know much more now, and feel like Morning Pointe has these patients needs covered superbly! I would highly recommend!Jeff Broussard

My mom moved into The Lantern at Morning Pointe in Knoxville at the beginning of Jan 2021. We were very nervous about this move for her but have been very happy and the transition was easier than we imagined even during Covid restrictions! The staff has been great from the initial point of contact when we were inquiring about what they offered to making moving her in so easy to the day to day contact now that she is living there! I highly recommend The Lantern if you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s that needs assisted living! They are very qualified to handle all the specifics of someone with Alzheimer’s! It gives us great piece of mind to know our mom is in such a great place!Jennie Johnson

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Elder Law of East Tennessee, I have had the opportunity to work with the folks at Morning Pointe on several occasions to assist with placement of my clients. This process can be fraught for families. The staff at Morning Pointe are always professional, compassionate, and work with me and my families to solve any barriers to placement that present themselves. I know when I place someone in the care of Morning Pointe, they and their family will be happy with one of the toughest decisions they will ever have to make.Jill Shoffner

I have attended this school and I can tell you from experience that it's a great school. I had a bad experience with even getting started at another school. The process is very simple at TCAT. The school is so popular that they many times have a waiting list to get in. But quality is worth waiting for. My experience with enrollment and financial aid has been great. They guide you through every step and will help you fill out whatever is needed for financial assistance. I even took off when I had some medical issues and was able to get back in. The instructor I had was very helpful and provided high quality hands-on instruction. It's a great school for people who learn better by hands-on. The book work can be challenging, but the instructor will do everything you need to help prepare you. Basically if you want a school where you can learn a good hands-on trade and after learning it make a great wage like $20 an hour or more then this is for you. Many of the trades students graduate with companies waiting to hire them making at least $20 an hour. Some jobs you must be willing to travel to make more money. Millwrights, welders and pipefitters from TCAT can easily make $30 an hr doing travel jobs. I speak from experience. I hope this helps someone who might be considering what school to attend.Matt Cox

If you want to relive high school, this is the place for you. It seems stupid and childish to complaint about, but this place is worse than high school. Be prepared to be laughed at and made fun of if you have any physical defects or if you need help with something. I was literally laughed out of class. The teachers are snotty and only interact with favorite students. There are no lectures. You basically spend six hours working through the course material with no teacher guidance. Horrible experience. The students are mostly comprised of toothless Carter County rednecks. If you're not from Carter County, you're not anything. The only positive experience I had was with Student Services. I feel as though that was just to get me in school so they could get grant money. Financial aid is moody. The guy there only responds in grunts. Horrible experience. Don't waste your time.so hidaisy

I would NEVER recommend this school to anyone, especially with regards to the Practical Nursing Program. They need to fire and rehire in several departments, as someone else on here also stated. The Nursing Program faculty are corrupt and are only in it for themselves. It is all just a big game to them. This is coming from someone who made excellent grades in both the 1st and 2nd trimesters and missed Med Surg by 2 points. Earlier this year, they told me I could retake Med Surg this May then after successful completion, I could move on to 3rd trimester. Then I received a call this morning saying that the Director of Nursing is putting a stop to the discussed plan and would make me redo the entire Program over again from the beginning. I am tired of their games and will be attending Nursing school somewhere else. They are not getting any more of my time or money!Jess 5708

Ben Atchley is not a VA represented veterans home. They are not affiliated with the Department of Veterans Affairs whatsoever and claim that the VA pays 50% of the cost when a real VA nursing home is free for those who served our great nation. They only discount their prices here. Please advise this place is a scam using their location for convenience and profitability here in East Tennessee. QSam Miller

This is a phenomenal home. My dad has been here for almost five years. He has dementia and is a difficult patient to manage. Ben Atchley is a godsend. Cost wise, it is no more expensive than the previous home he was in. (None if them are cheap.). There is usually a waiting list to get into Ben Atchley, so that should tell you something.Janelle Bouknight

To some of the care givers, I would give 5 stars. They are there for the right reasons and love their patients but they are overworked! My mother ended up in the hospital and could not recover due to neglect there. Family was there a lot, but we didn’t catch what was happening (or what was not happening) until it was too late.Deidre Greeley

Kay that works at the window is so RUDE! She acts like the money is hers, She doesn't take the time to explain things, she talks at you, not to you. She takes owning money or having a balance at the end of the week so personal. Kay it's not your money! Don't attack people especially when YOU tell them They don't owe any money the week or day before then attack me. She's not professional, she wants everyone in the lobby to hear whats going on, I guess she thinks it will embarrass you and you won't say anything but I'm tired of it. You're there to help us and to explain why I had a credit then the next day you say I owe for two weeks. Fire her!yuno

This clinic has effected my mother's health. As she has had 3 heart attacks and recently had a hip replacement and her husband's death as well. When released from rehabilitation for the hip replacement she went to the clinic and they dropped her dose 75 milligrams and started her back at the beginning. Clearly she will go through withdrawals and with a heart condition this is critical. And dealing with the death of her husband and having anxiety. I have no words and were left at home to deal with this situation which we are clearly not equipped to handle situations like this but they refuse to address the situationMichelle Tincher

If I could give this place zero Stars I would I wouldn't go to this place if it was free it's pretty sad when people are willing to drive over 2 hours should I say four over four hours round trip to go to another clinic like Georgia that should tell you a lot about how many ppl go to Georgia I can't say I've have one good thing to say about this place and every single person I have ever talked to ever has never said anything good I've yet to find one person that says oh I love this placeSonya Whaley

NURSEFirst is the best place to work. I feel valued and cared for by the other staff and I really feel at home. I am lucky to be a NURSEFirst employee.Alyssa Griffin

This is such a great company to work for with wonderful people, and I am very grateful for them! They treat their employees very well!Emily Robertson

THANK YOU, to the amazing team of healthcare professionals and customer support staff that allowed us to receive this honor.rhonda dunn

IF there were enough nursing staff that enjoyed and did their jobs it would be better. Administration however has a history of covering up or simply not reporting accidents, medication mixup, obvious neglect and abuse.Laura Anne Lifestyles

Stayed the night with my boyfriend and he is still in lots of pain. Well anyways meds were never given on time. Almost an hour late. Be sure to ask an hour ahead of time. That's how late they were. Room was clesn.Jami Eggers

Needs Maintenance, and needs to be cleaner first impressions mean a lot. Mom loved their Physical Therapy and that’s the reason I gave them 3 star review if their wasn’t other factors I would have gave them moreVicki Butler

This school is an absolute tragedy. I started in June of 2020. I was supposed to go for a year and then be fully prepared to pass my Esthetics test but that is not what happened. Let's start with covid. We were not allowed to come to class at all for atleast 2 months so we had to rely on a negligent teacher who canceled online school at the last minute 3 out of the 4 days almost every single week or our favorite, she wouldn't cancel and we would be waiting online for 30mins before we realized she wasn't coming. We then started going to class once a week but if that wasn't canceled our teacher would disappear or have the senior students teach us. I reported this to everyone i could because the school wouldn't do anything. I went to the Board of Regents and they opened up an investigating. They proved the teacher was not doing her job and they were under the impression she had been let go. She was not! 7 months in and we still don't know how to do a facial. I then had to contact State Board and that is when she was finally let go. Then the day class teacher graciously stepped in but she only had 3 months to teach us literally everything. Fast fwd to today when i still haven't passed my Practical because i haven't been taught. We were not allowed to come to watch the demonstration with 2 graduating classes and we weren't sent a video to watch as promised. Sadly nobody in my class has been able to take their practical because we are waiting for the school. We all graduated 6 months ago. That is ridiculously unprofessional and truly shows what they think about us. Lastly, i am a Cosmetologist and a Cosmetology Instructor so i know the laws well. They broke every single law with us. They reported hours we didn't even receive. I have proof of all of this. If you receive TN reconnect i highly suggest you submit a request to go somewhere else. They are very aware of the situation and you can mention this to them. I pray that in the future the school stops treating students like they are throw aways.Cait Hoffman

I attend the CIT day program currently. While I have successfully obtained 2 certifications that will land me a job in the IT industry, my success is no thanks to the facility. We study using TestOut, which is online learning I could do at home. My instructor doesn't receive resources he requests, all of which are vital to creating a hands-on learning environment. The school needs SERIOUS renovation. Nashville State looks fantastic, and TCAT is over there looking run-down. Missing/stained ceiling tiles, aged concrete flooring in building 1, and mismatched paint; that's just the beginning. My class arrived to a room that wasn't ready for us, at all. We had tables and chairs, no computers, no network. Everything in the classroom wasn't set up for probably a month into the first trimester. If I weren't here on financial aid, I'd have left then. There's very little actual teaching in our program. It would be far better to attend Nashville State, or any community college.Michael Herron

I graduated from Esthetics in 2010. Miss Martin was very knowledgeable & kind & beautiful young teacher. After I got Tennessee license & Florida license I volunteer teach all over the world through churches & other organizations. Electric class: is very good. Computer class also great program. Also I graduated from Dental Lab. New teacher seems to b very tough & great teacher. Business class: Miss Howland is good & kind. And many more classes. 2020 pandemic year, not very many job opening. Great time go back school & gain new knowledge & skill.Chessy Latendresse

While I was on Halo, I spent three years studying at Walters State. It was a great educational experience. The instructors were invested in each individual student and extremely personable. The library is where this campus really shines, even though I am finishing up at a four year school, I still come here to study from time to time. That just tells you how great the library is, some of the best staff you will ever meet too. I studied at two wscc campuses and had a great experience at both. I would highly recommend. And to the students there, finish the fight and get that degree!Master Chief

I took the Basic Motorcycle Rider course with hubby. We learned a TON and the instructors (Lane and Jordan) were awesome! They kept us moving forward with enough time on each exercise for us to become comfortable. Would highly recommend the course to anyone wanting to get licensed or refresh skills! I had zero experience except for riding on the back of a motorcycle with an experienced rider and the instructors got me to the point of being comfortable enough to know that I CAN operate one on my own! (Not awesome yet… but basic skills to work on)Dizzy C

Everything has roadblocks the require hoop after hoop to be jumped through in order to be fixed. No communication either, randomly drop classes for a problem on their end and can’t put me back in them. Always ALWAYS financial aid problems and when I drop class during 75% refund I get $35 back they explain it away and suddenly I’m $500 short when I’m already struggling with money. I’m surprised I didn’t drop out this place has countless times made me cry and horribly frustrated. The teachers are usually great but the administration is awful.catherine sams

They were very nice but not very knowledgeable about service animal's. I went in for an interview and I was asked some personal questions in the lobby infront of 3 other people about my service dog. Very unprofessional!!!!! It's probably the reason I didn't get the job but it is for the better.DREW BURTON

False Claims: secretaries falsely claiming to be clinical. Don't know what a medical emergency is, put me on hold 27 minutes. Refused to call the doctor. Refused to release an executive contact. Criminally negligent.Andres Arroyave

worst company to work for, putting lies in paperwok, unknowledgable of how to conduct a business. Further more, uncourtious to others!tyler martin

I am currently attending TWU to obtain my bachelor's in business. I will say the classes are a little tougher than most but that is only because they want you to succeed. Study hard, do your best on the homework, and when you graduate, you will know your stuff!Douglas Stinnett

This place cordially invited us to come and check out there new simulation lab on Sunday February 2 2020 we drive a hour and a half to get here and no one here doors locked up. A little red Toyota Camry so someone in the building thanks for wasting my SundayBrad S

They have updated it since i first attended it 6 years ago. However they have a sign that tells you everything that you need to know. They keep it very well maintained as well.Charity Teal

I was at the Corbin Ky site nursing program. It was horrible, very rude instructors. They would not email you back, it was a hassle getting replies from most of them. One instructor repeatedly left points off tests that I had to demand to be corrected. If you have health issues, please don’t expect them to be considerate. Other students were very rude and had mean girl/snobby attitudes. However, the Harrogate campus was very nice and the instructors were sweet when I was there for SIM lab. Completely different story from Corbin. I would not recommend their nursing program, they were very unorganized as well, especially with the Covid-19 rules. I was also quarantined three times even though I wasn’t around the person who had Covid so that meant I missed a month of class..SB Bingham

LMU Campus is beautiful. There is a variety of tourist buildings for people to enjoy. Plus the Arena where they let people go walking inside. Then you have a walking trail that stretches for several miles through the LMU Campus, which actually starts at the Harrogate City Park, and ends in Cumberland Gap, TN. It's amazing at the history you can see through LMU. Love it!!! Go there frequently. Sometimes just for photo shoots at some of the beautiful spots and landscape there is around the buildings. We enjoy it for many different reasons. And are very thankful they allow it so openly to the public.Felicia L

I've had coworkers and friends both who have attended here and loved it. I worked in Harrogate and this college is the lifeblood of this little rural community. It's a very beautiful campus, open to the public to enjoy and very safe with it's own security officers. It also boasts the best park in the tri state area. It's very clean and well maintained and the foilage is very beautiful in the fall. There are walking tracks and a pool and ball fields. We love to play pokemon go and there are tons of pokestops here as well!Skye

We had just a quick walk around the front, the back is closed with fence. Anyway it’s so sad to see the buildings are standing there. So many memories for some people. I hope the city or the state will do something and reopen.Anthony Shepherd

Fire damage to the top dorm rooms not funny whoever did it and also dining hall was burnt down but other than that I left everything alone just documented it awesome place for a filmjason laing

I really enjoy attending Knoxville College.The administrators and professors are awesome. I'm am truly excited to be achieving my education goals as a student at Knoxville College.Sherry Roberts

Pellisippi is a terrible choice when looking for post secondary education. The teachers could careless about the students. Don’t try to speak to speak up because the deans don’t care either. Here’s the kicker Pellisippi is so scared about students dropping out and wonder why no one attends classes but then has teachers that let all of their power go to their heads. When you try to go seek help from anyone at Pellisippi they either don’t know who to contact or push your concerns under the table and forget about you. Students who have concerns will never be heard nor have any of the issues fixed. All Pellisippi cares about is the government funding they get from students who attend there. I would love for someone to direct me to someone who genuinely cares about the students and will make sure their voice is heard.Dylan Rector

I received my Associates Degree from Pellissippi in 2007. I came back last year to take a few online courses b/c I am pursuing my Bachelors at another college. The courses are much less expensive and the instructors are great. However, the staff is very abrupt and rude. It doesn't matter if I am talking to a receptionist, advisor, business associate — even the online Help Desk. I am not sure what the issue is, but I have yet to encounter a friendly staff member. I would recommend this school b/c of the price and knowledgeable instructors. The school staff though, needs an attitude adjustment. They need to remember that we are the students and without us they don't have a job.Amy

I have had a great experience here so far. I am currently in my second semester. My professors have all been very knowledgable, friendly, and I commend those who are able to make a three hour long lecture stay interesting. Looking forward to completing my degree here. The admissions and financial aid staff are wonderful and very helpful in walking you through the process of registration and setting up payments. Bookstore staff are always helpful and nice. Library is great and (usually) a nice/quiet place to study.Noah Newport

You couldn't pay me to go back there. I made the mistake of enrolling in their dental hygiene program where I was repeatedly called stupid, careless, and cussed out in front of fellow students and patients (which made meeting course requirements nearly impossible since my patients wouldn't come back). I'm not sure if the staff was sexist (there's only been one man to ever graduate from the program) or if they abuse everyone (when I tried to get other students to help me file a complaint, they said that they were afraid they would get kicked out of the program), but I'm leaning towards the latter. I mean, I saw one poor girl get screamed at because she needed to go to the bathroom! The professor told her to either sit down or don't come back. This was the most unprofessional, disheartening joke of a "school" I've ever seen. I've attended two other universities and have since taught in a secondary education setting, and I have yet to see anyone act in such a deplorable manner as these people. Stay away!Paul Charpie

WoW. Great place to learn. Wish all Colleges be set up like this one. Easy and great layout for everyone. The Professors be top of the line without the big problems of big Colleges that suck up your money and make a person run around to get to class. This College is set up for a person who wants to learn and not to party, play around , and nor waste my life doing courses I don't need or want. Easy to get help or answers on questions ect. So easy and relax without the day to day run,run,run to building all over the mile long areas. Go to a 4 year College and see how far you have to go just to get to one class. The Classes them self's are smaller, with easy learning and support. Go and walk the Roane State Area. Best College I ever been too.Frank small

I would tell everyone not to go to roane state, they are a bunch of dumb***, From the teacher to the advisor. The teachers are sexiest, and rude.if they where a negative star I would give it to this place. To future roane state students STAY AWAY. Updated review, Buyers Be AWARE, Roane state will try and get every last dime you got. I have not been enrolled with these dumb*** since the end of the fall 2016 semester, and somehow I have a account balance of 654 dollars, which was not there a month ago. BUYERS BE AWARE. THIS PLACE IS A SCAMBob Young