13 Best Rn Programs In Knoxville, TN (2022 Updated)

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

As locals of Sevier County it was important to us to find an insurance company that shared our values and loved the area just as much as we do that is just what Dustin Morton does. He truly loves our county and the people in it. His hard work and dedication to make sure you have a valued experience shines through each time we need to make changes or ask any questions. Reach out to him for all your insurance needs, I assure you will be taken care of with Dustin.Shandi Maples

Nick, made my process of changing insurance companies, super easy, fast, and affordable! My husband and I were able to save over $300 on our policies between the two of us. I would most certainly recommend, others to our local, Seymour Tn, Farm Bureau, office! He was also very kind, as if we have known each other for a very long time. Thanks so much for all of your help, Mr.Nick! We will see you soon!Melanie Smith

Dustin Morton with Farm Bureau Seymour TN has been my agent for many years. He is very professional, knowledgeable, quick to respond to any questions or needs. He makes you feel like family. I would not ever change my insurance from Farm Bureau because of him. He is Awesome!!! Thank you Dustin Morton for all you do.Barbara Herron

I used to think Farm Bureau is a good company to do business with until I had a car wreck on November 30th of 2021. I called and asked them to cancel my policy effective November 30th and give me a refund since I was moving to South Dakota when I had the wreck. I'll today January 19th I get a letter from them saying that they have cancel my policy fictive December 31st. I called and they said they extended coverage until I could get insurance over here and wouldn't show a lapse in coverage. They gave me a $10 refund when they owed me a lot more. Just the way to rip you off again. They said they did that so I could get coverage over here. I already got coverage over here and I'm looking for a new car now. A flimsy excuse from them. Be careful. You might think they're good company but the in the end they will rip you off if they canJohn English

I was shopping around for more competitive rates when I first spoke with Michael. I gave him my basic information and he was able to give me a quote in a very timely manner. I decided to go with Farm Bureau because they had the best rates for the coverage I needed. I arranged to meet Michael the next week to finalize my insurance. On the way to the office I got stuck in traffic. He was so understanding and patient. Most people would have made me reschedule but he waited for me and was very pleasant when I finally arrived. It is refreshing to see that true customer service is still valued in this company!Rachel Snodderly

I do not have farm bureau but I may consider switching. I had to deal with them bc the guy who totalled my car had them for insurance. I had Shane Roberts (hope I spelled his name right) he was the insurance adjuster. He was easy to deal with once you had him on the phone. Hey was very helpful and explained things pretty good. Once the claim started, he finished it pretty quick and the settlement check was mailed and received by me pretty fast. Thank you Farm Bureau and Shane.Amanda Housley

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

It was horrible we sit in the waiting room for 8hrs. Of course I know emergency happen. We were there because they thought my sister was having a stroke. Finally got called back for treatment at about 2ish and they gave her a bag of IV fluids and a couple of meds and we were sent home at 4:30 am. The people were nice but if you are not dying when you get there you sure enough are when you leave and the people who waited with you also.Vanessa Dodson

UT Gardens are spectacular! Enjoy a private walk through their shaded tails, or a brisk jog along the riverside. There is something for everyone. There is even an interactive Children's Garden! With plenty of places to rest, either benchs or tables, it makes a wonderful place to sit and enjoy lunch. Take your family, take your friends, or just take yourself for a little alone time to unwind. It is well worth it!Kacy McBride

I went in by Ambulance and I was treated with kindness and caring nurses and Dr who actually sit and listen to me and my issue. I was in a tremendous amount of pain but with that being said it was extremely busy with a long waiting on results. The Dr gave me something for pain before he sent me out in the waiting room. Other then the long LONG wait I'd say that my experience was very professional..Tresa Daugherty

I am so glad this is the technical school that I chose out of the others I had considered in the beginning of my process. Mrs.Kelly Cobb is the instructor at this school for their CNA program and she is absolutely amazing!!! She goes above and beyond for her students. Making sure they are properly prepared to enter the workforce and pass the state exam at the end of the program course. She definately has a gift when it comes to teaching!! If you are considering this school you will not be disappointed in your decision. Ms. Esther is over admissions and works the front desk in the office. She is super sweet and will help you get all your requirements together for enrollment in your chosen course of study! They offer EKG Tech, Phlebotomy, & CNA certification program courses. If you have the motivation and desire, they will do what they can to make sure you succeed!!! Would encourage and recommend anyone considering any of these courses to apply immediately!! You will not find a better staff of dedicated educators to help you on your path to your new career in the Healthcare field!! I appreciate you all and thank you again for everything!!!💜Jennifer Johnson

This was the most unorganized technical school I've ever been to. We had a different teacher it seemed like each week, it was $700 for the coarse, not including books, which they require you buy two, however you don't even use one of them, a BP cuff and stethoscope, because they require you have your own, and other odds and ends, such as your state board exam fee. We didn't know what clinical site we were going to until the day prior, and on the last day, we spent two pointless hours waiting of Isaac to get there and provide us with information on how to register for our state boards – some of us were told we could leave because we were done, well those that left ended up not "finishing" the coarse and had to pay $40 extra to make up the time, plus sit in a class and pretend to pay attention just to make up our hours. Worst CNA school ever – you're better off at the Red Cross.Dominique Oro

I took the CNA course and thank to the amazing teacher Mrs Kelly I passed my test back in March 2021 and have been traveling ever since. I have made it back into Knoxville and thinking about taking a phlebotomy class and possibly the EKG class.Cindy Davenport

If Lauren Rider in office 210, inside the library, is going to have personal phone conversations at work, she needs to at least shut her down. I'm in a study room with a door, away from people for a reason. The walls are thin enough. At least have the decency to shut your door Lauren. Students are trying to use the library they for to study. Not listen to you talk about your life issues and how everyone wants to have coffee with you. Well I don't. I want you to be considerate of the people trying to get an education.Hailey Lewis

Excellent 2 year community college!! Applied Technology Associates Degrees and first 2 years of University transfer programs available! Great employment potential for grads!Vivian Brown

I went to the frisbe golf course and saw so many happy people that will just smile at you. Great place you should defiantly go see for yourself.Jasmine 1226

Decent school. Will waist your time on training that should be done by a high school freshman, entering their first job. Things like two star rated “SkillsUSA Career Essentials”. Despite the overwhelming majority of students finding it unhelpful and an academic distraction from the rest of their learning. It is a check in a box for the school though, thinking this will fix the number one issue with employees that employers face, punctuality and attendance. It won’t. But the school pushes hours of it anyway, despite overwhelmingly negative student feedback. Honestly the school cares very little on student feedback. Hence no student government body. Faculty has overall say. I’ve done three programs here. I mainly return due to how my GI Bill is charged. Basically I do it for the money. The welding program was great under Greg Brooks. Other instructors? May get a lesser or greater experience. Depends on the instructor. Had Will Drainy for the electrician program, and he was great. Moved on, and Nick Paterson took over, and program became a joke in comparison. I ended up co-oping early to get away from the mess of a program. Then automotive with Andy Smith was good. Good instructor but a big disconnect with what he teaches and the third party programs he uses, and the actual ASE certifying tests. He knows he trade, but doesn’t know his third party content he assigns us. Trusts the name of the provider(cdx), and blindly assigns it based on that. When problems are routinely brought up on the content/sources, we waves it off and says he doesn’t know. Much of the instructing will come from third party online sources, with his lectures being good but minimally helpful in regards to the assignments, all of which come from CDX, DealerCONNECT, SP2, SkillsUSA…again none of which has Andy Smith actually done. So he has little to nothing to do with the vast majority of tests, quizzes, and assignments, you will do. Almost nothing is “his material”, maybe that’s good, maybe not. I find it not good, when the content lacks and he can only acknowledge it, but can’t/won’t fix anything. Point being it’s an ok school, but depends on your individual instructor. The front office is often less than helpful and cares more of the image and politics involved in academia, than student feedback…but the “trades” are so in demand and the basic training you get can land enough people into that $14-18/hr range..so many students are content. Having done multiple courses for pleasure, I’ve had more opportunities to see the schools faults. Be prepared to be viewed as high school students, who are on the payroll of the school..as opposed to adult learners who are paying to attend the school. Weird priorities on their end. #1 is “worker characteristics” (stuff public school teaches you like follow directions and behaving around others) #2 the actual skills of your selected trade. 3 out of 5….but they push several 1 or 2 star products which you’ll be required to spend many hours on, with no return aside from “putting in the work”.Jim Johnson

If you want to get into the Automotive Tech program here’s what to expect: the class is headed by a Ford Master tech who is in possession of 98% of the tools and machines you’d ever need to complete a job. There are “customer” jobs to complete, actual cars with actual problems. There is a mountain of computer work as well as task-sheets that are completed by real-world action being taken in the Automotive Practice Lab. Attendance is strict. Tardies and Absences can ruin your shot at success in the program very VERY quickly. There’s a lot of self-study required. However, I’ve found that every question or concern I have about the material, about procedures, about the work – will all be addressed in a professional way by the Instructor, who has been doing this job for a very long time and has a very potent, information-filled teaching style. I suggest taking copious notes during lectures. A uniform is required and professionalism is required. In return for your good attendance, lack of tardies and commitment to the work you will receive some solid, SOLID benefits that’ll help you for real; first the certifications you’ll receive are numerous and valuable. Certifications are offered on everything from Safety to Precision Measuring Instruments and everything in-between. Next is Manufacturer Training; Chrysler *AND* GM training is now included in the curriculum. This is OEM Dealership level proprietary Manufacturer training on their specific products, methods and procedures. These alone can be instrumental in landing the job you want. Next there’s the ASE inclusion in the curriculum. If you can study hard, retain the knowledge and exhibit the ability to use it during real-world-scenario diagnosis you can secure ASE certifications. The importance of these in securing good pay cannot be overstated. Instructor Smith holds and maintains Master level ASEs. Finally is the applied skills you learn from doing the actual job. Automotive Practice Lab has a drive-on alignment lift / alignment machine, bench and mobile lathes, all manner of automotive machine-tools. But you really kinda have to earn your time on these machines by working hard at the first chunk of Automotive Tech as a program which is Safety & Foundations. If you have the motivation to study, retain and apply it all, then you get to work in the Practice Lab. Some folks seem frustrated you can’t just jump into the Lab on Day 1 and start working metal and cars. Full disclosure: it’s hard but it’s fun. It takes dedication and tons of self-study. In my view so far (10.5 months into the program) it’s worth the patience and determination and sweat. Why? Because in the end Instructor Smith is an expert at more than the machines or repairing the cars; he’s an expert regarding the Automotive Industry and knows seemingly everyone in the industry in town. His advice is worth trusting career-wise and if that’s what you’re after, a career at a dealership doing OEM warranty repair and diagnosis, maybe consider this program? Hope this helps.hollow men

If I could rate lower than 1 star I would! I began in the Surgical Technology program in September 2018. The syllabus guarantees 6 month lecture time and 6 month clinical time. The program director we had at the time dragged her feet and was consistently late for class time so instead of my group receiving the 6 month allotted time we got 52 days. In this 52 days we were required to complete a rotation and participate in 120 cases, this is nearly impossible. 20 days before graduation, I was dismissed from the program for having anxiety disorder for which I am medicated. Apparently there is no such thing as an extenuating circumstance. This dismissal was a ploy by the current program director (the program director changed earlier this summer) to assert her dominance since no one took her seriously. I filed a grievance, but by the time I was able to meet with someone there wasn’t a way for me to catch up and finish the program anyway, so I declined to fight for my position. Needless to say this was the most undesirable experience I have ever been through in my 30 years of life. I was constantly humiliated in front of class mates, called out, and at one point was told to use tea tree oil on my scalp because that’s what they used for their dog. I was exposed to a persons bodily fluids when an instructor placed a soiled safety shield on my face in the middle of a surgical procedure (the shield being soiled is why I didn’t have them on to begin with).After being dismissed from the program, I was told by the program director that I might try cosmetology as that might be a better fit because not everyone is meant for the medical field. I gave up almost a year of my life for this nightmare of an experience that included being mistreated and discriminated against for being overweight during my clinical time! If I could go back in time, I would save myself the hurt and tears that have been shed and just pursued my BA like I plan to do now. Prospective students beware!Charlye Snider

I took a welding class from Pellissippi and had a great time. I had a wonderful knowledgeable instructor and got to take home a project that I made in class.John M

i am hopeful that i get to go to this college in 4 years my sister tori went here and she said she loved it so im goining to go hereKylor Roach

Been happy so far. Adam, Aaron, Mario, and Jason are the got to teachers for welding. I wouldn't have it any other way.Jack Day

Came here to do my HiSet testing and got the first sub test done. The security and proctors were very helpful in helping me navigate the building and in succeeding in my prompt testing. I am satisfied and feel confident I will receive the assistance and encouragement necessary to pass the other sub tests.Tracy Edwards

Such a beautiful campus, way to retool this facility, keep some retro and empower it to help current students make a better future. I hope to do some photo shoots there it's so pretty!Sean N. McDonald

King University is a great place to earn your degree! The faculty and staff are very passionate about what they do and are more than willing to help you. I started the 16 month Communication program in May 2014 and I can honestly say I feel like I have obtained skills that will help me excel in my future career. The classes are straight forward and fast paced so you don't have time to get bored. Each class meets one day a week for 5 weeks so if you are someone who gets tired of a subject easily then this is perfect for you. Class sizes are small so you don't have to worry about lack of guidance, you will actually have the opportunity to get to know your professors. Overall, I am very satisfied with my experience at King University and I look forward to graduating this August with a bachelor's degree in Communication.Alison Daniel

I love the school, teachers, and almost everything about it. However, they have 2 teachers they really need to reconsider.melissa myers