About this episode
The episode discusses the growing need for nurses in Nashville and features insights from nursing professionals and students.
Nashville is a hub for healthcare and medicine in Middle Tennessee. As the area grows in population and older nurses are retiring, the need for new nurses is growing. In this Focus Interview, you'll hear from Amanda Pingston, assistant chief nursing officer at Ascension Saint Thomas West, who'll talk about why nursing is so important and fulfilling a career. She'll also talk about the affiliation the hospital has formed with Marian University, to help nurses get the training they need, including in-hospital training, and why both groups team up for an annual "Come Explore Nursing" event, at the hospital. You'll also hear from Tina Jacklyn, a student at Marian University Nashville's Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, and how it's meeting her personal needs of doing something meaningful in the world. INFO ABOUT THE ANNUAL "COME EXPLORE NURSING" EVENT (2026): On April 21, 2026, Ascension Saint Thomas and Marian University’s Leighton School of Nursing will showcase the pathways to rewarding careers in a growing field at the annual “Come Explore Nursing.” This educational event provides an opportunity to meet Marian University’s faculty…
People in this episode
Guests: Amanda Pingston, Tina Jacklyn
Topics covered
- nursing
- healthcare
- education
- career
Keywords
- Ascension Saint Thomas
- Marian University
- Come Explore Nursing
- Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program
Books & works: Come Explore Nursing
Places: Nashville, Middle Tennessee
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