Biz Ticker: South College nursing students achieve 99.4% pass rate on NCLEX-RN exam
South College nursing students achieve 99.4% pass rate on NCLEX-RN exam
Recent graduates of the South College Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program who took the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) in Tennessee in 2023 earned a 99.4% pass rate on their first attempt.
“The dedication of the students, faculty and staff in the South College BSN program is evident in many ways, and we celebrate with the 165 individuals who are now South College graduates and registered nurses in Tennessee,” South College Chancellor Steve South said. “We’re proud to work with our partners to help prepare healthcare professionals, especially in disciplines where they’re needed most.”
The national exam assesses the application and analysis of knowledge that students learn in school and ensures that entry-level nurses can make clinical judgments and meet the needs of patients. It covers four major categories: safe and effective care environment, health promotion and maintenance, psychosocial integrity and physiological integrity. It is the final component of the licensure process.
The South College BSN program helps students build a strong academic foundation and learn fundamental skills required of a nurse generalist, including the basics of medical care, critical thinking, interpersonal skills and technical competence required for taking the NCLEX. Students receive classroom, laboratory and clinical training.
South College is accepting applications for the next BSN cohort and offers healthcare programs from certificate to doctoral levels across several disciplines. South College students who qualify for financial aid have access to a range of programs as do members of the U.S. military, veterans and their families. The institution offers both student and career services. For more information about South College, please call the Knoxville campus at 865-251-1800 or visit south.edu.
About South College
South College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award degrees at the doctorate, educational specialist, master’s, baccalaureate, and associate levels. South College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of South College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (sacscoc.org).
Applications are now open for the 2024 What’s The Big Idea? Pitch Competition
(Knoxville, TN) - The Knoxville Entrepreneur Center is excited to announce that applications are now open for our 2024 Pitch Competition! What’s the Big Idea? Is a fantastic way to take your idea to the next level!
Important dates:
1/10/24 – Applications open
2/2/24 – Applications close
2/12/24 – 2/18/24 – Public Voting Open
2/21/24 – Finalists announced
3/1/24 – 3/3/24 – Competition Weekend
3/3/24 – Public Pitch Competition + Finale
The competition will bring together bright minds in early March to participate in an intensive period of prototyping, community building, planning, incubation, and launching. The winning idea will be advanced to one of the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center’s business cohorts and will be eligible for $10,000 in prize money after completing the program.
Once all applications are submitted by February 2nd, the KEC team will ask a select number of companies to submit a 2-minute pitch. Then, starting February 12th, the public will be able to vote on their favorite companies and ideas! The number of public votes a company receives will have an impact on the final teams selected for the official competition.
Ever dreamed of being on Shark Tank? Have that great idea that your mom loves, but you haven’t told anyone else about? Know you’ve got the next big thing? “What’s The Big Idea?” is the event for you. Compete to win up to $10,000. WTBI is Shark Tank meets Accelerator with $10,000 on the line.
Work side-by-side with local business mentors to craft the perfect pitch for your new startup business or idea. We have business mentors that can help you with your business plan from start to finish from Legal, Marketing, Finance, Sales, Design, Technology, and more.
"Big Idea is always one of my favorite events of the year. It's exhausting; it's exhilarating; and it gives us a wonderful opportunity to welcome back old friends and celebrate new voices in our entrepreneurial community." Jim Biggs, Executive Director of KEC
Anthem Memory Care assumes management of Concord Place in Knoxville
Anthem Memory Care has assumed management of Concord Place Memory Care in Knoxville, TN, formerly known as Avenir Memory Care at Knoxville. Under the agreement, Anthem Memory Care is managing all aspects of the community’s operations and will add regional staff, technology and training programs to adapt the community to its approach to care.
The new property, located at 901 Concord Rd., Knoxville, TN, brings Anthem’s portfolio up to 19 properties and marks the Oregon-based operator’s entry into Tennessee.
“Anthem is so excited to support the terrific efforts of the staff,” said Isaac Scott, Chief Executive Officer of Anthem Memory Care. “We look forward to sharing our unique approach to meaningful engagement and becoming a part of the fabric of the community.”
With existing communities in Arkansas, California, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Ohio and Washington, they now manage 1,300 memory care beds.
About Anthem Memory Care
Anthem's core purpose is to protect, engage, and love people living with memory loss and is committed to provide understanding and significance to people with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. Anthem, based in West Linn, Ore., operates and develops memory care communities in Arkansas, California, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee and Washington. The company’s website is AnthemMemoryCare.com.
Knoxville Knox County Sports Authority hosts internship fair January 18
Join the Knoxville Knox County Sports Authority for their internship fair with unique opportunities to connect with members of the Sports Authority team and explore exciting paid internship possibilities.
The fair takes place January 18 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Knoxville Area Urban League, 1514 East 5th Avenue.
Opportunities:
Denark Construction Project Intern
DIA Marketing Intern
GEOServices CMT Intern
KCDC Development and Public Finance Intern
KUB Engineering Student Intern
MoxCar Public Relations Intern
One Knox SC Ticket Operations Intern
SAM Geomatics Instrument Operator Intern
Tennessee Smokies Marketing/Community Relations Intern
Tennessee Smokies Stadium Operations Intern
A Few Details:
Recruiting Summer Interns for 2024
Deadline for applications is February 9, 2024
Appication requirements include resume, cover letter, three academic and professional reference letters, and to answer the question “Why are you interested in this specific internship?”
The Knoxville Knox County Sports Authority encourages applicants of all backgrouds including underrepresented populations to apply. Our hope is to create a pipeline of highly skilled proffestionals of diverse backgrounds through the career opportunities associated with the multi-use stadium in KNoxivlle.
Additional details, position descriptions, and the application can be found at visitknoxville.com/knox-sports-authority.
Registration opens for Roane State symposium focused on the future of the workforce
Registration is now open for The Future of Work Symposium to be held on March 14, 2024, at Roane State Community College. The event will examine what the workforce will look like in the year 2030 and explore future-proofing solutions for a variety of industries.
The symposium is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. ET on March 14 and wrap up later that day at approximately 4:30 p.m. ET. There is no cost to attend. The event will be hosted inside the O'Brien Theatre at the college's flagship campus in Harriman. Registration and additional details are available online at roanestate.edu/worc2030.
The keynote speaker will be Dr. Lynne E. Parker, vice chancellor at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, who will speak about the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation on the skills needed by the workforce of tomorrow.
Three panel discussions are scheduled to follow the keynote, with breakout sessions expanding on the topics covered, including AI, advanced manufacturing, digital twinning, and entrepreneurship. Tennessee Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Deneice Thomas will also welcome attendees and participate in one of the panels.
The symposium is part of the Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities (WORC) grant, which Roane State is administering to help provide non-need-based training for those in the workforce, those out of the workforce, or those who have been dislocated by their job.
“Our goal with this symposium is to support small businesses in the heart of our local communities so that they can succeed and prepare for the future,” said Mike Eppler, director of the WORC grant in Roane State’s Workforce Development office. “The training we are able to offer is already supporting entrepreneurship and building a better business ecosystem that will be sustainable long after this grant is done.”
The WORC grant-funded training is available through the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) at Roane State. Applications are currently being accepted. Full scholarships are available for business owners and employees seeking training to help support their business. Applications can be found at roanestate.edu/sbec.
Roane State's campus in Harriman is located at 276 Patton Lane. The theatre is located in the O'Brien Building. Event signage will be placed on the day of the event to help attendees navigate campus and locate convenient parking. A campus/building map is also available online.
For more information on the symposium, visit roanestate.edu/worc2030.
KEC hosts free business workshop on January 9 with the Business Growth Collaborative
On Tuesday, January 9th, the Knoxville Business Growth Collaborative (KBGC) presents “Stay out of email jail, will Google's ultimatums destroy your email marketing?” This training is 2:00pm-4:00pm EST at the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, 17 Market Square in Knoxville TN.
Google hasn’t updated their anti-spam regulations in 19 years. This month, they are catching up with a smack down on spammers. This presentation will tell you how NOT to look like a spammer. Essentially, how to stay out of email jail.
There is a new sheriff in Google town and you do not want to attract attention with your email-sending activities.
Their anti-spam measures are affecting all businesses worldwide, no matter their size nor the number of emails sent each day. As legitimate businesses, we must continually take steps to make sure we don't look like a spammer.
This presentation will cover:Why your email is so important to your business. How do you could be looking like a spammer right now.The 4-step solution for success.How to take charge of your online reputation.Learn your Email Health Score for FREE.
About the Knoxville Business Growth Collaborative (KBGC):A collective of established business owners, dedicated to propelling their enterprises to new heights. By providing access to essential services and cutting-edge business systems, the Collaborative (KBGC) empowers entrepreneurs to streamline operations and focus on revenue-generating activities. Led by Rita Thomas (Your Funnel Godmother), this organization hosts monthly training sessions, delivering hands-on instruction on business systems, workflow automation, and related functions.
Women + Wealth: Regions Bank launches enhanced program to support the financial journeys of women
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Jan. 3, 2024 – Regions Bank on Wednesday announced the launch of Women + Wealth, an innovative program that combines unique events and fresh insights with one-on-one guidance from a team of professionals to further support and empower women as they move forward on their financial journeys.
An initiative of Regions Private Wealth Management, the Women + Wealth program debuts at a time when more women in a diverse range of households are making more investment and financial planning decisions.
“This is about listening to clients, meeting them where they are, and delivering more strategic insights designed to help them reach their own, unique financial objectives,” said Leslie Carter-Prall, head of Regions Private Wealth Management. “Regions has always taken a customized approach toward meeting clients’ goals. Women + Wealth is the latest extension of that commitment as our advisors deliver more tailored guidance and solutions.”
Regions’ Women + Wealth program builds on the foundation established by the bank’s previous HerVision HerLegacy initiative – and it is expanding to provide more access to key insights for all women, no matter their age, needs or goals. Women + Wealth is led by Regions advisors, known as Women + Wealth Champions, who will work one-on-one with current Wealth Management clients, as well as Regions’ Commercial Banking and Consumer Banking clients, to deliver more timely advice, guidance and resources women can implement in making key financial decisions.
Currently, resources are available through Wealth Insights on Regions.com. There, people can access a variety of content to help them build, protect and preserve their wealth. Specialized content for women is also available with articles focusing on topics such as women and philanthropy, podcast episodes covering topics such as overcoming barriers to financial confidence, and more. Additional examples of Women + Wealth content include:
Articles that provide money-management insights for women in their 20s and 30s, actionable steps to create a wealth plan, and information on how to build a family legacy.
The program offers career insights, as well. These include financial considerations for women business owners, suggestions on ways women can ask for a raise, and an in-depth look at the value of a mentor.
These digital insights are available to anyone, regardless of whether they’re a client of Regions Private Wealth Management.
Upcoming Events and January 8 Webinar:
In the coming weeks, Women + Wealth Champions will lead gatherings for women across Regions’ markets to discuss:
Overall finances
The importance of being actively engaged in financial discussions
And how to be prepared and proactive in their financial journeys
Also, a special free webinar called “Women + Wealth: A Conversation with CMT’s Leslie Fram” will be held Monday, January 8 at 4:30 p.m. CT. Fram serves as CMT’s senior vice president of Music Strategy and Talent. She will share her personal challenges and triumphs in music and wealth. Additionally, Fram will discuss the importance of retirement planning, credit, career tips for women, and more.
The webinar will be moderated by Regions Wealth Advisor Lisa Harless. Registration for the discussion is available at this link. The webinar is open to Regions clients and non-clients alike.
“We know a great transfer of wealth is happening across the country, and we know women will benefit,” Carter-Prall concluded. “The goal of Women + Wealth is to further empower and inform women as they shape their financial futures and leave a legacy for themselves and their families. We are proud to launch this latest example of our dedication to meeting clients’ needs, and we look forward to consistently building on this initiative over time.”
About Regions Financial Corporation
Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $154 billion in assets, is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services. Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates approximately 1,250 banking offices and more than 2,000 ATMs. Regions Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com.
Investment, insurance and annuities products are not FDIC insured, are not bank guaranteed, are not deposits, are not insured by any Federal government entity, are not a condition of any banking activity, and may lose value.
Capital Square Acquires Tennessee Build-for-Rent Townhome Community for DST Offering
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 03, 2024) - Capital Square, one of the nation’s leading sponsors of tax-advantaged real estate investments and an active developer and manager of multifamily communities, announced today the acquisition of Summit Townhomes, a newly constructed 120-unit build-for-rent (BFR) housing community in Knoxville, Tennessee. The community was acquired on behalf of CS1031 Summit Place BFR Housing, DST, which seeks to raise $18 million in equity from accredited investors and has a minimum investment of $50,000.
Capital Square formed the Private Equity Group managed by experienced real estate executives, Dave Platter and Jon Trott, as managing directors and co-heads, to profit from opportunities in the housing market, including a dedicated build-for-rent strategy in high growth sunbelt markets. This represents Capital Square’s fourth BFR offering for the Section 1031/DST program, and the seventh BFR project for the private equity group.
“Capital Square’s private equity group is a high-performing team with top-tier executives who are focused on housing strategies, including BFR,” said Louis Rogers, founder and co-chief executive officer of Capital Square. “This will be one of the largest BFR platforms in the nation. We have previously reported that Capital Square has secured its first institutional partner for the BFR strategy and has now closed on the seventh BFR community, Summit Townhomes, for the DST program.”
Located at 100 Lisa’s Way, construction of Summit Townhomes was completed in 2022. The mix of three- and four-bedroom townhomes average over 1,400 square feet with open floor plans, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, full size washer and dryers, walk-in closets, smart home integration and extra storage space. Community amenities include a firepit, picnic and barbecue area, private and overflow parking, covered gazebo and bark park.
The property is in close proximity to State Route 62, providing residents with easy access to top employers, such as Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Y-12 National Security Complex, UT-Battelle, Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge and Oak Ridge Schools. Summit Townhomes is served by Woodland Elementary School, Robertsville Middle School and Oak Ridge High School, all within a two-mile radius of the property.
Summit Townhomes is under a 30-minute drive from downtown Knoxville. The Knoxville MSA has a population of 747,185 and is projected to increase by 3.6% over the next five years.1 The University of Tennessee plays a significant role in Knoxville’s economy. With iconic landmarks like Neyland Stadium, with a seating capacity of 100,000+, university sports events generate meaningful revenue for local businesses. Moreover, the university employs more than 11,700 people who focus on research, educational programs and partnerships that contribute to the city’s overall economic growth.
“Knoxville is an attractive and promising real estate market, offering a combination of affordability, a stable rental market driven by universities and government employment, steady economic growth and a favorable income tax policy,” said Whitson Huffman, co-chief executive officer. “The property has already seen strong performance, accomplishing full lease-up in nine months with 98% current physical occupancy.”
Since its founding in 2012, Capital Square has acquired 170 real estate assets for over 6,500 investors seeking quality replacement properties that qualify for tax deferral under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code and other investors seeking stable cash flow and capital appreciation.
This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Get the latest updates on Knoxville business happenings
