在视图中创建自定义的tableviewcell

I'm trying to create a custom tableviewcell within a view. Specifically, I want to display an image and labels above my table. I'm also using the tab bar at the bottom. All the sample code I'm finding uses a 3 nib approach: 1 rootviewcontroller, 1 mainwindow, and 1 with the custom table cell in it. I don't see how to load the custom view nib into a window that has other stuff in it. Sorry for the long question everyone! Thanks!I'm trying to create a custom tableviewcell wit