Covenant CNA...legit?

KimberlyRN89, BSN, RN · Sep 24, 2009

Don't live in Georgia, but I'd check with the state board of nursing to see if the program is state-approved.

punkake · Jul 6, 2011

Well, I took the C.N.A classes at Covenant and it is a pretty go school. Ms. Monetly the instructor aka (drill Sargent) was very long winded but very understandable, she explained everything well so even if you didn't read the chapter assignment after her lecture you got and understood the info. (Ms. Montley aka Long Winded) I think she likes to here her voice.As far as the price it was a lot more than I expected. OK the course was 600.00 that's what was advertised but they didn't tell you that you had to pay for parking @ building which was 10.00 a day!! Some people took the train or walked and didn't have to worry about the price of parking but those who drove were so hurt by the price......... Come on 10 whole dollars a day!! It was Ridiculous. After a week parking, it was lowered to 5.00. per day still a lot but better then $10.00. When I signed up for the class I was assured that the C.N.A course was only 600.00 I wasn't informed that there were extra charges for CPR training which I assumed was apart of tuition and wasn't told other wises till after I was signed up and siting in class.

The total the C.N.A course came up to be close to $850. Again the actual course is very well put together you will learn a lot. Ms Montely can get a little snappy but over all great school, it just went over my budget..... they should have just advertised the class at $850.........

jshorton9269 · Aug 30, 2012

I'm the husband of a student from Covanant CNA. is it a legit school? I can answer that w. this info.

When my wife started we were told, if you miss more than a day you have to do it all over! That's fine because we do not miss appointments anyway. Then they cut her class that's only 5 or 6 weeks long anyway by 7 days!

They all missed out on that info! Then what they don't tell you is, parking comes out of your pocket - $200.00 total from day 1 to test day ! Now, here's the situation that made me write this - Mr. Motley the director - is a liar! He came to my wife because she graduated at top of class and said, "I'm sending Emory your resume and paper work on Monday, CONGRATS." So my wife was thrilled. By Wednesday, he still didn't send it. By Thursday she called and he said, "What a coincidence I'm working on your paper now! I'll send you an email in a few."

It is now a week later and guess what nothing from Mr. Motley! Everyone else has gotten there paper work sent off. But my wife is still optimistic! She stands behind this school because she is loyal ... but, me... they lie to you to get your $$$$$$$$$$$$$$. Plus, they don't do refunds!! So yes this school is accredited but its also one big rip off!

ep.hasty · Sep 13, 2012

I got my CNA and PCT certifications there. It had its ups and downs and was expensive, but over all they are dedicated to helping you out if you put in the effort as well. There were times when I was super frustrated, but I wouldn't be at the level I am without Covenant's name and support. Their close relationship with Emory all but guarantees you a chance to work there and you can't as easily start with no experience in many hospitals settings like that. Im undergoing the hiring process with the ICU at Emory and it takes a while. So being patient is key and it is hard to. They are a business and there are some things I do question, but in all, it has been very worth it. Getting to jump into critical care as a Nurse Tech level 2 is a great opportunity on many levels. After working in hospitals and with nursing employees for years, I know that I got this job op because Covenant was on my resume and because they sent it directly to them. If Emory knows you're from Covenant, then you are automatically considered the optimal job candidate.