Lincoln Tech Hamden 09?

CTPCTstudent · Mar 21, 2009

There is some general info on these boards about Lincoln Tech - mostly that it is extremely expensive and someone also said that alot of it is self-taught. Hopefully someone who is in the program now will give us some good info!

MattiesMama · May 10, 2009

I'm currently going to Lincoln Tech...it is very expensive, and yes for the most part self-taught. Since they accept pretty much everyone who can cough up the money, you have to deal with a lot of ridiculous people who have no business being in nursing, but a lot of them get weeded out quickly...it's not the best program in the world, but as long as I can sit for my NCLEX-PN (and pass!) I can deal with it. I just keep telling myself "it's only 15 months..."

Any other questions feel free to PM me!

louMa64 · May 15, 2009

Hey eboii121, Im louMa64 and is currently attending lincoln tech in hamden. I am in Mod 3. I probably passed you in the hall plenty of times. How is it for you? :nurse:It's pretty intense and it does get even more intense. Respond back let me know if you need any advice or help.

CTPCTstudent · May 16, 2009

Does anyone know what their pass rate is (just wondering since it is "self-taught.")

Etana85, BSN, RN · May 16, 2009

100% at first try on the nclex:coollook:

CTPCTstudent · May 16, 2009

Thanks that is very encouraging! Do you know if most people passed on their first try from Lincoln?

Etana85, BSN, RN · May 16, 2009

yes they do because at the end of the program it is mandatory that everyone do an exit exam which is twice as hard as the actual nclex.

CTPCTstudent · May 16, 2009

Do they give more than one chance to pass their exit exam?

Etana85, BSN, RN · May 17, 2009

They give the students up to 3 times. If they do not pass on the third attempt then they have to repeat the last two modules. The good thing is that they will let you know what section you are weak in. (e.g. maternity, pharmacology etc) so at least the person will know where to focus on.

CTPCTstudent · May 17, 2009

Thanks - good to know!

Jenn3250 · May 20, 2009

Hi Guys .. I'm set to take the entrance exam for Lincoln Tech tomorrow and am kinda scared now after ready these posts!! To be honest, I was a little hesitant about the school to begin with, but figured I'd give it a shot as ultimately it seemed the most convienent for my situation - working FT, and not wanting to spend the next 14 years in school!! :nuke: .. I can deal with the self teaching concept - not my favorite idea especially for the amount of money, but what troubles me is the fact that any and all can get in to the class. Is it more about the collecting the money than providing an education??

CTPCTstudent · May 20, 2009

I would think it would be, but then, that shouldn't affect you. Also, I think there will be many people in the class who are there for the same reasons as you. Good luck on the test! Let us know what is on the test!