[Dakkon76]

Originally Posted by remrimsgems

Where did you get your info from?

Awarded top school for what? Awarded by whom?

Just because NIC got a new building and equipment etc doesn't necessarily mean they are the best.


I think Apollo and most schools near the Treasure valley are better and have the best clinical diversity experience.

LCSC was named top nursing school in Idaho this year. I agree that NIC isn't the best, unfortunately I think they're far from it. However, all I've heard about Apollo College is bad things, regardless of the program in question.

At any rate, this is turning into an argument and is no longer productive, so I digress. Just giving my opinion on Apollo, which was what the OP was asking for.

/dak

[remrimsgems]

Originally Posted by Dakkon76

LCSC was named top nursing school in Idaho this year. I agree that NIC isn't the best, unfortunately I think they're far from it. However, all I've heard about Apollo College is bad things, regardless of the program in question.

At any rate, this is turning into an argument and is no longer productive, so I digress. Just giving my opinion on Apollo, which was what the OP was asking for.

/dak

cheers..........

[formerSLP]

Just how expensive is Apollo?

[remrimsgems]

Originally Posted by formerSLP

Just how expensive is Apollo?

I paid @$24,000 (? 95% of what you have to spend...). You buy your own shoes, scrubs, notebooks.

Expensive? YES @ $24,000 - it is a private institution - and private schools are for profit. And they don't get assistance like the state/city funded public schools.

Is it worth it? No increasing fees every semester, no hidden fees, parking is awesome, small school/class size etc.....

When I first met my advisor - he/she also introduced me to current students during their break/s and I asked them how the program was...

[formerSLP]

Thanks for replying! I'm just exploring all my options.

[remrimsgems]

no problemo....

you're probably aware - Boise State also has CNA, new LPN, ADN, BSN.....
etc, NWN, CSI in Twin etc.....


Cheers!

[passionate]

The first year of nursing provides you with the ability to take your LPN board regardless of what program (RN) you are in so if you can't get into a BSN program then what is the harm in taking this lpn course? Won't the credits through Apollo be credited in any program?

[LPN1977]

I am currently a student at Apollo College and I am very happy with the program. Yes, its very expensive but you can get loans to cover it if you are motivated. I came from another state just to go to this program. I did not want to wait a year or two to get into another program. As far as the classes go, they have about 30 students/class. Most of the instructors have transfered from a major univeristy in the area because they were not happy with the program. If you need extra help, they will take the time to work with you. The classes are challenging. There is a ton of studing to do, but if you keep up its not a problem. The clinicals are at major hospitals in the area with a wide variety of departments for experiences. The clinicals have improved over the last year after recently securing a major hospital as another clinical site. Apollo will be starting an RN program at the start of 2008 and from what I hear, you have to have 6 months of LPN experience before you can apply. Are passing board rate currently is 100%. Hmm, that tells you something about the program. Check it for yourself.

Apollo might not be the program for everyone but, I have been very happy with my choice. Go check out the school for yourself.

[LPN1977]

If your concidering going to Apollo and you have questions, I would be happy to help. I'm sure my fellow classmates would also be happy to answer any questions you might have. Also, go visit the school and see the classrooms, lab room, the facility, and meet the staff. There is a computer lab and small library for research. Like I said before, the staff has been very good to the students and really wants everyone to get the best out of their education. The school is also building a new nursing complex in a few months to make more room for the RN program which will be starting very soon.

Students will pay about 25,000 for the LPN program which is very, very expensive but, you can get into the program very quickly rather then applying several times to other nursing programs which you may or may not get into. There is several loan options available including federal and private loans. I know several students including myself which have secured private loans for anywhere from 1000 to 30,000 each semester. Who needs 90,000 for 3 semesters but you could get that much. Most of the lenders will allow you to hold off on paying your loans back until 6 months after completing the program. Meaning, if you decide to go onto RN, Nurse practitioner, or another nursing specialty, you will not have to start paying until you are done with all your education.

www.nextstudent.com This is the lender that you could recieve upto 30,000 dollars each semester. I have sent other studens to Next Student and they all have been able to secure loans. Most want a co-signer.

Apollo may not be the best school in Idaho for LPN, but are board scores are 100%.

[Dolce]

Apollo may not be the best school in Idaho for LPN, but are board scores are 100%.

Well, not to contradict, but I have spoken with a number of current/former Apollo students who inform me that the failure rate is actually quite high. I paid 3K/year to go through NIC's program and the NCLEX pass rate was 100% for about 3 years running. That was with only failing 1 student.