[Anne36]

I have read almost all the posts here and still feel confused.

Arent there any pre-req's like at OCC for this program?

NWLB is only $5000 a year and they dont pay pre-reqs.

How can the programs be so different to sit for the NLCX-PN? Its the same test they give no matter whre you go to school.

Does anyone know the pass rate for the PN at this school?

[Goldie_Ferragamo]

JUst seeing did any of you get in the school yet?

[lovedasonanddemi]

Originally Posted by Carebear77

I got in with no problem. We start clinical in 2 weeks already
If you ever have any questions or anything please let me know. Also, we have a nursing guild that I and the nursing director are in charge of, you should join our group, it will give you a more insight of what really is going on and you can meet the other nursing students. Sometimes talking to the ones who are in the program can ease your mind a bit.

I have been told so many different negative things from directly from career advisers to steer me away from this program. When I went to michigan works and talk directly to a career advisor they were so negative to me about the program. They advised me in so many words that it was a waste of my time to try to get into to the program. I was told by the advisor that by the program being new that it could take alot long than what you think to finish up the program. For one: The program is not quite organized yet by the faculty and staff so the dates as to when classes would begin may not be set. For two: There will be alot of people trying to
get into the actual nursing program after they have completed all the neccessary steps to get in (met grades and cna license requirements etc)
there is still no guarantee you will get in because there will be alot of people trying to get into the program and not enough spaces so you could be waiting a long time trying to get into this program and you might as well
be going to a community college or university to get into a program.
These are all the things that the career advisor told me at MICHIGAN WORKS. I'm not saying this to discourage anyone from attending if thats what you really want to do, do it, this is just what I encountered when even making to first step to trying attend the school, maybe someone else has completed the program and they have more positve feedback, but I didn't get any.

[Carebear77]

Every program has ups and downs, just as everything in life does. It was a very good program, and I graduated 3 weeks ago. We all worked very hard, studied, and finished. Yes, it is a new program, but for being new they did a great job and had very experienced people working with us and teaching us.
How would the person from Michigan Works or career adviser know anything about Baker's LPN program unless she herself was in the program or is directly the adviser for the actual program? The only person to talk to when asking question about a program is to talk to the Director of Nursing, she is the best person to know first hand. Anyone that talks down about any company is trying to steer you, and make you go with them. I have learned for myself that if you are interested in any company whether a school or whatever do the homework yourself and you decide for yourself. I don't like company's talking trash about other companies, just tell me about your company and I will find out from people who knows first hand(from previous students and instructors) what is true or not true.

But good luck in what you decide.

Originally Posted by lovedasonanddemi

I have been told so many different negative things from directly from career advisers to steer me away from this program. When I went to michigan works and talk directly to a career advisor they were so negative to me about the program. They advised me in so many words that it was a waste of my time to try to get into to the program. I was told by the advisor that by the program being new that it could take alot long than what you think to finish up the program. For one: The program is not quite organized yet by the faculty and staff so the dates as to when classes would begin may not be set. For two: There will be alot of people trying to
get into the actual nursing program after they have completed all the neccessary steps to get in (met grades and cna license requirements etc)
there is still no guarantee you will get in because there will be alot of people trying to get into the program and not enough spaces so you could be waiting a long time trying to get into this program and you might as well
be going to a community college or university to get into a program.
These are all the things that the career advisor told me at MICHIGAN WORKS. I'm not saying this to discourage anyone from attending if thats what you really want to do, do it, this is just what I encountered when even making to first step to trying attend the school, maybe someone else has completed the program and they have more positve feedback, but I didn't get any.

[msgeegee]

carebaare77 thanks for keeping hope alive.
I to have submitted all docs. for the program and was told that the dhcc class for sept 30 is full. I was also told that the next class would be maybe Oct, possibly Nov. but for sure Jan. When ever I hope to enter. I just hate sitting around waiting. Skiddish about starting something else in the meantime because not sure on the next class. Anyhoo, I know it's a process and all I can do is wait on the process. : )

[july123]

does anyone know if NWLB will cover costs of going to, say, schoolcraft's LPN program, or do you have to sign up with a program thru michigan works, like this DHCC thing?

also, are all the miworks centers in detroit? their website has been down for at least a day and doesn't look like it'll be back up anytime soon.

[july123]

hey is anyone currently enrolled in this program or a recent graduate? a little more info would be nice. i am going to meet with a michigan works person this week

[msgeegee]

hey, i jus wanted to drop u a line. i start Nov.3. i am excited and would like more information. if u could. i guess i'll start cna in Jan. 09. people that are actully in the program have nothing but good things to say. which is good. the process however is grooling. can u please respond back to me a soon as you can.

msg