Puerto Rico school feedback?

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Anyone out there have info on the school in Arecibo, PR? It is a 24 month program that begins in August.

I'd love to hear anything, thanks.

zzzzzgirl

Specializes in Med-Surg; Home Health; Geriatrics.

This question is for WorldTravelingYogi,

I wanted to know are there any places in La Cumbre that includes water and electricity? Does everyone get enough money from financial aid to live on while in school? I was wanting to apply for August 2011, but I decided to wait until next year, where I can save some money, I am currently an LVN and I am saving money, my husband and I and our daughter. I was told that the public schools there suck, so I would like for her to attend a private bilingual school. My husband is a CNA, when I am accepted to the school, he is going to go to Puerto Rico 3 mos prior to school starting and secure us a place to live and hopefully a job! I would like to stay close to the campus. Thanks

Specializes in Public Health, Women's Health.

Just an FYI for those of you waiting, EVERYONE gets in! I attended for one trimester but left because I couldn't afford the next trimester. The nursing director told me this herself (in person), she says she gives everyone a chance, then what they do with it is on them! She accepted someone with a 1.8 GPA! Yepp!

Specializes in Med-Surg; Home Health; Geriatrics.

Hi Belle1005,

I am sorry that you had to stop going, but I am just curious, did you not qualify for financial aid? This makes me a little scared.

Just an FYI for those of you waiting, EVERYONE gets in! I attended for one trimester but left because I couldn't afford the next trimester. The nursing director told me this herself (in person), she says she gives everyone a chance, then what they do with it is on them! She accepted someone with a 1.8 GPA! Yepp!

This nursing director sounds like my kind of nurse. She is wise beyond the scope of her position.

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This nursing director sounds like my kind of nurse. She is wise beyond the scope of her position.

Exactly. The nursing director and assistant director are awesome. I don't know why all of the schools are so stuck on GPA. I mean, I get it, but still...if you don't apply yourself, you won't finish. The nursing program at La Inter is NOT a cakewalk by any means. It is truly kicking my butt this trimester. So, if those who are admitted with a lower GPA don't study and take it as a joke, they will surely fail. It's nice that they're given that chance though.

Specializes in Public Health, Women's Health.

Don't want to scare you but financial aid is a joke. They're so unorganized! I was lucky my mom speaks fluent Spanish and is from Puerto Rico because she knew how to deal with them. I had paid my entire tuition and got a letter stating I haven't paid and might be dropped from my classes, in fact a lot of people in my class did. My mom took care of it. I was expecting a scholarship (I had a 3.8 gpa, 4.0 at the inter) which haha those little jerks didn't sent me my award letter until mid NEXT trimester!! I was so sad about it! real useful AFTER I left the school : /

Can anyone tell me When is the orientation at inter?

Specializes in Med-Surg; Home Health; Geriatrics.

Did anyone else have problems with financial aid? Any input would be appreciated!

Who's going for fall 2011???

I am seriously considering going for the fall. I have been reading this forum for months and I am pleased so far with what the folks currently attending the program have to say. I have done extensive research and have failed to find another program here in the U.S. that has no pre-reqs and no entrance exams. I don't mind completeting the pre reqs, but as a second degree student, I would need to pay for them out of pocket with no guarantee of acceptance ( Not a gamble I am willing to make!) I have spoken to "E" and offically applied, now I am not sure if I should request my transcripts be mailed to me and forward everything to the PR myself or if I should have each institution I have attended mail them separately (there are three of them) . What do you guys think?

I didn't want to take any chances so I mailed mines out myself. Since it seems like you have transcripts from different institutions maybe you should get them mailed to your house and mail them all at once together. I'm going in May to register for classes since I cant go any other month. Anyone here who is attending or has attended recommend prof.?

Great idea! Thanks. Will do. From what I gather, they move as a cohort so I am not sure we will have a choice in terms of who teaches. My sister in law attended the program and graduated in 2001. She is doing very well in her career.

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