Akron Institute

[Mt8386]

Hi everyone! I am applying to the Akron Institute for their Fall 2010 RN class (wish me luck!) and I have a quick question... how are classes scheduled? I must work while in school, so I am trying to plan ahead and look for a flexible job (any ideas?), since I am currently in a 9am-5pm position. I'm worried I will have classes scheduled for all hours of the day and will have a difficult time trying to work. Are you able to schedule your own classes, or is there already a set RN class schedule the students must be able to attend?

Your responses are greatly appreciated, thank you so much for your time! :heartbeat

[StudentGrace]

I am currently in my third term so I can only tell you what I know so far . . .

Classes are day classes and can range between 2.5 to 4hr classes. Depending on if you have any transfer credits determines which classes you are required. The admissions group schedule your classes according to the program - you don't schedule your classes. There are some opportunities to request a schedule change if there is a change possible (ie. if you have to take Speech Wed/Thur you might get to switch to Mon/Tue, etc). A few classes are available online.

Most of my classes have ended either by 1pm or 2pm and even a couple ended by noon. By the time you get to clinicals, I have heard they are during the day, however, we were told that if the clinical is only available is 2nd or 3rd shift then it is what it is (but I haven't heard anyone having to do this yet).

A lot of my classmates work while attending school. It is a great school and I'm glad to be there.