Anyone go to Laboure College?

DisneybearRN · Dec 3, 2007

I don't think Simmons undergraduate program is open to men and I can't find anything on their website about a part time undergraduate program. I also need to have clinicals in the afternoon/evening. From my understanding, Quincy College has one of the highest exam passing rates in the state. Sounds to me like they prepare you very well. Yes, I have heard that many hospitals want BSN's, but I have looked and have not found any that fit with the schedule I need.

gerry79 · Dec 4, 2007

I don't think Simmons undergraduate program is open to men and I can't find anything on their website about a part time undergraduate program. I also need to have clinicals in the afternoon/evening. From my understanding, Quincy College has one of the highest exam passing rates in the state. Sounds to me like they prepare you very well. Yes, I have heard that many hospitals want BSN's, but I have looked and have not found any that fit with the schedule I need.

Yes, Quincy College had a 96% pass rate. Simmons is an all female college but they do allow males in the MSN program.

AspiringRN86 · Mar 5, 2008

I agree with everyone who has replied so far. Whatever you do don't go to Laboure it is the worst program out there. I have been there since 2005 and the way they treat students is unbelievable.

Kosmonavt · Oct 9, 2008

Can anybody update about what's going on in Laboure now? According to their website they have lunched RN-BSN program and it's $1500 per course. For 2-year degree they charge $645/credit :confused:

CalypsoRN · Oct 12, 2008

Can anybody update about what's going on in Laboure now? According to their website they have lunched RN-BSN program and it's $1500 per course. For 2-year degree they charge $645/credit

Hey I just graduated from there and it is no better I must say that a Stressed out student's post summed it all up. You couldn't pay me to to go to there RN-BSN program although the professors that are teaching it are fabulous the administration part( politics) of it is enough to make your eyes go bloodshot. In order to do that program you need to currently work as an RN for I think two years and I think you could go to Umass for better and less.

The hell they put us through was almost enough for me to say to hell with this place but after investing soo much time and money I had to finish.

For the money you would spend I would say go to Umass or Simmons I know expensive but worth it Really. If I could do it again I would have never gone to that school.

Just happy that that place is in my past and I never have to see that place again.

Kosmonavt · Oct 13, 2008

Is it still all about the money? I've heard they purposefully fail people to make them to take courses again, and to pay again for it (of course).

studenttil2010 · Jan 14, 2009

i am currently in the nursing program at laboure, i think it's very difficult and very expensive but i also think that's what nursing school is! it's true they go very fast and don't care about your home life, but i feel like thats normal. i think you can learn a lot--you just have to be very devoted and can't screw around at all if you want to pass. i have never once felt as though the teacher or the program did not provide me with the information or help i needed to pass....not at all. it's just intense and difficult, but that will make taking the boards easier in the end.

NeoPediRN · Jan 14, 2009

I wouldn't do it if I were you. I was accepted into their direct nursing program back in 2005 and after taking a tour and meeting with current nursing students I declined. It's very expensive and I was able to get my BSN and graduate in 2 years and 8 months for less than what it would cost get an ADN from there. Last I heard nothing has changed from the original date of this post. They still have staffing issues, administrative issues, and a poor NCLEX pass rate of 82%. In 2006 371 students enrolled in the nursing program and only 92 passed. An NCLEX pass rate of 82% with 92 students is **** poor. I know someone who went there and it took her almost four years to graduate with her ADN because of the constraints and the extra classes that are sprung on you. It is hard to get the classes you need and that can set you back a whole year. I would strongly advise you to seek another school, especially one that offers a BSN because with the tough times and budget cuts Massachusetts is facing, you are going to have a VERY hard time competing with just an ADN with no experience. There are people with BSNs that have been job searching 1-2 years without luck. Just a word of advice from someone who has been there.

studenttil2010 · Jan 14, 2009

it's true they are more expensive than most. there's no arguing that, hands down your right, it's much more expensive. however i have to say as a student there i have never once experienced or noticed a staffing issue or admin issue that has effected me or any other friends i have there. the nclex pass rate for 2007 was 84%, i don't think that's bad, i've certainly seen way worse! granted it's not the best but i don't think it's at the bottom either.

and i agree a bsn is the way to go if you have the time!!! wish i had it!!

NeoPediRN · Jan 14, 2009

Student, are you going part time or full time? When did ya start there?

studenttil2010 · Jan 15, 2009

full time, however i started off part time taking gen eds very slowly, one or two at a time in 2007. they never sprung any extra's on me or anything like others have said on here. i'm a mom and i work so it took me a while to get the handle on doing it all together but i have a good system now and i'm now full time and in my clinicals. i didn't really have to wait to get in my clinicals but probably because i did my gen eds a little slower than most i think. i really like it at laboure though, my only complaint is the prices are a little wacky! congrats on getting your bsn, that's great!

NeoPediRN · Jan 15, 2009

Student, it sounds like Laboure is perfect for you then. I think if you don't mind taking the slower route it can be a good choice. Where my doubt lays is for those who want to get their ADN in two years. I went as far as to make a potential schedule at Laboure before I withdrew. It just did not seem possible to stuff that many clinicals and classes together.