College America???

U.S.A. Colorado

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I was wondering if anyone goes there or has any info? I tried to call and they wouldn't give me any info at all and I sort of felt as if I was calling a call center:confused: I know some of these(for profit) schools don't like to really give you any info until you go in....or at least that is the way Concorde is, but I just can't seem to find any info at all and wanted to know if it is even worth getting more info.

TIA!

Specializes in LTC, Psych, M/S.

I just saw a PBS documentary program on these 'for profit' schools. They are scary in the way they lure students in with high pressure marketing tactics. Their health care programs often are unable to get the students adequate clinical experiences. A group of nurses(previous students) was interviewed and that is suing one in CA with a class action lawsuit b/c noone would hire them and they were up to their eyeballs in debt. They want to sign you up on the spot and then get you signed up for a student loan - that is where they make the $$. I saw this via netflix if anyone is interested.

I also encourage anyone thinking of attending a proprietary (private-for-profit) school to watch the PBS documentary ("College, Inc." an episode of the Frontline series) before making a decision. It's available (for free) online through the PBS website: FRONTLINE: college, inc. | PBS

A quick search I just did shows that College America is not NLNAC accredited (nursing accreditation) and is only accredited academically by one of the organizations that accredits proprietary "career" colleges, not the regional organization that accredits "regular" colleges and universities in CO. These are both problems. If you decide in the future, as many, many RNs do, that you want (or need) to return to school to further your education and expand you career possibilities, having graduated from a school like this can create serious problems for you. It's not likely that your academic courses will be accepted by a "regular" college or university for academic credit to complete a baccalaureate degree. Also, most programs of further education in nursing require that you be a graduate of an NLNAC- (or CCNE-, but that wouldn't apply to an ADN program) accredited program.

Also, some healthcare employers will only hire graduates of accredited (NLNAC or CCNE) programs. Not many, certainly not most, but why close off any future career possibilities for yourself this early in the process??

I've been in nursing and nursing education for a few decades now, and I can't think of a single justification for attending a school that isn't regionally and NLNAC/CCNE accredited -- esp. when so many of these proprietary "colleges" charge a fortune for the privilege!

Best wishes for your journey --

Specializes in Med/Surg and ANCC RN-BC.

Have you looked into any of the university schools? also if you want to be a nurse think about accreditation of the school and where you would be able to find a job after you graduate.

Please, please, please do not enroll in one of those private, for-profit colleges. I am the recruitment manager at a Denver hospital and I always re-direct folks to the community colleges or the well known/respected 4 year degree programs. I agree with the earlier posts that the private colleges are very expensive and you don't graduate with the equivalent quality of education. Good for you for asking - and definitely, explore other options.

Specializes in Renal/Cardiac.

I just watched the PBS show and it is so scarey I feel so bad for those that went to get a degree in nusring and now they are unable to find a job that will accept their degree --that is horrific, best advice to anyone going back to school go to the community college, or some place that has their true accreditation it is not worth what you may go through if you don't

One quick question ... Are you currently a licensed RN seeking to get your BSN? I am in NJ and currently in school on line through Regis University in Denver Colorado. Regis is a Catholic University and is associated with Loyola, Boston College etc. I contacted "The College Network" and worked through them to assess my college credits etc. and then went through the application process for Regis. Hope this helps. On line degrees in nursing are quickly becoming the norm for continuing education at the bachelor, masters and even doctorate level. Just do your research. Make sure the schools you apply to are accredited, hopefully by more than one source for accreditation. Good luck to you.

Hi Coloradogrl,

I graduated from Concorde in colorado in 1995 for LPN. We were the very 1st LPN class to graduate from their progam. I enjoyed the program and learned alot. I had no problems taking the board or getting a job.....They were accredited......I am not sure how there RN program is I haven't looked into it

I graduated from College America in 2000 with an Associates in Computer Technology. I did not like there school. I paid alot of money to basically teach myself.....I am not sure how there RN program is I haven't looked into it

Linda

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