What's the deal with Platt College in Aurora?

[dddduncan]

So I was just looking at their website for the school of nursing at Platt College.

They have a BSN Program and there are basically little to no requirements to get in. (I mean, you have to pass some tests and ultimately, the decision is up to the board.)

Here I am, beating myself silly working a full time job and trying to tackle all of my pre-requisites so I can apply to Nursing school (AP 1 & 2, Microbio, etc...) and you can basically just walk into Platt College with only a GED and a smile?

This is either the best news I've heard all year---- or this is the worst school on the face of the planet.

Can someone help me determine which statement is correct?

Thanks!

[Raicho, BSN, MSN, RN]

I am a Platt Alum, I graduated with their 2nd class in December of 2008. I applied to and was immediately offered a job at Craig Hospital in Englewood. We specialize in Spinal Cord and Traumatic Brain Injuries. We are also a Magnet Designated Hospital. I have now been here for over a year and I love it. I feel that Platt did an excellent job of preparing me for nursing, especially as I had almost no healthcare experience prior. I do have another degree and it is a BA in East Asian Studies so not very useful. A few of my classes did transfer, but it depends on where you took them and how long ago. If you have a Psych class or 2 from 10 years ago, they will probably not accept it, as most schools wont.

I am also currently doing my MBA/MSN w/ a concentration in Healthcare Administration through the University of Phoenix online. I really have no desire to work 3 12 hour shifts, and then have to go sit in a classroom for hours so UOP is perfect for me. UOP also happens to be the biggest university in the country and I have been extremely satisfied with them.

As to Platt, I was in that 2nd class and we were definitely the guinea pigs. We went through professors like you cannot know, and different types of classes as well. I still feel, though, that I got a great education, and I passed the NCLEX on the first try as did my entire class. Classes are small and I was on a first name basis with all my professors and the administration. Hollie Campanella is running things and she is incredible. I would refer her to anyone in a heartbeat; helps that I have her on speed dial...:>) Barb Johnson and Margie Rose are in Admin and are wonderful. They made my life so much better while I was there and I am still in touch with them.

I have been told that the selection process is much more stringent than it was before and the classes are difficult enough that those people who might slip through the cracks and get in, don't last long.

Knowing what I know now, and having met and worked with graduates from all the other local schools, I would absolutely choose Platt again.

Hope this helps.

[leeann0011]

I called to get information on the RN program at Concorde and they set me up a appointment the first of Aug for the Sept class. This seems really soon to me. Does anyone know when the classes actually start? Also what has to be done before you can be accepted? Thanks!!

[bitbitzmom]

I am currently going to Concorde in Aurora. You can get accepted there pretty quick as long as you score high enough on the NET test (the math part). It is expensive, but it's also VERY fast. So really it's less expensive than other schools because it's so short. However, beware of the "used car salesman" tactics of the office staff. You just have to over look that part. The instructors so far are really awesome.

Yeah, I have to agree with the "used car salesman" thing. The admissions lady I talked to seemed a bit pushy, but I liked their clinical areas, they were pretty cool. I have not been back though, because it is so far from where I live. Not too sure about that one.:confused:

[JulcaryRN]

Hello! I actually went to Platt. I did not graduate because I ended up transferring to a University in Seattle from which I just graduated with my BSN. However, I'm still in close contact with the girls from my class. I had a really small class, we were the 6th class and there were 7 of us. Four of the 7 ended up graduating and all have already passed their nclex. I can say that it is a really good program, I really felt that the teachers were phenomenal and when I transferred to my other university, my nursing instructors there could tell I had come from a good program. So if you can afford it and don't want to wait on other waiting lists I say go for it. There were occasional hiccups because it is a new school and also it's accelerated... basically you'll get out of it what you put in, just like any other nursing program. If you stick with it you'll graduate, pass your nclex and be a kick ass nurse. That's my advice :)

[Raicho, BSN, MSN, RN]

FYI Platt is now accredited by the NLNAC.

http://www.plattcolorado.edu/content/nlnac-accreditation-update