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I started a thread earlier about Hondros and how I have been accepted for fall and a couple people have replied but for some reason this site will not let me post a reply back! Ugh!

Ok so yes the school is accredited and no they did not change their name. Fortis use to be Bohecker and they are right across the street from Hondros. They are expensive but they are perfect for my schedule and life. I am a single mom and I can afford to go take two years of pre-reqs @ cscc or cotc. I want something all included. Also, they have started a bachelors in nursing which beings next summer, I think. Ill keep researching the school but so far everything seems to check out.

I would really like feedback from people who've gone to Hondros or students currently enrolled. Thanks!

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Can you complete CSCC prereqs in 2 quarters :). I had to wait an extra 6 months for CSCC but my bank account thanks me with $79 per credit hour tuition. I have clinicals on Friday or Saturday and class once a week. It's very convenient since I have a full-time job too. I don't know too much about Hondros though - I never investigated it as even if I could start sooner, the tuition was far too high for me :(. I hope you get some good insight and a wonderful education!

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I hope to be attending Hondros this fall, but I'm curious to know if there credits transfer?

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I hope to be attending Hondros this fall, but I'm curious to know if there credits transfer?

It depends on whether or not they get their National League of Nursing Accreditation. It also varies by school. Since they are pretty new, some schools will accept transfer credits, some won't, some will just accept some, etc. In my opinion, the risk wasn't worth it so I waited the extra time to go to CSCC and save myself a ton of $$$ + go to a long standing reputable school where I knew all my credits would transfer.

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Let's be very clear on a couple of things about Hondros...I am a current student in the RN program at the Columbus branch.

First and foremost, Hondros is not a typical educational institution....they are a PRIVATELY OWNED FAMILY BUSINESS, that built there name on obtaining and preparing individuals to pass the OH Real Estate exams. If you enter their nursing program with this "business oriented mindset"; you should not be let down by any bumps in the road. They ran, essentially, as a cash based business for a very long time and seem to be struggling to shift gears into a "student" oriented environment vs a "customer, I just need a few classes to pass a test" evironment.

Second, instructor turnover is a serious problem. Do not be alarmed if you have 2-3 instructors for 1 class over the 10 week course. Clinical sites and those instructors will be changed, some more than others. Clinical experiences will vary greatly depending on the location and instructor. You may be doing vital signs and checking blood sugars only...but your fellow classmate at another location could be doing the same along with passing meds, giving injections and wound care. Learn now...that is just the way it is! Also, not only is the instructors constantly changing, the administrative side is virtually non existant. If something goes wrong, do not expect a quick fix. On occasion, issues can be resolved but just know that you are on your own...so know your handbook and learn how to research problems, be YOUR STUDENT ADVOCATE!

Third, working during the LPN program is virtually impossible! The RN program just changed this quarter (Summer 2011) and I am hearing that working during this program will be impossible as well. Plan on massive study time...do not think that because you were a 4.0 student in your previous life, that you will be during these programs. Grading is strict! Some teachers will give reviews before quizzes/exams and some will not. It is a lot of material and remember....77 is an F!!

Fourth, financial aid is another serious issue at Hondros. DO NOT plan on using any remaining balance of PELL/student loans as your "living expenses." You will not get this money the way traditional colleges/universities disburse funds! You need to learn the FAFSA/Department of Education/Great Lakes websites. You will hear everything from, "the hondros dog ate your money," (lol) to computer problems, different service providers to it will be here in a couple of months/next quarter. After a year and a half I am still baffled by this "department." So, if you have no other financial support or income (remember, working is very difficult to do with the schedule and study time) find some quick....you will struggle and be in trouble financially!!

Last (finally, huh!?) if you do not adapt well to change, this is not for you. If you expect answers to your questions, either by email or in person, this may not be for you either. It possible to get through all of this, just keep your head down, have your life in order and pray for no problems (personal) along the way! There is no room for error, sickness (children or yourself), pregnancy, car breaking down or whatever life throws at you. You are expected to have mulitple plans of action in place to overcome any obstacles that you encounter.

After all, you can always call a cab to get to class....just don't plan on using your left over financial aid to pay for it!

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@justsayin

Thanks for your feedback. I dont know what to do about going to this school. I've heard good and bad things about the program, but i would think you would get that with any school. I've never had a problem with student services getting back to me. They always answer every question I have and seem very knowledgeable. I had to change the quarter im starting from fall this year to January, im having issues with my car so it's weird that you would talk about how they dont work with you with things like that. Do you like it at least? Is it a good program? I have been medical assistant for 6 years so I know how to draw blood, ekgs, finger sticks, all that clinical stuff so im not intimidated by going to clinicals and interacting with patients. I know there will be a lot of studying....

I do agree with you about financial aid, they dont seem quite with it to me. Please email me if you can, its hard for me to reply on this site for some reason, my email is [email protected]

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@Jussaying:

OMG! What? I did hear about the teacher turn over when I was going to take the HESI test from a student,I did also talk to some the students and they all liked it! The question is do you like the program overrall?? Do you feel you are gettying your money's worth? Or if you had a choice to do it all over again you wouldnt attend Hondros!

Omg! Im sooo scared now..I start Oct. 3

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@justsayin

Thanks for your feedback. I dont know what to do about going to this school. I've heard good and bad things about the program, but i would think you would get that with any school. I've never had a problem with student services getting back to me. They always answer every question I have and seem very knowledgeable. I had to change the quarter im starting from fall this year to January, im having issues with my car so it's weird that you would talk about how they dont work with you with things like that. Do you like it at least? Is it a good program? I have been medical assistant for 6 years so I know how to draw blood, ekgs, finger sticks, all that clinical stuff so im not intimidated by going to clinicals and interacting with patients. I know there will be a lot of studying....

I do agree with you about financial aid, they dont seem quite with it to me. Please email me if you can, its hard for me to reply on this site for some reason, my email is [email protected]

OMG Jess: all i have to say is" We are ******!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I replied to your email by the way

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@justsayin

Thanks for your feedback. I dont know what to do about going to this school. I've heard good and bad things about the program, but i would think you would get that with any school. I've never had a problem with student services getting back to me. They always answer every question I have and seem very knowledgeable. I had to change the quarter im starting from fall this year to January, im having issues with my car so it's weird that you would talk about how they dont work with you with things like that. Do you like it at least? Is it a good program? I have been medical assistant for 6 years so I know how to draw blood, ekgs, finger sticks, all that clinical stuff so im not intimidated by going to clinicals and interacting with patients. I know there will be a lot of studying....

I do agree with you about financial aid, they dont seem quite with it to me. Please email me if you can, its hard for me to reply on this site for some reason, my email is [email protected]

To Jessc16...I should have stated this in previous post. I do think it is a good program overall. And yes there are good/bad things about every school. There are 3 administrative employees that are easy to deal with (I am not mentioning any names here) but their abilities are limited. I just want to make people aware of certain issues and give you the real (as real as I can, anyway) scoop. I came into the program with 0 medical experience and I have learned alot! I study about 30 hours a week and have a study group. Our study group is mainly 2 people, sometimes 3, I do suggest not going with my than 3 people if you put together a group. As for your previous experience, be careful with what you say, especially in clinicals and labs, it can back fire on you. Not trying to scare you, but remember, you are dealing with nurses and they all have their own way of doing things, and THEIR way is the right way.

I guess the main point to drive home is to make sure all of the stars have aligned! There will be no excuse good enough for not attending class AND CLINICALS! Even if there is a last minute schedule change you will need to adjust to this. Be prepared financially. Remember to breathe, smile and just keep pushing forward!

GOOD LUCK, I do believe it will be worth it in the end!!!

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To Cocopie1

Ummm..Would I do it all over again..LPN yes! RN no. RN program I am in is a walk in the park compared to the new one. This has been a huge strain on my family and friends and I wish I would have stopped after LPN to clear my head and breathe a little. I have learned alot!

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To Cocopie1

Ummm..Would I do it all over again..LPN yes! RN no. RN program I am in is a walk in the park compared to the new one. This has been a huge strain on my family and friends and I wish I would have stopped after LPN to clear my head and breathe a little. I have learned alot!

Oh Ok..Thanks a lot

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Just my quick input so that there can be another point of view given.... I'm in my last term at hondros, rn program and my experience has been positive for the most part. I completed the PN program and went straight through to the RN program. I've been working full time through both programs and it has worked out fine for me, but I do not have children to also fit into the mix.

There does seem to be a high teacher turnover rate but I can't really say that it is the school's fault. For example, my pharm teacher was with hondros for one quarter then decided to leave because her other part time job offered her a full time position and it paid more than hondros. Whatever the case, it is an issue.

Financial aid is the biggest issue that the school has. They have a tendency to move slow lol. At most public universities, the school will give you you're leftover financial aid money prior to the start of the quarter so that you can buy books and things of that nature. Something to remember with hondros is that they are a "Proprietary College" meaning that their rules are very different than public universities, and they do not release extra money to you until they have gotten ALL of their cut. The good end to this is that your books are included in your tuition and they are sent to you a week or two before classes start. I've heard of a few students that end up with a big mess with financial aid but this doesn't happen to everyone.

Everyone has their own experience, so do not assume that because one person had issues that you will too. I'm very pleased with my clinical experiences and the package as a whole. If I had to go back again, I'd still go the same route.

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