How to get reviews of Nursing Schools

[mrsclayton]

So I know that I'm going to need to apply to multiple schools in the fall when Im ready to transfer into the (BSN) nursing program. I am super flexible, and willing to move. Nowhere is completely out of the question, although I would like to stay here in California. I have heard of horror stories of some nursing schools. Where can I go to find reviews of former, or current students to get a feel for what the school is like? I know the NCLEX pass rates tell a story, but those can change too. I just can't find anywhere that talks about what a certain school is like. I want to apply everywhere EXCEPT the schools with a horrible record

Thanks for helping!

[ThatBigGuy]

There's really not a single place where you can go to find comprehensive ratings and reviews of all the country's nursing schools. The best way is to use the search function on this site. Also, Google works pretty good, just use phrases like "Bill's school of nursing reviews". A more time consuming, but current, idea would be to call the local hospital HR departments and see what their opinions are of particular schools.

Combine this with the NCLEX pass rates that you find through the state's BON, and you'll get a pretty good idea of what you're getting in to.