I go to ITT-Tech...

Nursing Students School Programs

Published

So I am in the 3rd week of my second quarter at ITT-Tech in Phoenix. I am not going to lie, the first quarter nursing class is very boring and dry, but it is picking up a bit in this quarter. In our first quarter (11 weeks) we basically learned the history of nursing, the nursing process, and a brief intro to nursing diagnosis.

In the second quarter we have began doing labs. So far we have done mostly CNA stuff, which is fine.

I am basically just curious if this sounds somewhat similar to other schools. We only go 1 day a week (for nursing), for 4 hours. (we also have other classes like math, anatomy and physiolgy ect ect for a total of 3 classes a quarter, so 3 days a week in all)

I am also more then happy to answer any questions you have about the school.

PS. Just so you know, I am enjoying the program, I am just curious how other schools do things.

Thanks in advance!

I started the brand new first nursing ITT program in tampa florida In Dec 2009 I agree the first quater was boring but now we are doing the cna stuff and actually getting into the field. I am already a LPN so it sucks that we couldnt get exempt from the CNA stuff but oh well and for all thoses people who say that ITT is a a joke listen an RN is an RN gimme a break! Its all about how u present your self , be confident, be safe eventually ITT will have its reputation built by us nurses not by what others think.The amount of homework we get is ridiculous but that is everywhere ....if you have anymore questions please feel free to ask.....lol

Hey 2008pn. I am considering applying at ITT Tech Tampa for their June '10 program. Before I take the HESSI Exam I was hoping you could answer some of my questions. How does the structure of their courses work? Do you take several classes concurrently, or is it one at a time? Do you personally take any online courses? I have never done the online thing - so I don't know what type of distance learner I would be. You mentioned homework. I was in a LPN Program and didn't have homework, but the studying was PLENTY! We just had exam after exam. Can you tell me how long the RN program is? And what their "passing grade" is? What if you fail a course? Can it be repeated? Also, do they mix the core courses with the gen-eds, or is it strictly in order as it is on the website. One last thing, do you know anything about their accreditation? I'm assuming ITT is nationally accredited. I didn't see them on the NLN site, but like you said, a nurse is a nurse. I'm sorry for all of my questions. I really got burned going to a private LPN program and don't want to make another poor choice. Nursing has been my passion and I want to continue no matter what. Thanks in advance for your time :)

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in ICU + Infection Prevention.
I'm assuming ITT is nationally accredited. I didn't see them on the NLN site

You won't find them on the NLN, CCNE, or HLC sites. ITT is only accredited nationally by ACICS, which is controversial because their Board of Directors is comprised of the executives of the same for-profits they are accrediting (can you say conflict-of-interest?).

To some extent al college and schools are for profit. Grants and alumni donations are not the only way my state college is paying for its considerable ongoing building program.

You have no idea what "for profit" means apparently.

For profit means that any revenue (money) not deemed necessary to ensure future profit (operating costs and reinvestment) is is payed out to:

1. owners

2. executives

3. investors

That is ENTIRELY different from a non-profit. If a non-profit has extra money it:

1. Improves things for the students (improved facilities, better faculty, etc)

2. Lowers fees/tuition

3. Invests for future lean times to lessen future increases in costs

Wow. 3.8 and 7 years of experience and still rejected? Dang!

Denver Colorado is one of the most competitive nursing school areas in the nation. That said, different schools look for different desirable qualities in their candidates.

The school that rejected me was looking ONLY at your GPA and essays. There was no opportunity to even mention prior healthcare experience unless you could squeeze it into your essay. (So a 3.9 or 4.0 was key)

The school that accepted me places great value on service-before-self and experience in addition to their high academic standards (so a 3.5+ with other desirable qualities was good).

It's never hopeless, it is finding the school who wants someone like you as much as it is about finding the school you want.

Again, here is a difference in the for profit world and the non profit world. A for profit looks at a student:

1. Can they pay?

2. Can meet the minimums? (which are usually lower than non-profits because you need more who can meet #1)

Versus the common waitlist CC non-profit model:

1. Can they meet the requirements? Sweet! Get in line!

Versus merit based non profits:

1. Can they meet the requirements?

2. Is this the type of student we want based on our educational philosophy?

3. If so, are they the best of category 1?

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in IMCU.

@SummitAP

Perhaps you should dial back the tone your responses. You are purposely making an obtuse interpretation of my remark.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in ICU + Infection Prevention.
@SummitAP

Perhaps you should dial back the tone your responses. You are purposely making an obtuse interpretation of my remark.

I submit that you are equivocating.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
i submit that you are equivocating.

someone needs to step in before the subject gets shut down please remeber to be respectful everyone is allowed to have their opinions. getting back to the point all i want to do is help people. i did the patience thing and waited 4 years olny to be rejected because of my 3.49 gpa so here comes itt. school is what you make of it, you know. we actually have a lot of good teachers who also work at the universities as nursing instructors, we have army nurse, so i feel very confident in what i have. in my opionio all schools are for profit, cc try to nickel and dime you for everything if you ask me. at my school almost everything is included...free so there you have it :redpinkhe:redpinkhe

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Hey 2008pn. I am considering applying at ITT Tech Tampa for their June '10 program. Before I take the HESSI Exam I was hoping you could answer some of my questions. How does the structure of their courses work? Do you take several classes concurrently, or is it one at a time? Do you personally take any online courses? I have never done the online thing - so I don't know what type of distance learner I would be. You mentioned homework. I was in a LPN Program and didn't have homework, but the studying was PLENTY! We just had exam after exam. Can you tell me how long the RN program is? And what their "passing grade" is? What if you fail a course? Can it be repeated? Also, do they mix the core courses with the gen-eds, or is it strictly in order as it is on the website. One last thing, do you know anything about their accreditation? I'm assuming ITT is nationally accredited. I didn't see them on the NLN site, but like you said, a nurse is a nurse. I'm sorry for all of my questions. I really got burned going to a private LPN program and don't want to make another poor choice. Nursing has been my passion and I want to continue no matter what. Thanks in advance for your time :)

First off we are known as an ADN nursing program but we are designed as a BSN program meaning we are getting extra for the amount of money we are paying. As of right know I am taking 2 classes NU110 and NU110 Lab, usually no more then 2 or 3 classes. I don't take and don't like Online classes. The program is 27 months. Passing is "70" It is 27 months because it is general-ed and nursing program. What LPN school did you got to?? Our Nursing coordinator is wonderful you will love her, she works as a nursing instructor for USF, Galen, and as a part time nurse for a lawyers office.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in ICU + Infection Prevention.
In my opionio all schools are for profit, cc try to nickel and dime you for everything if you ask me. At my school almost everything is included...FREE

Again with the definition of for profit (excess goes into the pockets of the executives/investors)...

If you think a CC is trying to nickel and dime you charging 5K-20K for an ADN versus ITT charging what, 50-60K, then everything ELSE is "free"? I don't really understand your reasoning...

Up Vote Up Vote ×

2008pn, thanks for sharing your perspective on ITT.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

The trade/tech schools have always been under controversy. If you feel like you are getting an adequate education and have checked things out with the hospitals making them aware you are NOT in an accredited program, then you don't really have anymore to lose. This wouldn't work in my area however (nyc) because hospitals require you graduate from an accredited school.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in IMCU.
I am in 100% agreement with everything SummitAP has posted thus far;

please remember you're getting an ADN from a private non-accredited school.... (I believe they may have provisional only)

Anyway, back to your Questions; yes it does sound typical of my nursing program; we did AP 1 and 2, chem, sociology and other core classes first 2 semesters (BSN program) afterwards we began Health Assessment and Adult Health I with CNA-training in labs, and afterward clinicals finally started.

I just checked -- I didn't see that they even had candidate status. Unless they are called something other than ATT. It was in Arizona right?

http://www.nlnac.org/Forms/directory_search.htm

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
I just checked -- I didn't see that they even had candidate status. Unless they are called something other than ATT. It was in Arizona right?

http://www.nlnac.org/Forms/directory_search.htm

The school is called ITT. Their nursing programs do not have accreditation from the NLN or CCNE. Many nursing programs that are offered at for-profit trade schools do not possess NLN or CCNE accreditation. The graduates are still eligible to sit for NCLEX because the school is approved by the state's BON.
Up Vote Up Vote ×

The ITT in Indiana is pending NLN accredidation. Just because it isn't granted YET doesn't mean it won't be. The school I got undergraduate from is still pending NLN approval, but it is a well respected BSN program.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Add a Comment