ICHS 2022

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Hello! Is there anybody who will be attending International College of Health Sciences (ICHS) in Florida in 2022?

Specializes in LVN 12 years.
On 3/17/2022 at 4:33 AM, Essy said:

Joining June 2022 Cohort here

I am starting in June as well. Are you from California? Have you scheduled your test yet?

On 4/16/2022 at 6:52 AM, Yuliana Veliz said:

Hello! Me, im scared . Im from california, [[email protected]] 

I'm starting in June from California

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On 4/23/2022 at 7:07 AM, Dsierra4 said:

I am!

Me too! 

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Specializes in Urology, Psychiatry.

Hi everyone,

I ran across this program as well, but is it TRULY transferrable to get a California RN license once you got one on Florida? 
this program reminds me of Excelsior college that was banned from

California being eligible so I’m weary to waste $46k on a school where I can never work in California. I was told today I got in, and can start in June. I need time to think about it. Sounds to good to be true. I would need to repeat all my prerequisites to apply to any school in California as they are 5-7 years old. 

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Hey everyone, is anyone starting in June 2022? I want to enrol but I would love to get more information first.

Thank you!

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On 4/18/2022 at 7:27 PM, Jdeol said:

Guys please share your ICHS experience. I am joining ASN in October. I have zero background of nursing/ medical but I want to start working in health care. Please guide me. I am from California 

 

OK I will be 1000% honest. I think it is technically possible to pass this program without any patient care background...but without that or an in person, immersive nursing school experience where your teachers have a smaller instructor to student ratio and can guide you more personally, I'm not sure you'll get what you need in order to come out where you'd feel comfortable and ready to practice. I don't think many get out of nursing school and feel fully confident, but I think it could definitely be a disadvantage starting out in your career, one I'd want to consider. There are people in my class without background and I see them struggling to adapt to the type of thinking you have to use when answering nursing questions/ solving patient related issues. **But** everyone is different so please don't take that as fact or let it deter you if this is the best option. With enough tenacity and focus, I think you can be successful. That said, if you can, I think you will be SO much better off if you get oriented to basic patient care before you start. They have a ton of one month CNA courses you can go through. It's hard work for little pay, but you'll gain fundamentals that will benefit you in your career. I'd also start casually watching nursing videos on Youtube, talking to nurses you know, seeking out community in your classmates, etc. {You're obviously already on this if you're posting here!}. I'm in the last month of the first semester and I can say this program definitely has its pros and cons but it offers the flexibility I need and I have friends that graduated this Summer and have endorsed their license to CA so I know it works. Good luck! ?

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On 5/3/2022 at 6:07 PM, nea415 said:

Hi everyone,

I ran across this program as well, but is it TRULY transferrable to get a California RN license once you got one on Florida? 
this program reminds me of Excelsior college that was banned from

California being eligible so I’m weary to waste $46k on a school where I can never work in California. I was told today I got in, and can start in June. I need time to think about it. Sounds to good to be true. I would need to repeat all my prerequisites to apply to any school in California as they are 5-7 years old. 

I can verify that multiple coworkers have been endorsed here in CA from this school. It is truly transferrable, just takes a few months and a little $ of course. In your case I'd consider it because efffff taking all those classes over again... But I do want to note..... This program definitely has its pros and cons to consider based on individual circumstances. (I've posted full reviews on this thread). It is flexible, the instructors are friendly, I'm not waiting another few yrs to get into a CA program, and I can continue working whereas in a traditional in person program that's a bit more difficult....I'm very grateful these things. But just know, you are one of 250+ and it creates logistical situations you just have to deal with, like repeat questions, students struggling with navigating technological compenents of our program, etc... and while it sounds like nbd, all those situations add up and take away from learning time in our live sessions. I usually feel comfortable with the content without the live sessions, but they can be frustrating to sit through. They're not the most effective use of time and not super helpful, just a requirement to fulfill. The best resources I use to study for the tests are outside resources like SimpleNursing and Picmonics. So all that said, if your circumstances require an alternative like this and you can independently prepare yourself, do it! I have no regrets so far. But if you need that more personalized guidance or don't want to seek it out elsewhere with alternative resources... I'd consider all options. Good luck!! 

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Specializes in LVN.
On 4/13/2022 at 10:02 AM, ktaueetia said:

My coworker recently talked to somebody from the school and this is what she said, "I talked to the lady from the school yesterday they said they resumed all clinical rotations so we have to go more days. 1st semester 10days, second semester 14 days, 3 semester 16 days then at the end is 21days."

Wow,  I as well am getting ready to start June 6. When I talked to my advisor she said 7-14 days every 3-3 1/2 months you would need to fly out to Florida. I will need to maybe rethink this. I work full time and not sure my job will give me time off to do this. These days are much more. I'm a bit scared now.

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Specializes in DSD, infection prevention, wound care.

It’s impossible to work full time in this program. I am finishing Medsurg 1 and psych now. I graduate in January. Trust me, Fulltime work is impossible. 
you get to make your own schedule for clinicals. 
 

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Specializes in LVN.
20 minutes ago, Trlyons_LVN said:

It’s impossible to work full time in this program. I am finishing Medsurg 1 and psych now. I graduate in January. Trust me, Fulltime work is impossible. 
you get to make your own schedule for clinicals. 
 

Hi! I started in April and will go into Medsurg 1 and Psych next! What have they told you about the clinical hours? How long per semester will we be having to fly out at a time?

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Specializes in DSD, infection prevention, wound care.

I tested out of the first semester so this is my first semester technically. I also received experential credit so my time is way less than a majority of everybody else’s. They no longer offer the experential  credit. 
you must go over and complete a two day check off prior to starting your clinical hours. We have not been able to start clinical hours yet but we will be starting next semester, Which you most likely will too. 
it’s anywhere from 9-14 days per semester. Not including check offs. 
so, you need to fly over the day before minimum. You can do it all at once or break up those days throughout your semester.

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Specializes in LVN.
5 minutes ago, Trlyons_LVN said:

I tested out of the first semester so this is my first semester technically. I also received experential credit so my time is way less than a majority of everybody else’s. They no longer offer the experential  credit. 
you must go over and complete a two day check off prior to starting your clinical hours. We have not been able to start clinical hours yet but we will be starting next semester, Which you most likely will too. 
it’s anywhere from 9-14 days per semester. Not including check offs. 
so, you need to fly over the day before minimum. You can do it all at once or break up those days throughout your semester.

Bummer that they don't offer the experiential any more! This was very helpful! Thank you!

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Specializes in Urology, Psychiatry.

When did they stop experimental credit? I just spoke to them 2 weeks ago and they said they offer that. I also have been licensed since 2006. 
was the test hard to skip the bridge part? 
I've primarily worked in specialty so I’m rusty on overall nursing skills. They said if I pass it will take one year. 

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