International College of Health Sciences

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Hi Everyone,

I'm new here and hopefully I'm posting this in the right area. I'm currently an LVN in Ca and looking into a 1 year LVN-RN on-line program based out of Fl. The name of the school is called International College of Health Sciences based out of Boyton Beach, Fl. I was just wondering if anyone here has had some experiences in dealing with this school, currently attending, or could provide any insight into the program. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks

Specializes in oncology.
5 hours ago, YappaYee said:

Honestly it’s a lot of work, once you get into a routine it becomes 2nd nature.  You can do it!

Can you actually learn what you need to pass NCLEX on the first time? What are the lectures like?

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7 minutes ago, londonflo said:

Can you actually learn what you need to pass NCLEX on the first time? What are the lectures like?

So to be honest its ALOT of YOU knowing your context and you putting the time. It's an easy way to get your license dnt expect instructors to give u a blue print or info on midterms because they dnt even know whats on the test. Study your EAQ’s, HESI NCLEX book purchase recommend and start now. 
 

good luck! It can be done just make sure u place the effort and study ? study! And then once u graduate from IcHS then study study for your NCLEX

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Specializes in Psychiatric Nursing.
1 hour ago, LVNtracy said:

What does “a lot of work” mean.  I work full time too and I don’t know if I can do all 3 at once but I am tempted ?. Can you give me more insight? Thank you! 

Lessons, PowerPoints, Quizzes due every week x15 weeks.

Midterm/Exam

Simulations, Case Studies, Zooms, etc.

There is also an exit exam!

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Specializes in oncology.

 It can be done just make sure u place the effort and study ? study! And then once u graduate from IcHS then study study for your NCLEX. 

Real-life  for ICHS is : Pass rate 2018 to 2020 = 67.61%  2 out of 3 pass. Subsequent rates are 40 % pass each additional time for all programs. 

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Specializes in Psychiatric Nursing.
19 minutes ago, Mtz25 said:

So to be honest its ALOT of YOU knowing your context and you putting the time. It's an easy way to get your license dnt expect instructors to give u a blue print or info on midterms because they dnt even know whats on the test. Study your EAQ’s, HESI NCLEX book purchase recommend and start now. 
 

good luck! It can be done just make sure u place the effort and study ? study! And then once u graduate from IcHS then study study for your NCLEX

“Blue Print” is right on the nose!  Don’t expect a “step by step” guide on what’s gonna be on your exams.  HESI makes the exams….

2 minutes ago, londonflo said:

 It can be done just make sure u place the effort and study ? study! And then once u graduate from IcHS then study study for your NCLEX. 

Real-life  for ICHS is : Pass rate 2018 to 2020 = 67.61%  2 out of 3 pass. Subsequent rates are 40 % pass each additional time for all programs. 
 

That’s why it’s always best to do what’s best for you!  People will bring up these “pass rates” all day long but at the end of the day, you do what you feel is right for you.  

 

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Specializes in oncology.
5 minutes ago, YappaYee said:

dnt expect instructors to give u a blue print or info on midterms because they dnt even know whats on the test.

Aren't even these teacher-constructed tests? Who writes the questions? Well if it is HESI, how do they know what was taught?

There are so many outside influences for evaluating your performance but the teaching is internal.

 

 

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Specializes in Psychiatric Nursing.
Just now, londonflo said:

Aren't even these teacher-constructed tests? Who writes the questions? 

It’s best if you contact an advisor in regards to the in-depth of questions.  I’m just here to let you all know it’s a “legit” school and yes people are licensed in Ca.  
 

I am almost done and good luck to those of you starting November 2021!

 

Take care!

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5 minutes ago, londonflo said:

Aren't even these teacher-constructed tests? Who writes the questions? Well if it is HESI, how do they know what was taught?

There are so many outside influences for evaluating your performance but the teaching is internal.

 

 

They go based on evolve elsevier  HESI content 

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Specializes in Corrections, LTAC.
4 minutes ago, YappaYee said:

It’s best if you contact an advisor in regards to the in-depth of questions.  I’m just here to let you all know it’s a “legit” school and yes people are licensed in Ca.  
 

I am almost done and good luck to those of you starting November 2021!

 

Take care!

That’s valid enough for me! Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m sincerely looking forward to attending. Take care & good luck on the exit and NCLEX @YappaYee

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Specializes in Psychiatric Nursing.
2 minutes ago, luckycharmSVN said:

That’s valid enough for me! Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m sincerely looking forward to attending. Take care & good luck on the exit and NCLEX @YappaYee

Anytime!  You got this!

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Yes thank you!  I’ve followed the information you have provided in here since you started.  Much appreciated @YappaYee

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7 hours ago, YappaYee said:

If you contact admissions and state that you would like to take Med Surg I and Psych along with Pharmacology, they will allow it.  They don’t recommend it, but it can be done.

Who is your admissions advisor?

I'm starting Nov 8th and asked about taking Pharm with Med Surg and Psych but my admissions advisor said it's not possible... How did you get around this?

I'd really hate to waste an entire semester taking a 3 unit Pharm class.

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