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 Hi,

Is there anyone applying to this program that’s based in Florida in February 2021?

I’ve enrolled today and very excited to start in a few months.  With the cost of programs & how competitive it is these days; I’m glad to see an alternative out in the world!

Good Luck ? Everyone!

 

Specializes in oncology.

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NLCEX Pass Rate

Reporting PeriodAssociate of Science Degree in Nursing

2020   68.97%

2019   79.51%

2018   79.07%

Why are scores going down? Questions to ask

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Specializes in Psychiatric Nursing.

We had a webinar that covered everything related to this percentage.  I see that a lot of people are reluctant on attending ICHS, the only advice that I can give is if you’re “hesitant” please attend an on campus nursing program.  ICHS requires a person to be able to work “independently” I can say that I know ALOT of people have graduated, took the NCLEX and are now practicing as RN’s in California.  80% of Students enrolled at ICHS are from California.

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Specializes in Psychiatric Nursing.
28 minutes ago, Vivi88 said:

That is good to know.   Are you able to get a response from instructor if you have any questions?  

Yes, communication is cake.  I don’t understand why a lot of people are having issues.  I am a very persistent person, I will get answered regardless.  LOL

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Specializes in oncology.
4 minutes ago, YappaYee said:

We had a webinar that covered everything related to this percentage.

What was said?

 

4 minutes ago, YappaYee said:

 ICHS requires a person to be able to work “independently” I can say that I know ALOT of people have graduated, took the NCLEX and are now practicing as RN’s in California.  80% of Students enrolled at ICHS are from California.

I realize this but the number I cited does include those California nurses who took NCLEX. Results aways get attached to the school where the diploma/degree was initiated for testing.

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Specializes in Psychiatric Nursing.
1 hour ago, znurse08 said:

Hey this is good to know ! I’ll be starting April 5 and I’m going to start the same classes so what testing are they using are they using ATI sherpath or HESI because I keep hearing all different things. And how are the test done proctor do they have any specific days because it is so hard getting information from them and I’m just trying to set my schedule ahead of time especially my work schedule so that I can have enough time to really study thank you!

HESI but it’s not your normal “HESI” these are questions from ICHS that are used on a HESI platform.  These are questions that you should already know as an LVN.  Hope that helps...

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Specializes in Psychiatric Nursing.
3 minutes ago, londonflo said:

What was said?

 

I realize this but the number I cited does include those California nurses who took NCLEX. Results aways get attached to the school where the diploma/degree was initiated for testing.

Like I mentioned earlier, if in doubt this school would not be for you. 
 

Good Luck!

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Specializes in oncology.
12 minutes ago, YappaYee said:

We had a webinar that covered everything related to this percentage.  I see that a lot of people are reluctant on attending ICHS, the only advice that I can give is if you’re “hesitant” please attend an on campus nursing program

Where can I hear this webinar?I am out of state

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Specializes in Psychiatric Nursing.
Just now, londonflo said:

Where can I hear this webinar?I am out of state

Webinars are for students who are already enrolled.  They are not offered to just anyone.  Example:  webinars, zoom meetings  etc.

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Specializes in oncology.
4 minutes ago, YappaYee said:

Webinars are for students who are already enrolled.

The school's rationale for the lower NCLEX score is only available to those enrolled, not those considering to give a year of time and X #dollars. An odd recruitment strategy. Can you tell me what was their rationale for downtrending NLCEX pass rates?

I don't expect you to actually provide the testing analysis information but I find it disengenous that the school/owner and director choose not to explain and hide behind their students' skirts. It just is a BEWARE program, similar to Essential school of Nursing etc.

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Specializes in Psychiatric Nursing.

Again, like I stated earlier.  Please don’t waste anymore energy on something that you’re reluctant to.

For me:  All I needed was proof that people are practicing in the State of California that graduated from ICHS.  That was enough for me.  Regardless of percentages, strategies or anything in that nature.  I hope you find the information that you’re looking for.

Take care!

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1 hour ago, YappaYee said:

Again, like I stated earlier.  Please don’t waste anymore energy on something that you’re reluctant to.

For me:  All I needed was proof that people are practicing in the State of California that graduated from ICHS.  That was enough for me.  Regardless of percentages, strategies or anything in that nature.  I hope you find the information that you’re looking for.

Take care!

No matter which program we are in, we still need to study hard.  If student can’t pass one time, they still can try many times right? I know someone passed the fourth time. 

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4 hours ago, YappaYee said:

I’m currently in Med Surg I and Pyschiatric I

Lots of work, but so far it’s been great!

Have they said anything about when students will be cleared with American DataBank?  I placed my order a long time ago and it still shows the school has not paid for it.  Any word on clinicals for your session?  Even the online simulations?  I am in session #1 and have received zero information.  Every time I have asked about any of this I have gotten the brush off.  

As you mentioned in another post, I also was sold just on this school being online and meeting CA BRN standards (hopefully still does) so I've just been trying to go with the flow, but I am very concerned about their clinical being suspended.  What did they do for students who were in the last session(s) during COVID and their clinical locations were suspended?  Nobody has posted about that.  I also read this school was suspended from the Florida BRN mid-session a couple years ago and did not refund anybody; they made them wait until they were re-approved with the Florida BRN to continue.  

Whew.

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