Is there a good school in Arlington/Dallas area?

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I decided to leave my program because I couldn't tolerate it any longer. The school lacked organization and failed to deliver the education expected, despite the high tuition fees. What frustrated me the most was that they expected us to be prepared, even though the instructors themselves weren't adequately prepared for lessons and lab classes. They often resorted to playing YouTube videos during lab sessions and provided no supervision during skill practice. Some instructors often said, 'I have never done this in my life,' and did not show us how to do the skills. I couldn't stand it. 

For didactic courses, they simply read off the PowerPoint slides, and the exam questions differed significantly from what they taught. They refused to do exam reviews, claiming that it would encourage memorization of answers rather than fostering critical thinking. It became apparent that their priority was securing exam questions (because they are too lazy to make new exams every year) rather than supporting students in understanding and applying the material. This was particularly frustrating given the significant financial investment required, approximately $20,000 per semester. Consequently, I made the decision to withdraw from the program.

I am currently searching for a nursing school in the Arlington/Dallas/Fort Worth area that offers a quality education. I want to avoid unnecessary struggles due to a lack of school and faculty support. Dealing with challenging course materials and extensive studying is already stressful enough, and I don't want to compound it with a poorly organized program.

Are all nursing schools as disorganized and challenging as my previous experience? I've almost lost all motivation and interest because I had to teach myself most of the material in my last program. I'm sincerely seeking a reputable school that can adequately prepare me to become a confident and skilled nurse. Do you have any recommendations? I am considering Collin college, it seems pretty competitive in that area. I am not sure whether it means they provides good education or not. 

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Specializes in General Nursing.

I attended and graduated from Collin "way back when....”.  It was indeed quite a quality school and provided me with a very steady footing to enter the nursing world when I graduated.  I still meet fellow Collin-graduates that shine so I believe it is still a place to receive a quality education.  I have at least one classmate who is now there as a professor!

Best of luck in your search.

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@Trebug Thank you so much! I noticed that Collin program is not just a few years, it has been a while which I believe would be more organized and they know what they are doing. I heard that Collin is very competitive. I will try to get into Collin. Thank you so much again!

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If you don't mind me asking, what school are you talking about? I want to know so I can avoid it LOL. I'm trying to find good/recommended ABSN programs right now too. 

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@AnnaF22 I wish I could DM you. It's a school in one of the big cities, not Austin, not Houston. It is a Catholic school. 

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I won't be applying to any catholic schools so great, thanks!

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