Is Rivier College a good school?

Jonghyunbb · Aug 18, 2020

Ahh this sounds pretty stressful. Thank you for all the information!

bluemoon23 · Feb 10, 2021

I am applying for next Spring 2022, need advice on rivier lpn to asn program. Is it worth doing it.

Shanny246 · Feb 10, 2021

I did not do the LPN-ASN program, but I did do the ASN program. I personally loved it. It was a great program with excellent instructors. I am very happy with the education and experience I got there.

bluemoon23 · Feb 10, 2021

It is expensive do thinking should I do or not.

I can only do evening college with kids and working.

Shanny246 · Feb 10, 2021

I also did the evening program because I had a child at the time (now I have even more kids!). I loved the evening program. I made excellent friends that I am still in contact with 10 years later. I cannot speak to the instructors now because I do not know who is there. If Pat Hagan is still there, she is AMAZING! I personally feel it was worth it.

bluemoon23 · Feb 10, 2021

Thanks for the information appreciate

bluemoon23 · Feb 11, 2021

Do u know how many days a week u have evening class and clinical and how to study.

Jonghyunbb · Feb 12, 2021

I actually go there now, I’m in my second semester and I actually like it a lot so far! The instructors are very knowledgeable and they actually care a lot for students. The ASN program to me right now feels a lot more doable as well. I also work every weekend, my peers also work a lot more and they can manage. Some are parents and there’s all different age groups. It’s stupid expensive for an ASN. That’s the down side but compared to some other community colleges I think it’s better. Less exams, one 12 hour clinical a week sounds way more reasonable. You also have simulation every other week depending on the semester. They won’t kick you out right away if you don’t do as well however you must maintain above a B- in all classes. I’m still trying to figure my way around but again I do like it a lot so far.

bluemoon23 · Feb 12, 2021

Thanks it is helpful.

I am already LPN and work 40 hr a week. So wanted to know how much I need to spend time. I can't afford to loose the job. How much chance do they give u if u don't do good in class and how any test u have per semester or class ?

Shanny246 · Feb 12, 2021

I did study groups with friends I made in the program. It is seriously what got us all through it! The study groups are such a help. They are not super flexible if you get below an 80, so you have to keep your grades up. It is very doable if you study regularly. The lowest grade I got was a B+ once. I can't remember how many exams I had, or how much time I spent studying exactly. I was sometimes at school until midnight doing study groups though (that was the time that worked for me because I had a young child). You can absolutely do it!

bluemoon23 · Feb 12, 2021

Dobu know any material for Nace exam for lpn to RN program

bluemoon23 · Feb 12, 2021

17 hours ago, Jonghyunbb said:

I actually go there now, I’m in my second semester and I actually like it a lot so far! The instructors are very knowledgeable and they actually care a lot for students. The ASN program to me right now feels a lot more doable as well. I also work every weekend, my peers also work a lot more and they can manage. Some are parents and there’s all different age groups. It’s stupid expensive for an ASN. That’s the down side but compared to some other community colleges I think it’s better. Less exams, one 12 hour clinical a week sounds way more reasonable. You also have simulation every other week depending on the semester. They won’t kick you out right away if you don’t do as well however you must maintain above a B- in all classes. I’m still trying to figure my way around but again I do like it a lot so far.

Do u have online test like ATI or HESI or on paper test. How and when is your clinical schedule weekend or weekdays.

Once I finish RN program I will be hire in my hospital in Infusion center.