itt tech scam?

dorkypanda · Oct 21, 2014

I have read from others that people should generally avoid these itt tech schools because it costs a whole lot and yet its reputation isn't representative of what you get out of it. The other worry is will people be able to use their degree from the itt tech school? I remember skimming somewhere that employers may not like degrees from this institution. I'm not 100% sure on this but you need to be careful in reading the information and do search on AN for similar questions posted about itt tech schools.

agills · Oct 21, 2014

i looked into it online and some people say avoid others say it good i just have mixed emotions about what to do

dorkypanda · Oct 21, 2014

I've also heard both sides too.

Have you looked at other programs in your area especially adn and BSN programs? those should be more reliable generally than itt tech. Of the two, adn is cheaper BSN is probably more costly.

those programs may require an entrance exam but you have to check.

RunBabyRN · Oct 21, 2014

In general, it's good to avoid tech schools. They are known for holding people's ability to graduate until they pay for some expensive test, or for having high instructor turnover, making it nearly impossible to pass the classes, and for a lot of hidden fees. The classes are rarely transferable, so if you want to further your education down the road, you might be forced to start from scratch. Then there's the factor that dorkypanda mentioned- employers tend to avoid new hires from these schools. With how competitive the nursing market is right now (pretty cutthroat), you need every advantage you can get.

agills · Oct 21, 2014

i want to become a rn. and yes i have applied to faulkner and bishop n virginia college

agills · Oct 21, 2014

thank you i think imma just avoid it all together

LadyFree28, BSN, LPN, RN · Oct 21, 2014

Have you looked into your local community college before going to ITT?

This program is a commercial school, which usually doesn't transfer to area universities in order to obtain a bachelors or even a graduate degree if one wants one in the future.

Before signing up for the program, what you need to do is find out what your area market is going for, and where they hire from-I'm sure it's from the local CC and universities before they choose ITT.

I suggest you do the most prudent thing and go the most reasonable route and start your studies at your local community college and go from there, it will save you a TON of money. :yes:

WookieeRN, BSN, MSN, RN · Oct 21, 2014

Honestly, I am speaking from experience from an HR perspective off the record... We have a rule in our (non-nursing) department that we do not hire anyone with a degree from ITT Tech and other similar for profit schools because of concerns with adequate preparedness for the work force. We used to in the past, but we just weren't satisfied with the quality of candidates and had a lot of problems.

Your best bet would be to call local hospitals or other places you may want to work and see if they hire candidates from the schools you are looking at.

studentnursemon86 · Oct 21, 2014

You are probably better off with a community college. If you got your LPN or RN from a tech school, some colleges won't accept credits from them if you want to further your education.

I looked into Lincoln Tech LPN program before deciding to go to a community college for the RN program because of that.

203bravo, MSN, APRN · Oct 21, 2014

I can't help but wonder --- they are giving you 35k at the very start --- how much does the entire program cost??

RunBabyRN · Oct 22, 2014

I can't help but wonder --- they are giving you 35k at the very start --- how much does the entire program cost??

I wondered the same thing.