Laboure

bpriest · Apr 15, 2011

I'm in the same boat - any info would be greatly appreciated!

kiki617 · Apr 25, 2011

Laboure...anyone!? Would really appreciate any input. Thanks!!

kiki617 · May 8, 2011

bpriest- have you received any feedback on Laboure since your post? I still haven't received much and my acceptance is running out. Seriously stressed out about such a big decision. Any feedback would be helpful.

bpriest · May 9, 2011

sorry, nope, I never heard anything from anyone!

Redsox456 · May 11, 2011

Most of the negativity comes from the students who don't pass. However, the school is expensive, unorganized, no one answers the phone and accomplishing the simplest tasks like registering for classes is a pain. They do not accept any transfer credits for science credits. That being said, if you do well in your classes and pay your bill on time for early registration you will be fine.

dani815 · May 25, 2011

I am currently a student at Laboure. I graduated with my BA in 2009, then decided I actually wanted to do nursing (rolls eyes), so I began the hunt for accelerated BSN programs. They seemed to be very competitive and the hours were impossible with work and a family. I opted to go to Laboure, it is flexible and almost part-time. I started fall 2010, finished the christianity classes and am starting nursing classes in September. In the winter I will also start BSN classes, they are letting me do both since I already have a prior degree.

I agree it is expensive, but what school isn't? Nursing school is hard wherever you go, they do have pretty tight standards once you get into the Nursing classes, but that is how any school weeds people out. Laboure has been a great option for me, I basically will have done it part time in three years and 6 months (RN/BSN). I am in the day program and there has been a lot of flexibility and I am in Nursing classes when I was promised. No place is perfect, but I think it is a decent school, so far.

Sorry this was so long, just my two cents.

dani815 · May 25, 2011

One other thing, I would not advise starting at Laboure if you do not plan on finishing there. None of your classes will transfer, every school has different core Nursing classes, good luck!

kiki617 · May 26, 2011

Thanks for responding dani815!! Your post was def helpful. What do you mean theyre letting you take some of the BSN coursework? Also, do you ever run into evening program people, ever hear anything about that program? (sorry to keep asking questions!)

dani815 · May 26, 2011

Hey! I am happy to help answer any questions I can from a students point of view. They are letting me take BSN classes along with ASN/NUR classes because I already have a bachelors degree, so when I finish the ASN part and pass my boards (hopefully) then I will just need to take the clinical part of my BSN and I will be all set.

I do know one evening person, she said it is very difficult to get into NUR classes and clinicals, at least right now. Some people have transferred into the day program for a better chance at starting NUR classes tis fall. I am in the day program. Obviously there are certain politics to that, I have found that if you talk to the right people you will get what you need, but isn't that the case everywhere?

Happy to answer whatever other questions you may have, it is so confusing!

rnwannabe77 · Jun 6, 2011

A good friend of mine graduated from Laboure quite a few years ago. She loved it there! My sister is currently finishing her prereqs now and starts the full-time RN program in September. Although she hasn't started the program yet, she absolutely loves it there too!

I am currently enrolled in my second year of an LPN program at a community college. I plan on applying to Laboure in addition to a few other local colleges after obtaining my LPN license next year. I ultimately want to go on an obtain my BSN. For now, I am taking baby steps to get there.

I contemplated applying to Laboure prior to entering the LPN program last year; however, I found out they won't accept my A&P 1&2 (and other Sciences I believe), and I REALLY don't want to retake those classes.

I know this isn't of much help to you, but just thought I'd share what I know.

Good luck with whatever you decide to do!

allnurses Guide · Jun 6, 2011

I haven't visited or taken classes at Laboure.

I have heard a number of comments at a number of clinical sites in and around Boston suggesting that Laboure is not a place to get a solid education. While school makes up only part of your experience, having good experiences and connections at clinical is important to getting a job (and not killing anyone).

Like many things you'll find in nursing, taking the quick and easy way is often not the most prudent.