Sanford Brown College of St. Peters, MO LPN to ADN RN

U.S.A. Missouri

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Hello All,

I currently in LPN school in Illinois and looking for a LPN to Assoc. RN program. I am greatly considering Sanford Brown in St. Peters, Missouri. I had an interview with them and the tuition is very high. Are there any graduates from there or happen to know anyone who has graduated from there? Is it really worth all the money or is it best to just go somewhere else and do ALL of the prereqs and take the longer route?

Specializes in telemetry, med surg, LTAC.

My kids are babies. They are 8, 5, and 2. And my husband is also in college. We are high school sweethearts and we had our first baby a year out of high school. I don't know how your story compares to some of the people that are in my class or me. Those kids are the reason why I live and if there is any way for me to better myself for them, the sooner the better. This has been a tough year and I couldn't imagine doing it for 3+ years. But really if SBC is not for you then don't do it. Do what you feel is best for you. Not everyone is the same. I'm just saying that God makes a way for everything, believe me. I have seen it and lived through it in only 27 years.....

Specializes in Med/Surg <1; Epic Certified <1.
I'm just saying that God makes a way for everything, believe me. I have seen it and lived through it in only 27 years.....

And I'm just saying -- it's very presumptuous to make the assumption that we are a bunch of naive, footloose and fancy-free "younger people" that are responding to the request for information about SBC.

A good majority of us are informed, educated, and mature adults who have done our homework both in the classroom and out about our educations. When someone asks an opinion on these boards, we feel inclined to offer OUR .02 about what we know; that's why they're asking.

I have my own personal experiences and knowledge of SBC; you have yours. My bottom line is that it's a shame for someone to pay those big bucks for that education when more affordable, accredited options are out there. Even if that means delaying the final RN for a year or so. There ARE other options....

Specializes in telemetry, med surg, LTAC.

Put yourself in my shoes. That's all I'm saying. What's good for you may not be good for me. I value everyone's opinion whether I agree or not. I'm saying personally I had no problem with the school. I already explained why I took this route. I thought it may help others out there. It does show your age on your profile. A lot of the people who have replied are younger folk. I mean I know I'm young too but I have had to mature quite fast. I definitely value an older nurse's opinoin. I have two aunts that have been nurses for over 25 years. They are both charge at major hospitals. I asked their opinion on my education and they didn't see a problem with it at all. One of them went to a four year university. They both said that considering my situation, it was best for me. When you have little money like most of us these days, and you are living day to day, sometimes you just have to do what you have to. I see what you are saying though. Just don't down the school because it makes nurses like me who went there and successfully passed their boards on the first try just a tad bit offended.

Thanks WDWpixieRN and dbacon.....I appreciated reading both of your opinions.

Specializes in telemetry, med surg, LTAC.

Anytime! Good Luck! I know you will make whatever decision is best for you no matter what! Keep us updated!

Specializes in telemetry, med surg, LTAC.

Oh and to let u all know, I passed my boards on the first try Tues!!!!!!!! YAY!!!

Specializes in Med/Surg <1; Epic Certified <1.
Oh and to let u all know, I passed my boards on the first try Tues!!!!!!!! YAY!!!

Hopefully others from their institution are doing the same. That will help their dismal pass rate for NCLEX and perhaps helps them justify their horrendous tuition costs.

wdwpixiern

I agree. It's the students that are duped and tricked into going to that school. Just for grins, I called SBC and told them I wanted to go to school, and asked what the tuition cost was. I told her I would pay cash. SHE WOULD NOT TELL ME THE COST. Only to come in for an interview and then she would tell me. RIP OFF. POTENTIAL STUDENTS BEWARE.

wdwpixiern

I agree. It's the students that are duped and tricked into going to that school. Just for grins, I called SBC and told them I wanted to go to school, and asked what the tuition cost was. I told her I would pay cash. SHE WOULD NOT TELL ME THE COST. Only to come in for an interview and then she would tell me. RIP OFF. POTENTIAL STUDENTS BEWARE.

I have to agree with you RJ---RN. I know people who went there for other majors and had a heck of a time going on to get a bachelors degree. (Oh and by the way I was almost hired there as a recruiter about 5 years ago but declined the offer). I had a coworker who got a degree from there in Business Admin and he said that he had to basically start over again because schools like SLU, Fontbonne, Wash U and Webster would not take all of his credits. Now again this is from a former student and this is what he told me. He did not tell me how much this degree cost but he said it was way more than what I paid for my ASN. I know it is a personal choice but why spend $50,000 if that is the correct amount for an ASN and for the school to not have all of its accredidation? My goodness if you do go on the get your bachelors look at how much that will cost in addition to the $50,000 you have already paid. Oh and I know of one hospital in particular that will not let Sandford Brown students have clinicals at their location.

Yep, you got it right! The students/graduates of course are defensive. I have nothing against them AT ALL. Sure they pass state board, I'm glad after all they paid! The instructors are good people too. It's the administration of the school, and the fact that they are not accredited, the cost is outrageous, and their graduates essentially start over again to get a bachelor's degree.

Specializes in telemetry, med surg, LTAC.
Hopefully others from their institution are doing the same. That will help their dismal pass rate for NCLEX and perhaps helps them justify their horrendous tuition costs.

I think that you are truly unaware of your blessings. I am counting mine and moving on. I am very proud of myself and the other 11 out of 15 classmates that have passed on the first try. I am also proud of the way that SBC is trying to improve their pass rates and education standards. I would pay any amount of money to have the freedom and opportunities that I do now. In fact I have an ER interview tomorrow. Pat on the back for me and anyone else improving their lives without the approval of others. Look down on SBC grads if you want but you may need to hire or work with one one day soon. Education is priceless to me and I am very happy with my decision. I will keep everyone updated on my progress in the years to come. I'm only 27, I got plenty of time! IM SO SO HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Specializes in Med/Surg <1; Epic Certified <1.
I think that you are truly unaware of your blessings. I am counting mine and moving on.

Look down on SBC grads if you want but you may need to hire or work with one one day soon. Education is priceless to me and I am very happy with my decision.

I think before you choose to quote ME on MY blessings, you may want to re-read my posts carefully.

I never, not once, made a reference to the quality of the program or the grads. I honestly don't know enough of them to do so.

I AM, however, aware of their high tuition fees (having looked in SBC before I went the route I did) AND the very public fact that their NCLEX pass rate has been inferior to the other schools located here for several years. I can also read very well, and have seen numerous posts on this site that attest to the fact that others have paid very high tuitions, and spent several years of time to get their degree, only to find out later that they have to REPEAT and REPAY to REDO much of that if they choose to pursue a higher degree.

I also went to school with someone who went to SBC for their LVN and they were EXTREMELY unhappy that they did so for many reasons -- financial, transferability, and others.

I'd suggest before you choose to make ME the target of your displaced anger, that you look around and read other posts. SBC has been the subject of many posts for many years; there are many others you can spend time pointing fingers at.

It's a good thing your education is "priceless" 'cause I guarantee you paid a heck of lot more for yours than I paid for my BS in Business from a local private university and my ASN combined.

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