First off, since this is my first post, I would like to say hello to everyone here! :w00t:
I have been trolling this site and forum for several months ever since I decided to make the switch to nursing school. I was at the University of Cincinnati for 3 years (2 years in business and 1 year in IT) before I decided to look into their nursing school. But their waiting list was over a year long. So after looking on here I saw the list of schools with no waiting list and saw Hondros on in. I just started my classes on Monday (Jan 7th) so I've only been in it for about a week now. But so far it seems good, the only thing I can compare it to is business and IT classes at UC. But if anyone has any questions about Hondros I would be more than happy to answer them for you. Also just FYI I'm taking my classes at the West Chester and Mason locations.
Financial Aid emailed me, today, to let me know that I need to increase my Sally Mae loan by almost $1800 because they're having a price increase in Jan. Isn't the enrollment agreement a binding contract? I signed mine back in September, and it lists all of the costs for the entire program (both levels). Does anyone know if they have to honor those prices?
I'm going to bet that somewhere in their agreement it says that they can change the cost as they see fit. Most colleges raise their tuition from year to year... sorry...
Just another reason why Good Sam or Christ is looking better for me!
There is a statement on the enrollment agreement that says they could increase the price of books, fees etc. and will try to give a 90 day notice if possible. If you go on the portal, they are wanting us to register for classes but there is a problem with the system right now so we can't do it.
I was afraid of that. It just really makes me wonder why we weren't informed of this price increase during our financial aid meetings. (Mine was just last month!) I have thought about maybe switching schools, but it all keeps coming down to convenience. My parents (who watch my children for me) live right across the street from the W.C. campus!
All of my loan info was on my portal, as well. I couldn't figure out if they were wanting us to register for classes, or if it had just been opened up for current students to schedule their next set of classes.
Thank you both for the info! I have some serious decision-making to do and not very much time to do it!
I was wondering the same thing so I hear ya! It's a tough decision, especially when there is such a process to go through to get admitted into nursing school. I'm confused too.
Well, I won't be able to do much until Fri., but I intend to call the school to voice my concerns about some of these issues. As far as the price increase goes, I guess I won't worry too much about it, but it just seems frustrating to pay so much if we're not going to get a great experience. I can handle a little chaos, if it's just a "new school" thing, as long as they are adequately preparing us to take the boards! I'll let you know what I find out!
that would be great..thanks! based on my information session with the school, they have a 90% pass rate for the nclex (pn) which i think is pretty good (of course there is room for improvement...100% would be awesome). i don't think there was any info. on the pass rates for the rn because the class just recently graduated or will soon be graduating. i later found out however, that the school has a 75% completion/graduation rate. i don't know if that is because the classes are very difficult (which i am certain they are!!) or what. so, when you combine these two numbers (depending on how you look at it) about 65% of the students graduate and pass the nclex the first time around.
Those numbers actually make me feel ALOT better about the school, in general! I mean, it certainly would be better if we had awesome clinical experiences, etc., but we basically won't learn what it's like to be a nurse until after we're licensed and working anyway. My main concern is being able to get my license in the first place.
The main thing that I'm worried about is being "street smart". As in once I get into the work force will I really be able to do what I'm learning. Yeah I can pass the tests and hopefully pass NCLEX, but I want the hands on. I want to know that I can do these things...not just know how to do them on paper. This is why I'm having such a hard time with the clinicals. I talked to friends in the nursing program at UC and when I told them I was taking clinicals at a day care and that all my clinicals have been at nursing homes they kind of laughed at me. They get to go to hospitals and actually get to practice what they learn in class.
The only thing, besides taking vitals, passing meds or giving a bath, that I've done was give an insulin shot. And that's pretty much how it is for everyone else too. I'm a hands on learner so I feel like this is really hurting me in the long run.
As far as the price increase is concerned... About 3 months ago they were approved for government loans. So you might want to look into filling out a FAFSA form and getting money through the government that way.
I think they have only graduated 2...maybe 3 classes with each of those classes having probably 30-40 people each... In my opinion this is not good. Having 1 out of every 4 students not graduate is bad, especially if that person makes it all the way to the end only to fail a class for the second time. I hope you guys know about their 2 failed classes rule. You can only fail 2 classes before you are asked to leave the school.
The thought of getting kicked out for failing 2 classes is definitely a concern, but I think a lot of schools have that rule. I, too, learn better when I can do things "hands-on". I meant to ask you-- what kinds of things are we going to be required to practice on each other? I'm not gonna lie--I'm not really looking forward to someone coming at me with a needle when they don't really know what to do with it! Thanks for the info!
based on my information session with the school, they have a 90% pass rate for the nclex (pn) which i think is pretty good (of course there is room for improvement...100% would be awesome). i don't think there was any info. on the pass rates for the rn because the class just recently graduated or will soon be graduating. i later found out however, that the school has a 75% completion/graduation rate. i don't know if that is because the classes are very difficult (which i am certain they are!!) or what. so, when you combine these two numbers (depending on how you look at it) about 65% of the students graduate 
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Financial Aid emailed me, today, to let me know that I need to increase my Sally Mae loan by almost $1800 because they're having a price increase in Jan. Isn't the enrollment agreement a binding contract? I signed mine back in September, and it lists all of the costs for the entire program (both levels). Does anyone know if they have to honor those prices?