Nightingale College 2023

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Hey guys I'm super excited to be starting Nightingale's RN program fall 2023. I tested out of reading, writing, and math. I was a little nervous to test because im pretty bad at math but its actually pretty easy. They're accepting 30 of my pre req credits so it will take me 24 months to complete the remaining credits. I have to finish up my fasfa application fingers crossed I hope it covers a good amount of the tuition. Anyone else starting this fall?

Hi! Looking into Nightingale's BSN program and would like to see if anyone has any information on how they schedule their clinical rotations? I heard it goes in block, but are students able to pick AM or PM rotations? 

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Specializes in Lvn.

Hello, 

I am starting in Jan I have passed the entrance exam now I'm preparing for the HESI. Does anyone have any advice on what to study? I'm kind of nervous 

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This program needs to be shut down. You will not learn much. The teachers will blanatly tell you to YouTube things. I am sorry but I am not paying to attend the Univeristy of YouTube. The teachers are very lazy as well. The webinars are pretty much the same thing over and over. The teachers will spend most of the webinar time talking about themselves and their nursing careers. In fact, I know more about the teachers background than the subject matter itself. Not to mention the fact that they raise the tution every semster. Med/Surg clincals are in a SNF (nursing home)... this is a complete joke and a waste of time and money if you really care about being a safe and kowldegable nurse. This school is ran by the same people who ran Heald college and look at the outcome.

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Coco nurse1 said:

This program needs to be shut down. You will not learn much. The teachers will blanatly tell you to YouTube things. I am sorry but I am not paying to attend the Univeristy of YouTube. The teachers are very lazy as well. The webinars are pretty much the same thing over and over. The teachers will spend most of the webinar time talking about themselves and their nursing careers. In fact, I know more about the teachers background than the subject matter itself. Not to mention the fact that they raise the tution every semster. Med/Surg clincals are in a SNF (nursing home)... this is a complete joke and a waste of time and money if you really care about being a safe and kowldegable nurse. This school is ran by the same people who ran Heald college and look at the outcome.

Are you still attending Nightingale? How far along are you in the program? I decided not to attend, and instead went with another well-established school. Still private, but they've been around for awhile and have mostly great reviews other than regards to the cost. They also have better NCLEX pass rates. The instructors aren't bad so far, I'll have to make a new assessment next semester since it'll be my first set of actual nursing courses. 

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chempansy said:

Are you still attending Nightingale? How far along are you in the program? I decided not to attend, and instead went with another well-established school. Still private, but they've been around for awhile and have mostly great reviews other than regards to the cost. They also have better NCLEX pass rates. The instructors aren't bad so far, I'll have to make a new assessment next semester since it'll be my first set of actual nursing courses. 

Unfortunately, I am. I am in my second semester of nursing courses. 

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Coco nurse1 said:

Unfortunately, I am. I am in my second semester of nursing courses. 

Well hopefully you can stick it out and finish! I've actually been through a couple of programs (had to withdraw for different reasons). All within the first semester spread out over a few years. The first was a for-profit and the second was brick and mortar.  I really want to do nursing though so I figure the third time's the charm. I'm trying my hardest this time. 

I know some are better than others. I feel bad for the students who went to brick and mortar schools in the middle of COVID. They had to transition to online, got less clinical hours. And I'm sure some of them got a taste of what students at the private schools deal with on a regular basis. Especially with the having to teach yourself with a sharp learning curve.

I kinda realized that there isn't a "best school.” A lot of people are saying to just get the education, degree at an accredited institution and land the job because the real learning starts on the job. So that's what I'm focusing on: just finish. 

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chempansy said:

Well hopefully you can stick it out and finish! I've actually been through a couple of programs (had to withdraw for different reasons). All within the first semester spread out over a few years. The first was a for-profit and the second was brick and mortar.  I really want to do nursing though so I figure the third time's the charm. I'm trying my hardest this time. 

I know some are better than others. I feel bad for the students who went to brick and mortar schools in the middle of COVID. They had to transition to online, got less clinical hours. And I'm sure some of them got a taste of what students at the private schools deal with on a regular basis. Especially with the having to teach yourself with a sharp learning curve.

I kinda realized that there isn't a "best school.” A lot of people are saying to just get the education, degree at an accredited institution and land the job because the real learning starts on the job. So that's what I'm focusing on: just finish. 

You are so right! Thank you for sharing your story. I haven't met a nursing student who doesn't complain about their program. I was apart of the unlucky bunch who had to transition to online learning in the middle of Covid. My saving grace is that I have been working as a CNA/ PCT in hospitals long before and after COVID.  The self teaching is what irritates me the most and the fact that when students ask questions the teachers are reluctant to answer because they simply do not know the answers. I agree that most the learning happens in the field. I'm just praying this program doesn't go defunct before I get licensed. Best of luck to you! 

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Specializes in Student.

Hello Everyone, 

I applied for some ELMSN programs and have been waitlisted. I am considering Nightingale College for the BSN program, but I'm afraid that I won't learn hands on skills properly. I lack the patient care experience that most of you have as LVN's, CNA's, or PCT's. Do any of you who are in the BSN program have any advice, or can you give any insight on this? Thank you!

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LV008 said:

Hello Everyone, 

I applied for some ELMSN programs and have been waitlisted. I am considering Nightingale College for the BSN program, but I'm afraid that I won't learn hands on skills properly. I lack the patient care experience that most of you have as LVN's, CNA's, or PCT's. Do any of you who are in the BSN program have any advice, or can you give any insight on this? Thank you!

With Nightingale, you will never see the inside of a hospital. All of your clinicals ( SOFE/DCE) are in long term acute care settings. Most of the professors are psych nurses or nursing home administrators. This is a disservice for those who have no patient care experience. I would not recommend this program to someone like that. It is mainly self taught with very inconsistent policy changes every term. The curriculum is not sufficient enough to train new graduate BSN nurses. I would continue my search if I were you or avoid remote nursing programs unless they have clinicals in a hospital( med surg, tele, L&D) so forth. You don't want to be that nurse who always has to go to court or the nurse who cannot keep a job because they make too many errors. 

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Nightingale College

Hello to all considering attending Nightingale College for nursing,

In my personal opinion, there are a few things you should be aware of before making your decision. Nightingale College might not be the best school if you're looking to feel confident as a nurse or to have a comprehensive understanding of the material. The teaching style often requires you to teach yourself. Again, YOU TEACH YOURSELF, which can leave you unsure about what you're actually learning and if it's relevant. The amount of homework can be overwhelming, and it's unclear if it's effective for learning. HOMEWORK IS TEN TIMES A REGULAR SCHOOL. No joke. You may feel lost at times due to a lack of clear answers from staff. You'll go through a maze first before you get the answers you need. Another consideration is the cost. While you might initially think you're saving money, the tuition fee increases every semester, which can add up over time. THEY RAISE TUITION FEE EVERY SEMESTER! I repeat, THEY RAISE TUITION FEE EVERY SEMESTER. Also, I don't know if it's your jam but there's a requirement to upload a video for skills, but concrete examples or proper demonstrations might not always be provided. So you're most likely will just wing it. It feels like a scam sometimes like they purposely want you to fail so that they can get more money since you have to repeat the class. They also do not accept some pre-reqs from accredited schools for some weird reason (AGAIN, MORE MONEY OUT OF YOUR POCKET). You have to travel for clinicals only to work in a nursing facility. Let me make it clear, YOU DO FREE LABOR DOING CNA (with all due respect for these workers) WORK but you pay tons and travel, which is coming out of your pocket, only to learn nothing of value as a nurse. Californians can't even have closer assignments. Take note of that. 

Not a good experience. Reconsider and weigh all your options. Looks good when they are trying to get you in and how they orient you, but overall, there's just so many regrets on attending this school. 

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Coco nurse1 said:

With Nightingale, you will never see the inside of a hospital. All of your clinicals ( SOFE/DCE) are in long term acute care settings. Most of the professors are psych nurses or nursing home administrators. This is a disservice for those who have no patient care experience. I would not recommend this program to someone like that. It is mainly self taught with very inconsistent policy changes every term. The curriculum is not sufficient enough to train new graduate BSN nurses. I would continue my search if I were you or avoid remote nursing programs unless they have clinicals in a hospital( med surg, tele, L&D) so forth. You don't want to be that nurse who always has to go to court or the nurse who cannot keep a job because they make too many errors. 

I AGREE. This program will be the death of someone's career

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Lume said:

I AGREE. This program will be the death of someone's career

Or the death of another that was caused by an incompetent nurse. That will never be me. I'm withdrawing immediately. I feel like I'm running from a burning building. 

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