MissBlossom

Yes, I did. I went there for a few semesters about 4 years ago. At the time the nursing program was relatively new and was completely unorganized. I had transferred a bunch of credits over from Tunxis, I needed 6 classes to be considered for the actual nursing program so I took them there. When it came down to applying to the actual nursing program they told me that I did not qualify for it and basically tried to "sell" me more classes. My GPA was ok but they like their students to take the majority of classes with them. Goodwin is ridiculously expensive, for what they charge you can go get a B.A. at Uconn. A few people that I now actually graduated from the program and had to take an extra Kaplan course to pass the state exam. My friend's mother is an R.N. at NBGH and said that they no longer take fresh Goodwin grads because they were found to be incompetent upon hire. They just don't seem to prepare students that well and I am glad that I did not get in after all. I can't think of anyone who actually had anything good to say about it. This includes other programs as well. I think I read a previous post about how they seemed like a used car salesman and that is also correct. They make it seem that it is soooo easy to get into the program and it is not. They try to get you in there as fast as possible, not really explaining everything so well. They have a nice new building now, paid for by ripping off students. All in all, I really hate that place. Good luck!

Stay far away!!!! This school is a joke.

I am having a really hard time finding a job as well. I am a new LPN that has been applying in person to a bunch of different nursing homes in CT. All I can do is fill out the application, I don't even have the chance to interview with anyone. No one will even call me back. I was not in the medical profession before so I am thinking that this may have something to do with it. Will I be able to renew my license if I don't get any experience??

I have seen a few other threads for this topic before but I had to ask anyways.... I graduate from an LPN program in CT this August and would like to continue my education. I already have an associates degree in Liberal Arts so I already have most of the classes necessary for an RN program such as A&P, micro, ect. I signed up for the LPN program because I had a difficult time getting into an RN program(space limitations) in CT and I am afraid the same thing might happen again. I am currently looking in other states such as FL to continue my education, I have also considered online programs. Any suggestions. Thanks

Hello everyone, My name is Sarah and I will be graduating from an LPN school in August of 2008. Most of my clinical experience has been in long term/sub-acute care. When I graduate I would like to work in a hospital or clinic, I would even consider mental heath or substance abuse rehab. So I basically would like some opinions and experiences of other new LPN's. What would be a good recommended job for a new grad? I live in CT if anyone was wondering.