Remington College of Nursing - Orlando

MedicalOne · Oct 12, 2010

Glad to hear your interview went ok. I was studying for the TEAS today. I will go ahead and take version 4 then. I might go ahead and take my CPR, since I'm not doing anything. You have to do it anyway.

alanas09 · Oct 13, 2010

So we do need to have CPR certification before we start the program??

brooklynborn · Oct 13, 2010

Yes, you need be CPR certificated before you start the program and it needs to be approved by the American Heart Association. You also need a physical and all the required vaccinations. You also need proof of medical coverage.

alanas09 · Oct 13, 2010

I have health insurance and the physical and such will be no problem. Thank you for letting me know we need CPR. When were they going to let us know that?? :confused: I feel like since they wait so long to make decisions, they put us with a lot of stuff to try to figure out really close to the start of the term. I am going to apply to UCF as well just in case I don't get into Remington.

MedicalOne · Oct 13, 2010

The only thing, you don't know what vaccinations you need. That's the only thing that can hold you up. The CPR, and health insurance, you can get that now.

Cubanita819 · Oct 14, 2010

Hello

Im a junior at Remington, don't worry so much about the vaccinations because they give you time to finished them even if you have already started the program. A lot of us did not have all the vaccination compleated and they give us extra time to finnish it, as long as you finnish all vaccination before clinicals start you will be fine.

alanas09 · Oct 14, 2010

Thanks for the info Cubanita!! Do you like the program ok?? What is your schedule like? Mon-Fri 8-4 ish or do you get a day off like some of the people on here mentioned??

brooklynborn · Oct 14, 2010

Hello Cubanita,

Any insight on the workload and scheduling of classes would be greatly helpful.

Cubanita819 · Oct 14, 2010

yes, I like the program even though it's still a little disorganized, it is rough, you have to study everyday because it's very easy to fall behind. Classes are challenging mainly because you have to use a lot of critical thinking during the exams. The first quarter is the worse one... at least that's what the seniors told me, you won't have any days off the first quarter, my schedule was Monday 9-3, Tuesday 9-1, wed 9-4,Thur 9-1, frid 9-4:30 and clinicals starts the last four Fridays of that quarter. I don't know if they going ti keep that schedule because they keep making changes:uhoh21: so IDK. Advise: record the classes and study A LOT for Pharmacology, that's the one that a lot of people have problems with it.

well, hope I answer your question

good luck!!!

alanas09 · Oct 14, 2010

Thanks so much. That definetly helps. It seems like it's not so bad if you get a couple of days that end at 1pm. It would allow for some study time it seems. I was reading some of the earlier posts and I thought they went M-F 8 - 4 or so and I was thinking that seemed pretty rough, so I am glad to see that they have either changed the schedule or that people were over exagerating.....not sure which! I am also glad to hear that you like it. I interviewed and am just waiting, but Remington is my first choice. If I don't get into Remington, I am going to try for UCF and I have applied to a couple of ASN programs just as a back up. Hopefully I won't have to resort to that though! If you don't mind me asking Cubanita.....did you have problems coming up with the tuition? That part is worrying me a little. It seems like a lot of money to come up with!

RemingtonRNStudent · Oct 20, 2010

good luck to all of you in the application process at remington!

i am currently in the senior class and have almost all positive things to say about the program. while there have certainly been a few bumps here and there, overall it is a well run accelerated program with qualified teachers, a nice campus and great clinical sites. most of the negative comments on this website are from people who tend to complain and prefer a negative standpoint on everything. please don't let those comments have any effect on your decision to attend remington! the majority of the problems that have come up (which would come up at any new school) have been addressed and adjusted.

although i've heard it is a little more challenging to get in to remington than it used to be, it is certainly easier to get in to this program than any of the local state schools (ucf, uf). only a few members of my class chose to continue working, but most of them only do so for a few hours a week. there is no rule in place regarding students working while in school, but you will find out that it will be extremely difficult to find the time to work. it would definitely be hard to succeed in a program like this if you plan on working part-time.

while the first quarter is definitely the most challenging, the good news is, it's only three months! the second and third quarters are not nearly as bad, and the schedule gets better as well. our second quarter, we had mondays off and were in school tuesdays (9-3:30), wednesdays (9-3:30) and half a day thursday; fridays were a 12 hour clinical (some students had fridays off and had their clinical on saturdays). third quarter was hectic because we had several clinicals (ob, peds, community, and psych) but the class load was much lighter. from what i've heard, a few of these things will be changing with the next class, but overall shouldn't be too different. fourth quarter consists of two 6 week periods; the first six weeks in class and clinicals and the last six weeks is practicum (a full time clinical assignment at a local hospital).

i am so glad i chose remington... although it's more expensive than state schools, i was able to get in and out quicker. i've made really good friends and feel i've received a wonderful education so far. i've been successful, and i think that with hard work, anyone can.

i would be happy to answer any questions! good luck. :)

RemingtonRNStudent · Oct 20, 2010

supposedly they won't let you take the nclex unless you pass the hesi. they prevent you from getting your degree and from taking the nclex unless you pass the hesi with a certain score (as so i've heard). this is why they have nclex pass rates that "look" good because ofcourse those who don't pass the hesi are not in the statistics for nclex. for those who can't pass the hesi, i assume they wasted about $40k and won't get their degree (too many horror stories) or the ability to take the nclex. anyone feel free to add any information or correct me if i'm wrong.

it is true that you have to receive a certain grade on the hesi (850) in order to sit for the nclex. this is true for the majority of all nursing schools, not just remington. in fact, the university of florida (whose nursing program has been around for over 50 years and is very well known), requires an even higher hesi score in order for students to take the nclex. the hesi is given at the beginning of the program and throughout the year in order to assess student's strengths and weaknesses and so that they are aware of the work they need to do (or not do). there is also a faculty member dedicated to assisting students with studying and preparing them for the hesi and nclex. even then, those that don't pass the hesi at the end of the program are given several "re-take" tries. i agree, it would be frustrating to pay for the tuition and make it through the program and then fail the hesi, but i have to say that students are given a fair chance at succeeding.