Remington College of Nursing - Orlando

BSNNURSE · Oct 29, 2011

I'm graduated last year and currently working at Publix (1400 E Colonial Dr, Orlando).If you may have any questions please come over and ask cashier Kim.

I'll answer all questions.

flimfly · Oct 30, 2011

Just thought I would offer my 2 cents....

I'm in cohort 5 (graduating this coming January). I have an interview lined up next week for a critical care nurse residency program out of state. This hospital could care less that Remington is not regionally accredited. Additionally, Florida Hospital and, if I'm not mistaken, ORMC have a nurse residency program. I've also met quite a few previous students who didn't have a problem getting a position at ORMC and Florida Hospital. Not to mention, we now have a new professor from ORMC who pretty much said that ORMC LOVES Remington students and if we want to work there, he'll do his best to help us get an interview.

It will be tougher for you, as a brand new nurse with no experience, to get a job. But that doesn't make it impossible. It's like that with any other job. Just because there is a nursing shortage doesn't mean that you can stroll right into a job. You still need all the basics like a good looking resume and cover letter, a great and professional interview, and something that makes you stand out from the other new grads applying with you. I'm sorry to hear that some previous students are having a difficult time finding a job, but I think the majority of students do get hired.

I'll keep posting my experience if anyone is interested. I've been there, done that, and I want to help as much as I can.

BSNNURSE · Oct 30, 2011

flimfly, having interview mean is NOT having job OK? you are currently student at RCON. I was in the same plane just like you. I had many interviews too. But, especially FL hospitals would not hire RCON graduates because, we are not regionally accredited BSN's.Do you understand me now?? Yes, some hospitals does not care regionally accrediation(but, anyway those hospitals would not hire new grade nurses) but majority of hospitals care about it and they require least 2 years experience!!!! I do not blame the school; because we all knew that RCON is not regionally accredited school.

flimfly · Oct 30, 2011

I personally know of one person in the last cohort who got hired at Florida Hospital right after passing her NCLEX several months ago. I also know several girls from previous cohorts who got hired at Orlando Regional Medical Center right after graduation. So...they DO hire RCON students.

I could maybe understand your point if you were referring to applying to graduate schools, but most hospitals only care about you passing your NCLEX. Sorry your interviews didn't work out for you. They seem to be working out for other people.

BSNNURSE · Oct 31, 2011

Here is little info for you guys!!! http://www.elearners.com/guide/online-colleges-universities-and-schools/regional-accreditation-vs-national-accreditation/

Issues to Consider

When deciding which type of accreditation is right for you, there are several issues you may wish to consider.

The main issue is the transferability of credits from one school to another. While nationally accredited institutions will usually accept credit from regionally or nationally accredited institutions, regionally accredited schools often do not accept credit from nationally accredited institutions.

This also means that if you hold an associate's degree from a nationally accredited school, you may have to start over if you later decide to pursue a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited school. Similarly, if you hold a nationally accredited bachelor's degree, you may not be eligible to enter a master's program at some regionally accredited institutions. Considering that state colleges and universities are all regionally accredited, and that state schools are an inexpensive local option for many students, this is definitely something to keep in mind.

Another important issue is cost. There are a few nationally accredited schools that are extremely inexpensive, and that low tuition rate can be enticing. However, with financial aid and scholarships, you can often minimize the cost difference that comes with a regionally accredited school.

The final issue to consider is acceptability by prospective employers. To be frank, most employers don't know the difference between the two types of accreditation. Very few employers will question the name of the college you attended, let alone its accreditation status. If you do run into concerns about your school or its accreditation, you may want to direct your employer to the U.S. Department of Education's Web page on accreditation issues. An explanation from this government authority will confirm that both types of accreditation are valid.

If you have a specific employer in mind, or if you hope that your degree will lead to a promotion at your current job, you might want to ask a Human Resources employee about the school(s) you are considering.

BSNNURSE · Oct 31, 2011

So, Be Carefull!!!!

flimfly · Nov 1, 2011

Your post specifically says that employers don't know the difference and will most likely not ask. If you're having problems getting into a grad school because of Remington, that's one thing. But you said your problem was that you couldn't get a job because of Remington. So I'm not really sure what your point is....?

BSNNURSE · Nov 2, 2011

I wish, I was graduated from regular BSN school. Just like UCF or others.

RNFIRSTASSIST · Nov 8, 2011

Upon graduation from RCON, you will be BSN and you are able to sit for NCLEX. If this school was not accredited; you can't sit for NCLEX. RCON is accredited and regular BSN school. There is nothing different education then any other BSN school. After, graduation from RCON, you are able work every where, there is no restrictions for RCON graduates, all local hospitals would like to work with RCON graduates. RCON graduates has no problem to find jobs.

charisma10 · Nov 9, 2011

I graduated from Remington College Nursing.

I am still in the area and rent rooms out to students. I would be happy to accommodate a student from Remington. I live ten minutes from the school and literally one minute from one of the major hospitals Remington uses. Single moms with children are welcome too. I can help with some childcare.

email me at [email protected]

RNFIRSTASSIST · Nov 12, 2011

Has anyone accepted in for upcoming January2012 cohort?

westrike · Nov 28, 2011

Hi everyone! I have been accepted for the upcoming JAnuary 2012 cohort. I'm from out of state so I will have to relocate this December. Hopefully I get the funding taken cared off this week.