Remington School of Nursing - Jan 2016

dki927 · Jan 22, 2016

hey guys I'm interested in attending this school but want to go become a np. Does anyone know of anyone who has went to this school and was able to become a np?

dki927 · Jan 22, 2016

I want to go to this school and would like to become a np. Do you know of anyone who was able to do so while being a graduated from Remington?

back2thefuture · Jan 22, 2016

Finally!!!! someone who has graduated from this program.

I really want to know how was your experience? When you graduated did you take the Nclex right away? And are you working yet, was it hard to find a job?

I hear the pay in Florida is way less than say NYC. Do you find this true?

Please help I am deciding on whether I should move to Florida or not and apply for this program.

Thank you so much!

G_Lo · Jan 22, 2016

Hello, I graduated from Remington in 2012. I don't know of any alumni before me that are NP's just because I came from out of state, and we didn't mingle much with the outgoing cohort. Out of my cohort I know that there are several alumni that are pursuing their NP including myself.

back2thefuture · Jan 22, 2016

Hello, I graduated from Remington in 2012. I don't know of any alumni before me that are NP's just because I came from out of state, and we didn't mingle much with the outgoing cohort. Out of my cohort I know that there are several alumni that are pursuing their NP including myself.

Do you mind answering some questions from my prior post for me I m really excited to speak to someone who graduated.

"I really want to know how was your experience? When you graduated did you take the Nclex right away? And are you working yet, was it hard to find a job?

I hear the pay in Florida is way less than say NYC. Do you find this true?

Please help I am deciding on whether I should move to Florida or not and apply for this program.

Thank you so much! "

G_Lo · Jan 22, 2016

The program is very fast paced, after you graduate you realize that your brain can hold so much information. My classmates were all very smart, driven, and focused. Information doesn't stop flowing and you need to absorb everything as it comes because before you know it's test time, and you need to apply your knowledge in clinical.

I took my NCLEX about a month after graduation. Many of us took the exam soon after, I think everyone passed on the first try. I started applying for work after graduation and got my first job a few months after. A few of us stayed behind after graduation to work here and they are either working for Orlando Health, or the Florida Hospital system.

I Have heard from fellow nurses that worked in NYC that the pay here is significantly low. But, you need to keep in mind that, compared to NYC the cost of living here is lower.

back2thefuture · Jan 22, 2016

G_Lo Thank you so your response that helped. That makes sense about the pay.

Also, I ask about you classroom experience and how the lessons are taught because I read a lot of bad review saying the school isn't worth the money and no one cares or teaches well. That really scared me because I m going to make a big move not to mention time and money.

G_Lo · Jan 22, 2016

I think you have to keep in mind that it's not the typical 4 year BSN so you learn what is most important but you also have to take time to fill in your own gaps. At the beginning of the year (applies every quarter) if you didn't pass with the minimum grade you would not be allowed to move forward with the cohort so we lost a few people. The program is very fast paced and highly competitive, with students from all over the U.S. (California, Alaska, Oklahoma...) and the cost is also high so the student have high expectations of course.

I can only speak from my own experience. Once I graduated I started working and have had a great experience, in nursing. I have not heard anything negative from my classmates. Also, with the knowledge I acquired I was able to work and then pursue my DNP.

back2thefuture · Jan 22, 2016

Is this like a typical Nursing program, where you need a c minimum in each class to move one. And are you allowed to take a classes over if you fall under the minimum grade?

And may I ask where you are pursuing your DPN. I've heard that because they are regionally accredited it could be a problem.

Thank so much for all your responses!

NanaPoo · Jan 22, 2016

I've taught for Remington. This is a for-profit school and you're going to pay A LOT more tuition than if you went to a normal university and you'll have less respect for your degree by employers after graduation. I left because I felt administration was only after the almighty dollar and pushed me to pass students who didn't know the material and were not safe to provide patient care. Stay away from this place.

back2thefuture · Jan 22, 2016

I've taught for Remington. This is a for-profit school and you're going to pay A LOT more tuition than if you went to a normal university and you'll have less respect for your degree by employers after graduation. I left because I felt administration was only after the almighty dollar and pushed me to pass students who didn't know the material and were not safe to provide patient care. Stay away from this place.

Thank you for your honest response. if you feel this school isn't worth it, can you recommend schools in Florida or NY that are worth it?

Thanks again!

nursinghopeful5 · Mar 4, 2016

Hello! I am looking into Remington (now ECPI) and was wondering how the program is now since ECPI bought it out. I feel that it is run more like a business than a college with how the phone systems and website works. Can anyone provide insight into the current program? I am looking to apply to the January 2017 cohort.