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Marquis Care Center • Portland, OR
Studying CNA Course (completion in 2008)

• 7/11/2011

"The clinicals had no educational quality to them at all. Getting offered a job for below average pay was insulting. So, in the end I was discouraged with the course."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?noI really think they offer better courses at community colleges. The building, nursing home facility, and clinicals were just depressing.
Program Reputation5They are Oregon State Board of Nursing certified, so that is good. But they are a pretty lousy nursing home. It's total wearhousing of the elderly.
Program Quality4There was a nurse in charge of clinicals who made it a point to sit and relax instead of assist/teach us on the floor. We were sort of let loose to work. While we knew what to do and were capable, to see her sit there lazily like a princess was pretty bad.
Instruction5The in-class instruction was excellent, and the nurse providing it was great. The clinical instructor couldn't have cared less. She was just there to get an easy paycheck.
How Difficult3It should have addressed possible tasks that nurses delegated me on. Even though they aren't considered as my duties by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, a classroom overview of them would have been great.
Hands-On vs. BookishThe clinicals (hands on) had no education component at all. We just did basic nursing home duties. The educational materials were good, up to date books though.
Schedule Flexibility8It seemed pretty flexible. I opted for morning classes instead of evening.
Academic Facilities5They had state of the art mannequins to work with. Everything else was really dated, i.e. the room set ups and facilities.
Social Life3They tried to throw a sort of "graduation" for us, but it was really sad. We got pins though, and that was nice.
Placement Services10They offered me a job at the company when I finished the program. Then they offered me salary below the going rate. I declined and paid for the program out of my pocket.
Alumni Network1I haven't stayed in touch with any of my classmates, even though I attempted to. I haven't heard from the facility since the course was over either.

Providence Medical Center • Medford, OR
Studying Care Giving (completion in 2010)

• 9/9/2011

"I was quite satisfied with my school and the program in general. It taught me everything I needed to know about the job I was going to do and even had some emotional preparation."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?yesIt is a short and easy to understand class that teaches you what you need to know about what you will be doing. It provides hands-on and textbook learning and some free time to get your work done and learn in different styles. It has a strict schedule so you would have to be prepared for that but otherwise it is a very good. I enjoyed the class very much, even if I don't enjoy my career the same.
Program Reputation9It is one of the best classes around for this material and I have heard good things about it from other people who have taken it. The class is helpful and adequately prepares you for a career of taking care of the elderly or others in their own homes.
Program Quality9Though this career turned out to not suit me, the program I went through to receive my education and certificate was a good one with a good teacher and understandable materials. The location was easy to find and it was a nice environment for learning the material.
Instruction9The teacher was very good and personable while providing accurate instruction. Our materials were understandable and the class left plenty of time for personal work and questions if we needed help. We even had time to do activities such as wear different glasses to understand what people with vision problems go through.
How Difficult3The class was quite easy and I got through it with no trouble at all. All the work that was required was done in class and all questions were well explained. The learning material was easy to understand and the teacher was well-versed in the class materials.
Hands-On vs. BookishThere was primarily book work but there was plenty of hands-on learning as well. We were trained using simulation devices and equipment we would find in the field.
Schedule Flexibility1The class is offered when the hospital has the funding and if you miss a single day you will need to wait to take the class the next time it is offered. There is no flexibility in missing a day or asking for it to be moved.
Academic Facilities3Since the class was held in a hospital it did not really have any libraries or learning centers other than the classroom it was held in. The classroom itself, though, was very good. It was roomy, well lit, had lots of large windows for natural light and had a good set-up. There was only one teacher but she was good and able to stay after if you needed any help with the material. She was very helpful and sociable.
Social Life6There were no events but the classes are all generally on the smaller side so you are able to get to know your class mates quite well and there are breaks and lunches where you can get to know them further. There is hands-on group work so you also have time to socialize then.
Placement Services7The class itself doesn't have any assistance in finding a job but it does provide adequate knowledge for applying to jobs that on your own. The class is more than adequate in preparing you for either your career or moving on to related certifications.
Alumni Network1There really isn't any alumni network after completing the course unless you end up working at the same place or stay in touch after the program.

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