Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Licensed Practical And Licensed Vocational Nurses
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Pulaski Technical College.
Fastest Response From Schools
- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider Southeast Arkansas College, UA Fort Smith, and Arkansas Tech.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Southeast Arkansas College, Pulaski Technical College, PCCUA, and UACCH.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider UACCB, Ozarka College, Black River, and Arkansas Northeastern.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Arkansas State Mountain Home, Arkansas Northeastern, South Arkansas Community College, and Ozarka College.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Arkansas Tech, UA Monticello, UA Fort Smith, and Southern Arkansas University Tech.
Excellence
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Arkansas Northeastern, PCCUA, UA Monticello, and Arkansas State.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
Arkansas Tech University • Ozark, AR
Studying Nursing (completion in 2003)
• 3/22/2012
"I think it was a good education for the price and length. I am grateful for the opportunity to get my education through them."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I think it is a great program for someone that is in need of an education to get into the workforce quickly. I feel that the education you get is good. |
| Program Reputation | 9 | The program has been lengthened and it seems to be doing well. I have heard good things from the students who have graduated recently. |
| Program Quality | 8 | It was a good program for the money. I feel that I was able to obtain the education I was looking for. |
| Instruction | 10 | The instructors were very knowledgeable and experienced. They were very willing to help. |
| How Difficult | 5 | The speed of the school was difficult for some students. I feel that anyone without any medical experience would be uncomfortable learning at that speed. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | We had a lot of opportunity for hands on learning. The clinical settings were great and were a good mix. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 4 | There was very little flexibility. I think the fast pace of the school hindered that flexibility. |
| Academic Facilities | 7 | They had good access to resources in our area. They were also willing to find other options if needed. |
| Social Life | 5 | The campus was small, and therefore there wasn't a lot of social opportunities. I have heard that has gotten better with the growth of the school. |
| Placement Services | 10 | They did a great job having people come in and discuss their job opportunities. The school brought them in at the right time to give us time to think about the options available to us. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | I am not involved in the alumni network. I have called to get information from the school and the support has been good. |
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