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 Quincy College, Holyoke Community College, and Quinsigamond Community College.
Fastest Response From Schools
- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Roxbury Community College, Mount Wachusett Community College, Northern Essex Community College, and Massachusetts Bay Community College.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Greenfield Community College, Northern Essex Community College, Berkshire Community College, and Mount Wachusett Community College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Quincy College, Northern Essex Community College, Greenfield Community College, and Mount Wachusett Community College.
Excellence
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Greenfield Community College.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
Northshore Community College • Lynn, MA
Studying Nursing (completion in 2005)
• 10/29/2011
"I was very satisfied with the NSCC nursing program."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | The NSCC nursing program is great, but students have to be willing to work hard. |
| Program Reputation | 7 | The LPN program is highly regarded and appreciated by the NSCC and the students. |
| Program Quality | 6 | The LPN program at Northshore Community College provided me with a high quality nursing education that enabled me to pass my LPN boards. |
| Instruction | 6 | The program instructors provided great nursing education and skills. I attended regular clinical rotations which enabled me to improve my nursing skills. |
| How Difficult | 8 | The LPN program was not easy. The workload was heavy and I was forced to study for many hours. However, I'm glad the program was not easy because the hard work I put in enabled me to be successful. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | The NSCC nursing program was very hands-on. The students have to perform clinical rotations at local hospitals, which required hands on skills. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 4 | The class schedule was not flexible. The LPN program was full time and students were expected to be available nights and evenings. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | NSCC has great academic facilities that enable students to succeed. Professors are easily accessible to all students. |
| Social Life | 5 | The social experience at the school was average. I attended a few parties and sporting events. |
| Placement Services | 6 | The school holds several career fairs that enable graduating students to get jobs. |
| Alumni Network | 6 | The alumni network is strong. Most students keep in touch and we usually discuss the latest news about nursing careers and jobs. |
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