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 St Charles Community College, Ozarks Technical Community College, Moberly Area Community College, and Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley.
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 Texas County Technical Institute.
- Female: For schools particularly welcoming to female students, consider Texas County Technical Institute.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley and State Fair Community College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Ozarks Technical Community College, Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley, and Moberly Area Community College.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of North Central Missouri College, Mineral Area College, Jefferson College, and State Fair Community College.
Excellence
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Texas County Technical Institute.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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Nevada Vo-Tech • Nevada, MO
Studying Practical Nursing (completion in 1993)
• 10/1/2011
"I was very satisfied because my training with this school provided me with all the tools I needed to be a nurse for so many years. I know I could not have gotten such good training any where else."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I have recommended this school to others. I know you get the level of training required to enter this field and to remain in it as well. |
| Program Reputation | 9 | I have heard that most who graduate from this school go on to become great nurses. They provide great guidance to enter this field. |
| Program Quality | 10 | The school I attended was five days a week, so I completed it in one year. The instructors were thorough enough that I was able to pass my state board on the first attempt. I felt very prepared for a career in this field. |
| Instruction | 10 | My instructors were tough on us, which in turn prepared us not only for the testing, but also for the career. I would recommend them to anyone wanting to be in this field. |
| How Difficult | 9 | It was a tough program, but I was able to manage. You were expected to be in the upper 80% of your class and I pushed to attain that level. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | It was mostly book learning. I still have my books from these classes and refer to them occasionally. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 1 | You had to show up every day of the week and participate. There were no weekend, online, or evening classes offered. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | I felt I had access to whatever I needed to complete my studies. We had mostly book content to study from, but I know I used other resources to study with as well. |
| Social Life | 10 | We were a very close group because this was encouraged by the instructors. I am still in contact with a lot of my schoolmates, even after all these years. |
| Placement Services | 9 | It was a very large part of our training to know how to handle the "real" world employment. Our instructors were very thorough in this area. |
| Alumni Network | 9 | They provide a get together every year, but I am unable to attend. I know they provide great alumni support. |
Washington University • St. Louis, MO
Studying Psychology (completion in 1990)
• 10/11/2011
"Academically, I would have rated it a 10 because of the superb education I received. I give it an 8, though, because I graduated with very high student loans. Without going to graduate school, there wasn't much I could do above minimum wage with a psychology degree. It wasn't until I went back to school for a nursing certificate that I was able to increase my salary."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | I would only recommend this college for a future nurse if they planned on getting a nursing degree (such as a BSN or ARNP) after getting their Bachelor's degree. I would definitely not recommend this college to someone who only wants a practical nursing certificate, or even an RN if they have no intention of pursuing a bachelor's degree at some point. The cost for a liberal arts degree is too prohibitive and doesn't pay off unless it is followed by a graduate degree. For someone who comes from a wealthy family and high tuition is not a factor, I would certainly recommend this college. It will certainly complement any career they choose to follow afterwards. |
| Program Reputation | 9 | Washington University is a top-notch college. They excel in both teaching quality and research endeavors. The psychology department is always up to date on current research programs. |
| Program Quality | 8 | We had excellent professors in the psychology department who had a good balance of research and teaching. Everything we were taught was current and relevant. Most of the classes were taught by professors, not by graduate student aides. |
| Instruction | 7 | The quality of instruction was excellent, and even though the psychology degree did not directly prepare me for my nursing career, most of the things I learned were applicable to my work as a nurse over the years. The professors were competent and up to date in their knowledge of psychology. |
| How Difficult | 7 | In college, we had a lot of reading and studying to do in order to pass our classes. The professors had high expectations from the students. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | There was a ton of reading at Washington University. My particular course load did offer some hands-on work through science labs. I participated in independent research projects that gave me plenty of hands-on learning in the lab setting. Other than science labs, the courses were mostly just book learning. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 6 | At the time I went to college, there were no online options. We were limited with whatever classes were offered as per their schedule. However, they did have an evening and summer program for people who required more flexibility. I don't know whether Washington University now offers online courses. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | The library system at Washington University was outstanding. The professors were always accessible and involved in getting undergraduates to participate in research experiments. The labs were extensive to allow plenty of opportunities for learning. |
| Social Life | 6 | Washington University was mediocre in regards to athletics, so we didn't have the strong school spirit seen at larger colleges. There were sufficient opportunities to socialize and get involved in clubs. The fraternity/sorority system was tolerable and didn't dominate the social scene. They were more of a brotherhood/sisterhood, which is what they should be. I didn't participate in the Greek system, but had my own clubs I participated in that kept me socially involved. |
| Placement Services | 3 | There wasn't much promotion from the job placement program at my college. I felt like I was on my own once I graduated. I think this was partly because I moved several states away and felt disconnected from the college. I used local resources for job placement after I graduated. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | There is a lot of alumni communication from the college, with many opportunities to get involved. However, I have chosen not to participate with alumni support because I already have my own local network that suits my needs. Therefore, I can't really rate how supportive the alumni network is. |
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