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 Hondros College, Tri-C, Columbus State Community College, and Lorain County 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
- Female: For schools particularly welcoming to female students, consider Professional Skills Institute and Hondros College.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Tri-C and Professional Skills Institute.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Tri-C, Owens Community College, North Central State, and Lorain County Community College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Professional Skills Institute, Eastern Gateway Community College, Belmont Technical College, and Washington State Community College.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of University of Rio Grande, University of Akron, and Hocking.
Excellence
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Hondros College.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Hondros College, University of Rio Grande, Washington State Community College, and University of Akron.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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Rhodes State College • Lima, OH
Studying Practical Nursing (completion in 2003)
• 10/26/2011
"I am very satisfied with my school. I honestly have no complaints. I feel that they gave me the valuable skills that I utilize everyday at work."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | Most definitely. It is an excellent program. The education is great and the nursing field is by far a rewarding one. I would recommend this school to anyone. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | I personally have not heard many negative reviews of the college. My experience was excellent. I would recommend the program to others. |
| Program Quality | 10 | I enjoyed my college experience at Rhodes State. I had wonderful instructors. The guidance staff was very helpful in assisting me in making the best choices for classes and they moved me through as quickly as possible despite the incredible wait list. |
| Instruction | 10 | I had the best instructors. I still remember many of the valuable tips they provided and I implement them in my daily work. They were very good about answering questions and making difficult material understandable. |
| How Difficult | 6 | The course work was difficult but the instructors made it so we could learn it. It was definitely a challenge, but with great teachers it was not as difficult as it could have been. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | There was a perfect mix of hands on learning vs book learning. In the nursing field you really must have a good experience with both because both are so important. I am a very hands on type learner, but the hands on learning tied in with the book work and made it a little easier for me. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 7 | Throughout most of the program there was some flexibility. Many classes offered day, evening, or weekend options. However, once clinicals started, there were no time choices. But the college was very upfront about this from the beginning. I was very fortunate to have a flexible job. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | The resources were great. We had a nice library and an amazing computer center with staff that was very helpful. The instructors were always willing to help if you had a question. The guidance staff was incredible and helped me throughout the entire program. |
| Social Life | 6 | We didn't have athletics or social events. It was a technical school so I really didn't go into it expecting that. |
| Placement Services | 10 | When I graduated I was assisted in depth by a counselor on how to write the best possible resume. It really helped me land my first job. I managed to produce an exceptional resume and with almost no working history at that time. I have utilized those techniques throughout my career to obtain all the jobs I have worked ever since. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | I don't participate in the alumni program. I have received letters in the mail. I just never really found the time to participate. |
Columbus State Community College • Columbus, OH
Studying RN (completion in 2010)
• 11/2/2011
"Really pleased with the education. It was cheaper than the large universities, too."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I do all the time to the other people I know who want to be nurses. Some of them are there now. |
| Program Reputation | 8 | It's got a great rep. Many of my colleagues went there. |
| Program Quality | 7 | It's your average community college. They are geared towards non traditional students, which helps. |
| Instruction | 6 | I learned just as much as any other NA. I feel confident in my knowledge at the work place. |
| How Difficult | 8 | It wasn't easy balancing work and clinicals, but it paid off. CSU really works with your schedule. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | More hands on. But I cracked the books every night. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 8 | Night classes got me through the program because I worked during the day. Very flexible times. |
| Academic Facilities | 5 | The teachers are great resources. The library...not so much. |
| Social Life | 4 | Like I said, it's a community college. People go there for the education, not the social life. |
| Placement Services | 7 | It's excellent. They got me a a job at OSUMC. |
| Alumni Network | 3 | I don't hear anything about alumni. I suppose it could be helpful, but it is a community college. |
EHOVE School Of Practical Nursing • Milan, OH
Studying Practical Nursing (completion in 2003)
• 11/2/2011
"I am very happy with my choice. If I had to pick a school to attend again, I would definitely pick this one."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I have recommended this school to several people. I really enjoyed this school and I am sure others will also. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | The school's reputation is very good. They have waiting lists for the classes and they have even added more classes to accommodate the need. |
| Program Quality | 10 | I enjoyed my schooling. The teachers and clinical instructors were very organized, thorough, and helpful. |
| Instruction | 10 | I felt my education was very good. It started with the basics and reached all necessary topics. |
| How Difficult | 5 | I was enrolled part time so it was not as difficult as full time. I also did not have to work while in school so I was able to put all my efforts into my studies. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | The classes were intermingled with a hands on lab. when certain classes were finished we would have a round of clinicals dealing with what we just learned. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | They offer both full and part time classes. Days and evenings are also available. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | The clinical lab is great. It has many resources to use and learn from. The teachers were great also and if someone needed help with studies, they were always willing. |
| Social Life | 2 | This is an adult education center. There were not any extra activities offered. |
| Placement Services | 5 | They did not help to place me in a job. They did have some mentorships at the end of the last clinical in which we had the opportunity to pick a facility and work there for a few weeks, but it did not guarantee a job. |
| Alumni Network | I really don't know how to answer this. What is an alumni network? |
Willoughby-Eastlake School Of Practical Nursing • Willoughby, OH
Studying Nursing (completion in 2004)
• 11/17/2011
"One teacher was great. I wished that some of the others and the director were more supportive of the students."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | Academics were very good. You will be well prepared. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | There is a long waiting list to enroll. School is known for its academics and preparation. |
| Program Quality | 9 | I was able to pass the NCLEX without difficulty and work well with others on a knowledgeable basis. |
| Instruction | 8 | You are never fully prepared for the real world. I was able to fit right in without struggling. |
| How Difficult | 9 | Very hard. A lot of studying, and tests every couple of days. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Great mix. Prepared students for the NCLEX and the workplace. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 7 | No weekend or evening programs. 7-2pm, Monday through Friday only. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | Very resourceful. Teachers not only are in the classroom setting, but also work in hospitals. |
| Social Life | 5 | No parties, no groups. Strict academics. |
| Placement Services | 6 | Due to having high school and adult programs combined, some jobs would not hire, due to graduates being so young. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | Alumni did not keep in touch with students. Support was poor. |
Case Western Reserve University • Cleveland, OH
Studying Nursing (completion in 2009)
• 2/25/2012
"Case is a really good school. I'm very satisfied, but I wish the tuition was a bit lower though."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | Having a degree from Case is good in the medicine field. It does add a burden in terms of loan payments, but many employers like the school. |
| Program Reputation | 8 | Overall a good reputation, although there are some people who went to lesser known, newer nursing programs that sometimes have a chip on their shoulder towards Case. |
| Program Quality | 8 | The tuition was higher than other schools, but the education was top notch. |
| Instruction | 8 | Very good. Instructors have excellent experience and relate it well. |
| How Difficult | 8 | It is a tough program, but fair. You can't go into it and have an attitude that you are just going to pass without doing the work. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Good combo of hands on and book learning. Books are expensive, but the quality is very high. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 7 | Flexible, but sometimes only one time/date was available for a course, so I had to switch around my work schedule. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | Case has great facilities. They have real neonatal facilities on campus, for example. |
| Social Life | 8 | It's good. The only issue would be that it isn't a school like Notre Dame with a football team that social life revolves around, but honestly that is overrated. Cleveland is a bit cold too. |
| Placement Services | 9 | Really good. Both university hospitals and the Cleveland clinic offered jobs. |
| Alumni Network | 8 | It has a strong medical alumni network in Cleveland and a decent reputation nationally. |
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