Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Nursing Aides And Attendants
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Jones County Junior College and Holmes 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 East Mississippi Community College, Meridian Community College, and Holmes Community College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Southwest Mississippi Community College, Meridian Community College, Copiah-Lincoln Community College, and East Mississippi Community College.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Copiah-Lincoln Community College, East Central Community College, Southwest Mississippi Community College, and Northwest Mississippi Community College.
Excellence
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Meridian Community College and Copiah-Lincoln Community College.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
East Mississippi Community College • Mayhew, MS
Studying Certified Nurses Aide (completion in 2004)
• 1/27/2012
"Getting my certificate from EMCC has really improved my life. They provided me with the tools I needed to get employment. I have more money and a more flexible work schedule."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | It was a good school. The instructors were very encouraging. They pushed you to complete the program successfully. |
| Program Reputation | 8 | The school has a good reputation in the community. Most of the CNA's I work with obtained their certification from EMCC as well. |
| Program Quality | 5 | Could have been better but it could have been worse. I wish we had more hands on experience. |
| Instruction | 7 | My instructors were good overall. I felt prepared when I finished the program. |
| How Difficult | 6 | I don't really think it was difficult. It is more a physical job than mental. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | I think we could have had more hands on experience, but I did feel prepared to take a job. I learn more from hands on experience. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 3 | I don't think the classes were very flexible. If you couldn't be available M-F it was really hard to do. |
| Academic Facilities | 5 | Some of the buildings and equipment were older. The healthcare majors building was nicer than most, though. The teachers were great in my program. |
| Social Life | 2 | I was working while I went to school. I just didn't have time to be involved in anything else. |
| Placement Services | 9 | Everyone in my class had a job before we even finished the program. Most of the places we trained at made us offers. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | To be honest, I don't really know that much about the school's alumni network. I get newsletters from time to time. |
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