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NHC Of Columbia • Columbia, TN
Studying Nursing Assistant (completion in 2009)
• 1/25/2012
"Completely satisfied with the program. Great instructor, quick program."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | If you want to get your foot in the door of the nursing field, I believe this CNA program is great. I would recommend my class to anyone. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | One of the larger nursing homes in town. Great reputation, very clean. |
| Program Quality | 8 | Great teacher for the class, LPN with plenty of experience in nursing. Very thorough in class. |
| Instruction | 8 | Teacher was thorough - she covered all areas needed. Everything was planned well and done on time. |
| How Difficult | 1 | It is learning facts and procedures. Lots of memorizing - very easy to do. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | First week of class was all book work. Second week involved clinicals for 3 hours. Great way to work you in. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 5 | Given it is a class you sign up for, the schedule is set. It's 9-5 on weekdays until class is finished. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | Rented books that pertained to class. Returned when class was over. A very helpful system. |
| Social Life | 3 | Not really that type of class. |
| Placement Services | 10 | Offered a job to me immediately after finishing course. Great working environment. |
| Alumni Network | 8 | Put you right into working with clients. Faculty all around there for you to ask any questions if needed. |
Columbia State Community College • Lawrenceburg, TN
Studying EMT-IV (completion in 2008)
• 1/18/2012
"I had help from the faculty and students any time I wasn't sure of something. Also, they are all very well taught and trained in their jobs. There was never a question that couldn't be answered."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I would recommend this school to anyone wanting to further their education in any career. They are very well rounded and down to earth, but also very professional. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | All the instructors have a high standard on what they think is acceptable and what is not. I think this standard has carried by word of mouth, and given the institution, the program has a very good reputation. |
| Program Quality | 10 | Everyone involved in the education process is very knowledgeable. They are very hands on in their teaching approach. |
| Instruction | 10 | I had 3 instructors, and all were in the field they were teaching. They all currently worked as instructors as well as in the medical field. |
| How Difficult | 10 | It normally takes 1 year to complete the program. However, I chose the expedited path, which only took 1 semester. It was very fast paced, and was very difficult. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | I think this institution has a great balance of learning, as far as hands on vs. book learning goes. Also, a lot of it has to do with how your instructors prefer to teach, and how you prefer to learn. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 2 | With all the information you have to obtain in such a small amount of time, there is no excuse for absences. Therefore, it is not tolerated, except in the most extreme instances. Not to say they don't understand when something comes up, and they will excuse you at times. But there is a limit. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | Depending on which program you enter, you will have different resources that you will need more than others. This institution is very well adept at making whichever resources you need available at almost any time. |
| Social Life | 10 | There are newsletters for students and faculty to discuss the upcoming events. There is also a chat room on the web site for students to communicate, leave messages, or discuss different topics. |
| Placement Services | 7 | Recruiters do come visit, but this is a small community. So, if you aren't willing to commute or relocate, you really won't be able to work for the larger companies who try to recruit you. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | I can't really speak of the alumni network, because I never was a part of it. With the EMT program being a certificate program, you don't have a formal graduation. |
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