Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Registered Nurses
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at West Virginia University, Marshall, West Liberty University, and WVU Parkersburg.
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 Fairmont State, Bluefield State, Marshall, and Shepherd University.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider West Virginia Northern Community College, University of Charleston, Mountain State University, and West Virginia Wesleyan College.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Blue Ridge, West Virginia Northern Community College, Mountain State University, and KVCTC.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Wheeling Jesuit University, Davis & Elkins, West Virginia University, and University of Charleston.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Davis & Elkins, West Virginia Wesleyan College, Alderson Broaddus, and Wheeling Jesuit University.
Excellence
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Alderson Broaddus, Davis & Elkins, Wheeling Jesuit University, and West Virginia Wesleyan College.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
Southern West Virginia Community And Technical College • Logan, WV
Studying Nursing (completion in 2010)
• 10/5/2011
"I'm satisfied. I got my degree and a job, so I'm happy."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | Yes I would; just because it's a community college doesn't mean it's not a good college. |
| Program Reputation | 5 | They have a bad reputation in terms of students dropping out. I would say that it is the students' fault though, and not the school's. |
| Program Quality | 8 | SWVCTC is a great college. They helped me and treated me nice. |
| Instruction | 7 | I was instructed well. I was taught everything I've needed so far. |
| How Difficult | 8 | It was somewhat hard. There was a lot of studying and clinical work. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | It was a mix. Some was hands on, like the clinical work. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 9 | You can choose a part time or full time program - it's really up to you. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | The computers were kind of slow, but everything else was great. |
| Social Life | 9 | The people were great. I made a lot of friends. |
| Placement Services | 7 | They help you as much as possible, but you have to do some of this work on your own. |
| Alumni Network | 8 |
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