Carrington College — Local services in Garden City

Im only past 2 weeks and so far my experience has been horrible. First of all they sent out enrollment information stating that students will be in orientation for the 3 weeks of January and will be required on campus only 3 days out the week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday. I signed my child up for part time daycare based on that information. On the first day of "orientation" we were informed that we will have regular classes on top of "orientation" (which is basically skill refreshments) I had to beg my child care provider who accepted another kid to take my child full time. Did Carrington college ever admitted the mistake or apologized? Ha ha of course not. So now we have overwhelming skill practice that we have to pass 100% and tests on regular classes almost every day. Disorganized and chaotic to say the least. Linda P. is the worst instructor at that school. I had horrible experience with her and I was at school for barely 2 weeks. She is pushy and chaotic as an instructor. She doesn't allow her students to ask questions or discuss anything. During first week I was stupid enough to ask questions for the things I didn't understand and on the second week she pulled me into nursing director's office stating I'm "unfocused " because I ask questions as opposed to just listening to her and taking everything she said as golden truth. She lied about my phone usage l (stating that I'm on the phone all the time) when I used it only once after obtaining permission from her to talk to my child's doctor's office as my child was very sick. She summarized it as I am not ready for the program and should withdraw. After first chaotic week! Because of my sick child! Who already got better by the way. She's the worst instructor I've ever known and the worst human being in existence! On our first test 90%of us failed, because she doesn't teach and doesn't explain anything. Never will I recommend Carrington college in Boise just because of her. She is rude and disrespectful to her students. She gives us "why are you so dumb" look. She should never be teaching, and i am doubtful she's a good nurse herself. Today I witnessed that obese "lady" eating chocolate cake right in front of her class. Manners, ethics, common sense and common curtesy, this woman lacks everything. Do no spend so much money just to be told you are "unfocused" because you asked her to explain something further or repeat some information you didn't catch right away. (By the way, another student quietly answered my question that time, is she going to share her salary with that student? She's not doing her job to say the least!) Overall, they overwhelm students with "orientation" (basically skills refreshment) that we have to pass 100% on top of regular classes. We had tests/quizzes every day. They started in January (flu-cold season) and students are not allowed to miss over 10% of the class per semester. That's 9 hours. So basically you have to be wheeled in on your death bed in order for you to stay in the program. But that's usual with many nursing schools, so no complaints there. But the quality of education when they're so chaotic and disorganized...not the best to say the least, for the amount of money we're paying them (20+k). Once again, do not recommend it, and their RN bridge program is not...

9/21/22 update, as I wrote a very candid review that was particularly tough towards the school, I wanted to give an update. I took the NCLEX and passed at 75 questions. I did very well on the test. Carrington has some things that they are working through. They really did a great job of preparing me for the licensing exam. Also they have new staff that are working very hard to change course from the challenges that they had. Those who are there now care very much about providing a great education and getting you to that license.

Beware. I’m currently in the beginning of my 3rd of 3 semesters of the LPN program. So far I feel like the education itself is good, but the overall experience has been fairly poor. Since the beginning we have had a 100% change out of instructors. There is not one professor here that was here when we started, and in some classes we had several during the semester. Some have come in after we started the program, and then have already left. There has also been a significant turnover of administrative staff as well. Due to such profound change out of staff our schedule has changed a great deal, often last minute. This has made it remarkably difficult to schedule work and appointments, and kids. They also fuss about things that maybe don’t matter, like visible tattoos. Another issue that we have consistently had is that assignments are supposedly due at 2359 on the day they are due. So when you look at the schedule it shows what day they are due, but not the time, because the school is headquartered in California it has caused the time to be 0059 instead. This has caused many assignments to be late or not be accepted. Lastly there are no breaks. Not for Christmas, not for spring break, not between semesters, none. While they sell it as you graduate sooner, it would be nice to have a second to catch your breath. It has also been a factor with staff, especially instructors leaving, since many would prefer a more typical teaching schedule. The school will say you get to start your career sooner, but they really just want to start more students so they can increase revenue. I would recommend exploring all of your options. You may still want to attend Carrington, but do your...

Horrible school with terrible communication between teachers, student finance and the students. I am a former student for the LPN program and currently trying to receive my transcripts for my new college. I have been waiting to receive my transcripts for 6 weeks now. There was a hold on my account for a $98 book charge which was holding my release of transcripts. I took care of the $98 charge and returned the book, but my hold will not come off my account because nobody knows if this is the correct book for $98! They cant see the name of the book in their system so they have been giving me the run around about how they will take care of this... I STILL do not have my transcripts! I have spoken with several people regarding this charge and nobody seems to know how to figure out if this is the correct book or not. I have spoken with Jarod Stred from student finance and he is completely incompetent and has no idea how to handle this or what to do, I tried calling and emailing Stacey Valentine, the Regional Director of student finance and she will not email me back or return my voicemails regarding this matter. I have absolutely NO IDEA what to do at this point! I need my transcripts and Carrington will not help me obtain them. DO NOT GO TO THIS SCHOOL! Save your time and money and receive your education from true Leaders who want to see you succeed and will help you every step of the way...