Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences — Local services in New York

My experience thus far at this school has been atrocious. If you want to go to a military school where the Dean of nursing is very condescending, not supportive, only wants you in school to take your money then this is the perfect school for you. She will definitely support you in FAILING, yes you read that right.. She wants you to FAIL. During my interview to get into the nursing program, Dean Allison came off very supportive informing me that we are all in this together, she gave me confidence that I will do great. Once I started my semester all changed, Dean began belittling the students and I heard her tell a student that she had no business talking with her because she is going to fail. Dean Chisholm power trips and acts like a drill sergeant with all the students. She told all of the students that we will not have a personal life. She gives zero options when it comes to balancing work and school. How are we supposed to pay for school if we cannot go to work? When you request to speak to her it then becomes the most uncomfortable conversation because she then talks down on you and you leave out of her office/phone feeling like a failure. Deans are supposed to motivate you and encourage you and your career path. Dean Allison does the opposite. Going to Swedish Institute is just giving away your money willingly without learning much. You do have supportive professors that does help you academically however they cannot assist with making it easier for people to work and attend school. If you just happen to talk to the dean and refer to her as Mrs Chisholm or Chisholm she will correct you pointing her finger and rolling her eyes and inform you that "that's Dean Chisholm to you". This Dean wants to put fear into the students which makes it hard to concentrate on your academic. This school is overall GHETTO and I see why because the DEAN OF NURSING ALLISON CHISHOLM IS GHETTO and if I can do it all over again I would choose a different school. This Dean needs a reality check and needs to realize that we are not her kids. There are so many disgruntled nurses out in the field and it seems like the dean wants her students to be a part of the disgruntled nurse team. The CEO needs to rethink this Dean situation because it is coming off very scam-like. If I can do this over, I would choose a different school to become the great caring nurse I know I can be. All future students...

Victor Gonzalez, LMT 🎓’05, CPT, RYT, REIKI

As a youth, nothing fulfilled my day more than physical activity involving sports and recreation. Every job opportunity needed to involve movement and wellness. My very first job as a teenager was lifeguarding and then at the age of nineteen Studied at St.Vincents school of nursing becoming an (EMT),Emergency medical technician. In 2004 I discovered The Swedish Institute, perhaps the best decision I’ve ever made. As a graduate I obtained the foundation and skills needed to propel me into the world with unlimited possibilities. The continuing education program keep me inspired never allowing me to plateau. Since acquiring my License for Massage Therapy I’ve also added other very useful certifications as a tool for growth in my practice. These include (Reiki master, Certified Personal Trainer, and my new joy, Registered Yoga Teacher) a wonderful addition and partnership program The Swedish Institute and ANYA Studios put together. This is life changing, I’ve only imagined teaching a yoga class and here I am 🧘🏻‍♂️. My journey with my practices have led me to work at the finest gyms, luxury hotels and paid travels around the world. Through professionalism, positive attitude and capability to make adjustments to others lifestyles I have manifested working with some of the biggest celebrities in our lifetime. I am honored to have these trust relationships. I am thankful in having a profession where I can help people discover themselves three dimensionally. Physically,mentally,spiritually. I have come to light that there is so much more to us than our physical body. I have successfully managed to help myself and through this know I have enough knowledge to inspire people to understand that they can help themselves just as well. For anyone seeking a career in Occupational studies look no further. The Swedish Institute will not only be your first step on the ladder to success, but will lead you through corridors of doors waiting to be opened.

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My experience at Swedish was flawless from start to finish. For this, I give credit to the highly motivated and dedicated stauff, from the admissions office all the way to the president. I want to especially thank Ms. Hillory Thorpe -- professor, adviser, veteran and now Dean of the Nursing program -- for believing in me.

After switching from active duty to the New York National Guard, I needed a nursing program that puts the student's success first. A friend who I served, and went to school with, informed me about the wonderful nursing program at Swedish Institute. After passing the entrance and challenge exams, the rest is history.

I started the program in January 2018 and finished in April 2019. This was possible by doing two things:

(1) Following the advice of the faculty and staff to a) start reading early even when nothing seems to make sense because by third semester it will, and b) staying consistent: every test matters because pass/fail depends on your average.

(2) Being responsible. I took the initiative to read ahead because Swedish has an accelerated Nursing program, I asked for help when I needed it (Swedish professors were always there for assistance), and I created time in my schedule to study without being distracted.

Getting my RN-BSN/Master's is my next goal. I want to thank everyone at Swedish for working hard to support the students through our educational and career journeys.

Olrich Labbe, Nursing April...