Universal Training Institute — Local services in Perth Amboy

Good afternoon to all that will be reading my comment. My name is Necola Ruddock mother of 8 wonderful children. I began my studies at UNIVERSAL TRAINING INSTITUTE, May 2018. Before I attended school I felt out of place and not apart of society because I knew something was missing out of my life other than my children. I woke up one morning googled school of nursing and UNIVERSAL TRAINING INSTITUTE was the second option so I said let me call and see what my luck would be. I was granted an appointment which I attended and found out what I needed to enter. After going through the requirements I passed and began class. My first day of orientation was when I met my director Mrs. Houston who told us what was required of the school. Now I am at tough cookie; a Miss know-it-all and I was like yea right! to everything she said in orientation. Well the first day of class I didn't really understand what was going on and I had to leave all that toughness at the time clock. The point of my story is I thought I would never get thru school but I was determined, every week I was in the office crying, which went no where. I couldn't grasp why I have to take care of 8 children go home and study, go to work every weekend and do doubles. Mrs. Houston use to look at me and told me I'm not signing you out of class, Cinnamon who controls the front desk would say you better stop it you got this, Mrs. Lauria who gave me nightmares called it regression. but at the end of the day I'm not saying it was an easy train ride but guess who has accomplished one of the biggest goals of my life, Me!!! Necola Ruddock!! and I thank my family and the most high God. I'm proud and honored to say I attended UNIVERSAL TRAINING INSTITUTE....

I passed my comprehensive final today so I am officially a graduate of Universal Training Institute as of today. I will definitely say that this school gives you the opportunity to become an amazing LPN but you have to dedicate time for your studies. What you put in is what you get out of it. The faculty is amazing. All the professors (Dr. B, Prof. Mento, Dr. Haywood, Prof. Nagalla, Prof. Jessica, Prof. Lauria, and our wonderful DON Prof. Chappotin) was instrumental in pushing me to be the safest practicing future nurse. I am confident in my skills due to these amazing people. UTI is a school I'd recommend to anybody as long as you are willing to give it your all to learning what is necessary to be the best LPN possible. Every single professor I had while in school was open to tutoring which is a plus if you don't understand any concept. I also want to shout out Ms. Cinnamon, Ms. Houston (without you, this school wouldn't exist so thank you!), Mr. Travon (Thank you for being super responsive the day I inquired about the school), Nicholas (Always super kind and understanding), Irene, and Oscar!!...

UTI is a horrible school. If I could give less than negative 5 stars, I would. 95% of the time, grades are not returned in a timely manner, which leaves room for them to be changed without your knowledge. For example, one professor returned students’ test scores immediately after the exam, but because grades weren’t entered into the system right away, the DON later recorded incorrect grades and brushed it off as “a mistake.” The reality is, they do whatever they want. The new DON does not communicate with students about grading errors, and unless you have proof of everything, they’ll act like the problem never happened. He also avoids conversations, always “too busy,” and students can wait hours just to speak with him. The school is severely short-staffed, and it often feels like if there are too many students in a class, they will intentionally fail some just to keep numbers down. I came in expecting more from a Black-owned program support, structure, and community. Sadly, it’s been the complete opposite. Stay far away from this school. I would not recommend...