20 Best Lpn To Rn Programs In Bridgeport, CT (2022 Updated)

First and foremost, Norwalk Community College was the first two-year college known since 1960, and they have been serving and assisting students in achieving the school readiness you have always desired but if you have struggled at some point. NCC will assist you in overcoming your obstacles to the point where you feel smart, confident, and accomplished. This college is my top choice because it is affordable, not overcrowded, has a super clean and safe building, and has no historically known hate crime in the area, which is an A+ in today's environment. There is plenty of parking, as well as the best tutoring center, which is a lifeline for students who want to improve their grades or need assistance with the curriculum. NCC carry the highest standard. They have the best tutoring service and professors who are committed to assisting students. All you have to do if you need help navigating any area at NCC is ask. The wonderful staff is always friendly and helpful. Thank you, NCC. Continue to assist students to become the best versions of themselves.🤛🏼👊🏿🤝Laura S

It's a good starting school but extremely disorganized with idiots for employees. Dr Apple or apfel is a complete and total moron. She is so ungodly useless. She is extremely disorganized no wonder all of the students hate her. She wouldn't shake our hands because she said that's how germs are spread. Get rid of this delusional troll! She made an appointment for 12 and then when we got there said it was for 4pm. Um hello!? This school is so DISORGANIZED. If you're willing to put up with complete chaos for two years then go here. This school was better back in the day now it's a hell hole. The librarians are nice and some of the professors and the security officers are really nice but that's about it.Caitlin Campbell

Either believe the previous reviews of 'smelling like poverty and cigarettes', or understand that community college is the last place to find a living, breathing example of the American Dream. On top of that, NCC is the most well-funded community college, the most prestigious, and has the highest share of incredible professors than any other community college in the region. But it won't motivate you to succeed. You have to do that yourself. And if you do not find that drive within yourself in time, do not blame the college for your shortcomings. The opportunities are here and begging for you to take them.Ziggy Saks

I first came to Goodwin for a Manufacturing Career Fair on August 2014. My plan going in was to improve/expand my professional network but after introducing myself to the two ladies at the front door, I was escorted to the admissions office. During this impromptu meeting I learned of their range of Manufacturing programs ranging from a Collegiate Certificate to Bachelor's Degrees. The lady I met with was very nice so I decided to let her run through her whole pitch before refusing. After she finished running through her speech I was about to politely decline when my eyes fell upon a pamphlet detailing their Certificate in CNC Machining. My attitude switched from polite dismissal to serious consideration. By the time the holiday season was in force, I had officially enrolled. From the Spring 2015 – Fall 2016 semesters, I experienced the most fulfilling education of my life. Classes tailored to my major were taught by professors with real-life experience in the manufacturing field. Knowledge gained from operating machines in the school's shop helped me secure my first manufacturing based job (which at the time of this review, I have been at for over a year). Around two weeks ago I walked in the 2017 Commencement with my CNC Certificate AND Associate's Degree (Summa Cum Laude!!!). Making the choice to again become a student with Goodwin College is one I do not regret, in spite of my now increased loan debt. Looking for a quality education with real life application? This school should be on the top of your list!Trevor Deming

I graduated in 2006 with a General Business Degree the Staff and Faculty were all very helpful and on top of their jobs. I signed back for classes in 2013 for my Bachelor's Degree in Business unfortunately the staff and faculty changed in a Very Negative way. I had Mr. Rotondo as my Advisor who had me taking classes that i had previously taken also the Black Board Online classes system kept going down I another class were i completed the work on time but their system did not register my work it had been idled for 36 or more hours and never registered my work causing me a NS for the class this caused a snowball affect to the downfall of me no longer attending classes. I talked with Professor Valeria he advised i write some sort of letter which i did explaining the double classes Mr. Rotondo had me take due to him not paying attention to my previous classes for He was my teacher in 2004-2006. I wrote the letter and i have not heard Anything back from Goodwin They just cost my family Time and Money.Callie Faison

So far I love the complex, the professor are really nice and helpful. They want you to pass the class for sure. The only thing I can complain is for the service of Financial Aid. I am a transfer from Lincoln College and when I was about to change they explain me that it would be cheaper or about the same. Before classes start I went to Financial Aid to see how much it was going to cost me, but they didn't have any information of me yet. Then I received a message saying "to not go to financial aid" I could start right away. I went again the day before start and they couldn't tell me anything. They charge already for the semester, it shown in my credit report, this is my third week of class and I do not even know if is the same as Lincoln, more expensive or less.Christian Diaz

I have to admit, after being accepted to the Master's program early in 2014 I was nervous attending graduate school. I was unsure of what type of situations I would encounter, and what type of curriculum I would face. After the first day of orientation, I knew that the University of Bridgeport was the best choice for me. The staff and professors in my department are extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. The classes I have taken have not only improved educational leadership qualities, but have also helped improve my mathematical prowess. Although the classes may seem difficult at time, my professors demonstrated an excellent balance in challenging students while holding their interest. I have created many long lasting friendships as well with the students in my program. In concurrence with our education progress, we find ourselves continuously engaging in a sort of fellowship that I have not experienced elsewhere. In essence, the phrase "work hard, play harder" seems fitting. We have fun in class, and we get to work when we need to. I find that my professors are equally as entertained as my fellow students, helping to aid in the maintenance of the positive climate in the classrooms. If anyone reading this is nervous or unsure of their decision to attend the University of Bridgeport, as someone who previously felt the same way I offer the following advice: don't be. This is a phenomenal University with amazing programs and a delightful professional staff. They will help guide you to success by any means necessary. If you put the work in, keep a positive attitude, and remember to have fun, I promise you that the University of Bridgeport won't let you down.Philip Abraham

I am currently a freshman at UB almost finishing my first semester, I am majoring in the health sciences and hopefully 4 years from now I will be doing my masters in Chiropractic. I came to America all the way from Indonesia, I studied at an international school so I have met people from many different countries and cultures, UB made me feel like I never left that sense of living in an international environment because of all the diverse cultures that you find here. Professors, Students and Staff are very open and very supportive if you need any help and the fact that UB is a very small school makes it a better sense of community among students. Classes are good and challenging, resources are provided if in the need of help just like tutoring or counseling. I had the chance to make many close friends in just a few months from different backgrounds, friends that have become a second family to me. Although the distance from my family is too long I feel like I've found a new place that I can call home for the next 7 years. I do not regret my choice.Leonardo Castiglioni

As a current undergraduate student studying International Political Economy and Diplomacy (IPED), I've had nothing short of a wonderful experience at UB. I can only speak for my major, but I love my program. Most of my classes are engaging, and my teachers are always available to talk and answer questions outside of class which is much appreciated. The thing that I love most about UB is the diversity. Especially studying in a internationally focused major, there's a huge difference in talking about events throughout the world, and actually hearing a first person perspective from someone who is from that country. My best friend is from Syria! Of course there's a few things I would change, but overall I am really happy with my experience so far.Virginia Orman

This place is a perfect example of “you get what you pay for”. I attended September 2009 – May 2018 (with a 3 year gap from 2012-2015). The hospitality teachers and department head were wonderful, and a lot of my general Ed teachers were amazing too and I have nothing but great things to say about the teachers. However, the registrar office and academic advisors were a nightmare to deal with. No one ever smiles, my message NEVER got relayed to the right person, and it was such a headache to deal with offices equivalent to dealing with the DMV. They also claimed that when you graduate you can transfer your credits to a state college which is false. Some of the credits transferred, but classes like Math don’t transfer and I have to take a placement test to get into the same exact math class I took at Gateway and passed the class with an A. The bookstore staff was the most incapable, rude, useless group of people. Graduation was a completely unorganized joke – they told graduates to arrive 2 hours early to stand in a parking lot with no instruction and 1 porta potty for about 300 people. They also only announce 1 of your degrees – so if you have 3 degrees they won’t even take the extra 5 seconds to announce all 3 (I thought graduation was supposed to recognize your achievements?) I would have never wasted my time going to graduation if I knew how pathetic it would be. Parking on campus in New Haven was crazy and the lot constantly overflows into the Temple Street lot so you get to walk in stairways that smell like urine with bums roaming the lot and drunk people stumbling to their car after your class at 9:30 at night with no security guards to get to your car. Literally no security whatsoever like your completely on your own in a public lot in the heart of New Haven. Like most schools, they don’t allow weapons inside the building so you don’t even have a way to defend yourself if you get approached in the lot which will happen at some point. There were also hospitality classes that I had to buy things out of pocket and was promised reimbursement that never happened.Nina Tiso

I loved working with the children in the Early Learning Center, but the adults in the classroom didn't really treat me that well. They didn't really accommodating me that well when it came to tasks such as setting the table for breakfast,lunch, and snack. A coworker got nasty because I wasnt moving fast enough for her. I'm visually impaired and I have to take my time because of my vision. I had to complain about this coworker 2 times. Another thing that didnt make sense was I had to walk to the other side of campus to eat lunch for my 30 minute break. The teacher of the classroom would get mad at me for being late because I am a slow eater and I cant move fast again because of my bad vision. student teachers aren't allowed to eat in the teachers lounge. I shouldn't have had to complain to my boss about eating in the teacher lounge. This place needs to be more accommodating to student teachers with disabilities and staff needs to be more compassionate. I am very glad that I don't work at this place anymore! I wish the adults would learn compassion from the children!Jasmyn Polite

Beautiful atmosphere. I was in their old building on Long wharf years ago, and seeing how they've grown and progressed into what I consider a university now, is life changing for the people attending this college. For a community college, they offer so much for the students with assistance as well as their educational endeavors. Their cafe offers delicious varieties which includes a wide range of healthy choices. Very inviting environment for the students to learn in. I get the feeling that this University cares about the students that attend itDelbra Wilson

You would think that this school being a “community college” they are more understanding of financial situations and are more efficient with financial aid an other “programs” they offer. Not this school! Not only does every single person in the financial aid office treat you just like another person asking for handouts but depending on what staff you run into behind the desk you might not even get the correct information! I went to the financial aid office yesterday due to the fact that I found out when trying to register for classes for spring 2018 that I was on a financial “probation” these people gave me NO NOTICE NO CALL NO NOTHING but that’s the least of my worry at this point. I go to their office the girl behind the desk had told me due to me getting a D in my math class last semester of 2017 financial aid was skeptical about covering classes for this upcoming semester so I would have to appeal( good thing I came a week before registRtion was over ) I appeal the form then I get a notice in the mail saying I’ve been only approved for 1 class this semester up to 6 credits. I was a little bothered, but I took it, I go down to finally register once again! Then I was told I didn’t have enough for books an technically they were only covering up to 3 credits an my class is 4 so I owe the school clerk a balance of $23.00 and now I’m also expected to pay for my text book. 6 days before class starts … what happened to the notice they sent me that said they cover up to six credits???? literally because I struggled in my math class last semester an got a D I’m going through all this torture as someone who is barely able to pay my own freaking bills at 20 an living by myself just trying to get my own education, every Semester it’s something else with this school the office people SUCK they are there for a job an that’s it. Then When you ask to speak to someone in charge of financial aide they torture you with hold for atleast a good 20 minutes on the phone ( probably praying for you to hang up) unless your willing to take 2 and three trips down to the office which is no problem probably for someone who doesn’t works full time.so now that the semester is getting ready to start an they feel like they did their part by covering the “majority” of my class (3 out of 4 credits, which my paper says they should cover up to 6 credits at least but whatever) I’m now expected to fend for myself an purchase a $200 text book within the next six days. Boy I can’t wait to be successful in my near future an to look back on the mistreatment an lack of support from this school an tell it to others as a learning experience an as a recommendation to never attend here just because of the thought of it being “cheaper” or “local” because u get what u paid for an these people’s attitude is just as cheap as the tuition they offer for a class an they lack what REAL schools have an that’s staff that cares about their students and the well being of others. An to make sure they give right answers these schools double triple quadruple check their work! If you attend TRCC as a freshman with no idea what your doing I suggest looking for support else where because this is not the school, they throw you in an don’t give a damn, not informative or helpful what so ever an definetly misleading . Always takes at least 3 visits to the school to ever get something rectified. Or a 20-30 min hold on the phone each time your trying to get the very little information that they are able to provide. Can’t wait to transfer✌🏽✌🏽✌🏽sytira charles

Professors and fellow students are great but the administration and admissions process is a night mare. Little to no help to navigate threw the process. No one is willing to answer question. They always refer you to another person. Example: Me: Can you please tell me how I can access the wifi here? Advisor: You will have to contact a student advisor for that. Me: :/ Avoid online courses here. Professor did not make access easy. Not clear as to what material is needed. If professor isn't able to help you navigate course or they themselves aren't sure of what to do you will still be responsible for payment. Only time in my life I hired a professional service and they were unable to preform paid for task and I was still responsible for payment. And of course there is no one available to talk to about this and if there is no one knows who it is to refer you. If you do decide to take courses here try to make friends with other students that have already been threw the admissions/ administration nightmare. Don't take online. Don't expect assistance if you get lost along the way.Louis Maro

1: I registered for a class and dropped it a before week prior to it starting, boy was I in for a surprise bill. $120 for a class I didn’t even step foot in, let alone it didn’t even start when I dropped it. What a SCAM. Of course I had no choice but to pay it. So just be cautious when you’re registering for a class, because you cannot change you’re mind and not expect to pay a fee even if the class hasn’t begun. 2: If you’re “graduating” be sure to wait months for your actual diploma to be delivered. Very unorganized system they have going there. I graduated in may and have yet to receive any proof of it. My transcript is still not updated with my current degree and my diploma is who knows where. Sucks. 3. If you’re receiving financial aid and you’re registered for a class and the school decides they want to cancel it, be prepared to repay financial aid back.S G

THIS IS THE WORST SCHOOL IN HISTORY OF SCHOOLS!!! PLEASE SAVE YOUR MONEY!!!! If I could give it zero stars I would. This has absolutely been the worst experience I have ever encountered for school. When you need help and try to reach out for assistance no one replies back to your phone calls nor emails. But some how, some way they know how to get in touch with you to get a payment every month! Forget about admission. They sit you down and tell you all these good things about the school and how long the program is for but forget to mention once your course is completed you still have to take an additional 5 week course to take your exit then your allowed to sit for your NCLEX! Oh and another thing. If you think for a second they'll let you see you grade for the exam forget about it. Once you take an exam it literally takes about 2 weeks of waiting to get your score, and if you wait on MS. Provost for your grade it will take at least 4 weeks and don't think about calling or emailing her. She's allergic to responding back to people. When asked if you can see what you got wrong she will say "wE aReNt aLlOwEd tO sHoW yOu yOuR eXam, yOuR tEsT iS pRiVaTe" like huh?? IT'S MINES! So what they do is give you the top 5 question majority of the class got wrong and that's it. The reason why I passed was because I got a tutor and paid a lot of money for it. This school constantly changes it's rule to better themselves and get more money. I really wished I attended another school because the way they do things here is ridiculous!!!! The only class where I enjoyed learning and the teachers were amazing and really cared about us understanding the course was Mr. Ramdat (mental health) and Ms. Molina (ob/peds). They should teach at universities not this place.Moriah Long

I had the opportunity to attend the school for my LPN and RN. The LPN program I will give them a 3/5. The RN program a 2/5. The school is not consistent in anything. They give out term schedules the day prior and then the day the term starts it’s been changed but no one has up dated the online schedule or informed students. Forget ever getting in contact with anyone at this school unless you owe them money, then all of a sudden the phone email etc work. 1/2 the teachers have DISGUSTING, UNPROFESSIONAL attitudes. Don’t even bother trying to follow your syllabus because “that’s just up there I don’t follow that I do my own thing”, as stated by an RN teacher. Or famous quote they love “WHEN YOU ARE A REAL NURSE……” in regards to the LPNs which is wow because most of us attended JC for the LPN so maybe we need our money back since we aren’t “REAL NURSEs”.. your classes will be from 7a-330/4p Mon-Fri.. they like to make a lot of comments about “you can’t pass my class if you are working”.. Every school has its good and bad but be aware of what you sign up for. The cost of this school is very high and you will have to pay for parking each term(it’s first come first serve and about 80+\- spots) or risk getting hit by a car walking if you live in NY add tolls and gas and when you have clinicals you may need to pay for parking. If you come here honestly I would only recommend there LPN program, it’s tolerable. But the RN if you choose to attend try to transfer in as many classes as you can and save up a lot of money prior to starting. Also practice holding your breath because a lot of these instructors are “Vile”N R

I can honestly say that I am super happy I chose Jersey College. They have a team of amazing instructors, that come in prepared to give you everything, all the resources you need to be successful in the program. I am honored to soon be a graduate. It took a lot of hard work, and studying but I could not have done it without the help of my theory and clinical instructors who came In to every class giving their best which made it that much easier for me to give mine. If I had to choose again I would pick Jersey College everytime.Georrina Lampley

The college will do anything to get your money and be admitted, and that's where the niceties end. Their website is contradictory, and they are slow to respond to questions and concerns. You can't trust what they say either because half the time they tell you information that is incorrect. They also rip students off by charging a semester fee of $245/semester (do legitimate colleges do that? NO), and they force you to take 2 courses through the college. One being an online "cornerstone" course where you have to spend about $1350 in ADDITION to the 2 English course that are required by the college. It's basically a dumbed down version of the 2 english course requirements (which can be taken elsewhere), so they can make money out of you. I would STRONGLY recommend getting anything that is said or promised in writing (or record it), because they will make mistakes, and then deny it when called out on it. They are not really professional, and the entire experience is amateur at best. That said, I was able to get a degree for less than $5,000 (I tested out of all the requirements except for the two requirements), but if I could do it again, I would have gone with Thomas Edison State College (which is a state school in New Jersey for testing out of a degree like Charter Oak) instead which has no residency requirements, and can be completely tested out of. I also think the name sounds more legit than "Charter Oak."M M

I did have a helpful advisor, however, the financial aid (FA) department was difficult to get in touch with. I had to go down to the New Britain office in person 3 times and then call & email the office several times before getting even one issue resolved. After a year of their callous responses, I sent an email to the FA office to complain. They basically responded to me by calling me a liar and trying to discredit me! It was terribly unprofessional. Charter Oak treated me as just another faceless number. The lack of personalization and unfriendly response from the employees showed me that I did not matter. I felt mistreated on their end. Don’t waste your money on a school that will refuse to hear you out and better their efforts. I wasn’t even looking for anything in return; I just wanted them to know that they needed improvement. Instead, they lost me as a student at their school.Moneke Ingriselli

There are a lot of areas where I think Charter Oak State College could improve but, the fact of the matter is, I got my BS here and probably spent less than 5,000 dollars. TOTAL! All these people complaining about the cost of higher education need to look at schools like Charter Oak. They have little in the way of credit-residency requirements — I was only required to take eight credits in-house — and they let you test out of as many credits as you like. For a fast, self-directed learner such as myself, it was perfect. My only caution is that I've found it very difficult to get into graduate school with my degree, despite some excellent grades and standardized test scores. The world still isn't prepared for educational paradigms like this.R Williams

I attended WVJC for the PN program. This college and program is a decision I will never regret. It changed my life for the better and made my dreams come true of being a successful licensed practical nurse. The instructors, especially Pam Wilson, were phenomenal. Always willing to help and reach out to give support even on their days off. There was never a time that I doubted that the instructors or administrators had the best intentions for my success. They provided me tools to be the best nurse and version of myself. The skill sets that I left WVJC with will only continue to help me to evolve in the world of medicine. Not only did I leave with a diploma, I left an alma mater that I will always be proud of. If you're looking for a college that is like a second family and makes the time to help you succeed professionally and personally, this is the college for you!! I would recommend this college to family, friends, acquaintances, and anybody who wants a skill set that make them soar!!!Vannessa Crim

When I decided to go back to college I was 37 years old, married, and a mom of 2 kids. I was very nervous about being the "old kid" in school and worried that I couldn't keep up with the work. With dedication, determination, and the help of my husband I was not only able to just get by, I made presidents list the entire time I was in school. The staff care about your education and are always available when you have a question day or night. I knew of one student that texted a teacher at midnight and she responded right away! I recommend this school to everyone that don't want to get lost in a big college with overrated classes. If your worried about finding a successful position after you graduate, don't because all of my classmates landed great opportunities, most for WVU Medicine.Bobbi Anderson

I was a first year LPN student at WVJC in Bridgeport. I was old enough to be each one of my classmates mother but, that's ok because they did not treat me any differently. I absolutely loved all of my girls! My instructors Lisa, Pam and Elizabeth were amazing! Each one of them was always there when I needed them. They would explain it until I understood. They wanted us to succeed as much as we wanted to succeed. If it weren't for my 3 instructors I would not be a nurse today and loving my job. I actually enjoy going to work. The class is hard and a lot of work but we also had a lot of fun and tons of laughs. I will always cherish the memories.Tammy Ketterman

Thank you NEMI for the great experience! I started the class in late July early August with the online self paced cna program and then went rifht to the lab and labs skills. Right from the get go I was told everything I needed to know even about the clinical waiver which was is process. We were asked to sign a covid form which explained all the requirements that CT DPH set to graduate. The teacher Tymel and owner were great! The responsiveness was unbelievable! Anytime I had a question or wanted to know when the waiver would be approved they told me the most up to date information. I even emailed the DPH to see what was taking so long and they explained it is a process and NEMI had no authority, like mentioned, to process our certificates until they received the clinical waiver. Northeast Medical helped me attain my Temp NA to use for the mean time. The hands on skill training and the online were excellent! They go very much in depth about what happens in nursing homes and brings it to life by representing the nursing home with short video clips. WELL TODAY IS THE DAY! I RECEIVED AN EMAIL THAT THE WAIVER WAS APPROVED! Now I can go and get tested at a prometric testing facility! I would highly recommend this school, they kept us safe during covid with their mandatory protocols and allowed me to attain my cna certificate of completion online!Matt D

I am currently taking the CNA course and have already learned so much in my first three days. My instructors, Nitra and Najera, are incredibly informative and make the class fun. I also had the pleasure of taking Sean’s BLS class, and am pleased to say he made 3 hours feel like 30 minutes…which is a good thing. He was easy to follow, helpful, and kept the class engaged. I am very happy I chose Northeast Medical Institute!Laura DeLucia

I had to take my CPR class here for work. My instructor was Sean and he was wonderful! I was the only student in the class so I was able to ask as many questions as I wanted. Sean was intricate in his answers and went through the entire class without missing a single important detail. I scored a 92% on my test and my errors on the last 2 questions were due to my lack of attention to detail. Thank you so much!s a

I started the electrical program in June of 2021 and had a pleasant experience to start. I was in a class with about twelve other students and felt that I was learning and retaining information adequately partly due to the class size. Fast forward a few months and our class has almost quadrupled in size. Half of the class is required to sit in one room and watch the instructor on a projector while he is in another room with the other half of the class. It is now to the point where students have to rely on other students to teach them certain things because of how thin the instructors have been stretched. I, as well as numerous other students, have voiced their displeasure with administration multiple times but we've essentially been told that it's something were gonna have to deal with. I can't speak highly enough on behalf of the instructors Mr. Sterling and Mr. DeFelice who clearly care about their student's education, but it is evident that Lincoln Tech (New Britain) as a whole does not. I can't speak on behalf of the other Lincoln Tech campuses but I imagine they are run similar. If you are someone looking at tech schools I implore you to look at all your options.Tyler Mattioda

When I first applied it was to go into the nursing program but I was discouraged by the person I met with. She said since I was a single parent it would be hard for me to take and keep up with classes and referred me to apply to the medical assistant program instead which I reluctantly did. (Big mistake) even though I had made deans list, was one of the top in the class grades wise and had a 3.76 gpa I was placed last for an "externship" and then when placed I was placed in a small office that didn't need an extra medical assistant. I didn't get a job and wasn't helped securing one either. I was so pissed I didn't even show to graduation! I also aced my Registration exam the first time and was THE only person in my class to get registered or certified. I wasted time away from my child and had to take out two loans I'm STILL paying for with nothing to show. I always discourage people from going here because it's not worth it. And the kicker!!! Placed want at least a year or 2 experience before they hire you so it's extremely hard to find work when you only get less than a months training in your field! Would've been better off at a community college or 4 year school.kanosha norman

I looked into this school a few years ago, and when i showed up to take the tour they said i first had to sign in by writing my name and phone number down on the sign-in sheet. I felt uncomfortable doing this, but they wouldn't give me the tour unless I provided them with my phone number for some reason. Well, it turns out that the reason is so that they can continue to sent you text messages begging you to attend their school, even several years after you already decided not to. Blocking the number doesn't work either as they use a different number each time. If you decide to look into this school, i *highly* recommend providing them with a fake phone number when you sign in.Andrew Preston

I’ve debated on weather or not to post but everyone asks me if I would recommend this school. The teachers there are amazing, they want to make sure you learn and know what you are doing. To be honest once you get to clinical they forget about you. I asked for help on multiple occasions because I was struggling with a protocol, I was told “we will put a schedule for you to come to the school with a teacher to learn more and you will go to the hospital one day a week” this was in addition to be already being at a clinic site 5 days a week. That never happened, I was told during one meeting when I asked to switch to vascular so I can have that experience on my resume that if the general site I was at now liked me I should stay because if I make a good impression they will let other students go to that site. I give credit to my teachers but that’s about the only good thing I can say about this school. I’ve had employers say they won’t hire if you go to this school because of the reputation. I know they’ve made changed and added staff since I graduated last summer but I would suggest making sure you do all your research on what accreditation’s the school actually has before making your choice on where to get your education. I thankfully was able to find a job on my own many months afterwards. Do your research and look up their accreditation’s before signing any contract with them.Lindsey Genovese

I recently graduated from AIHT, Cardiovascular Technology program. I did my clinical hours at Windham Hospital in Willimantic where I got hired right after. During covid, I realized how important the healthcare field was so I decided that I wanted to pursue my career in the medical field. After searching for and touring a few schools in my area I chose the AIHT ultrasound program. Lauren and Ravish were very helpful explaining all the steps and processes. As a single mother, AIHT’s flexible hybrid program enabled me to balance my personal life and school schedule really well. Upon completion of my clinical hours I felt really confident about my knowledge and felt comfortable taking the CCI board exam. I scored a 845 and officially became Registered Cardiac Sonographer. Finally, I want to thank all of the instructors and staff at AIHT for enabling me to start my new journey in the medical field as a Cardiac Sonographer.Yossinee Israsena

I'm very happy I found AIHT school which fit into my schedule and was close to my house. All the professors and administrators were good and helpful. I'm very THANKFUL for having KRISTEN & DONALD as ECHO scanning instructors because they really benefited me and made a great impact in my career. They are very knowledgeable and have plenty years of experience. They were very helpful and prepared me for the hospital environment. Stamford hospital crew were amazing and I can't thank them enough for helping me pursue my true dream. I'm overall thankful for the program. It is deff not easy just be prepared to put in the time, effort, and to study hard.Madeleyn C

To whom it may concern: i saw lot of good reviews thought of giving a try , as because of Covid situation Teas exam was given from home but the representative here is not good at all the information provided is limited and at the day of exam the product key doesn’t work there is no technical help at all I called Derrick Gordon hundreds times but it was very difficult to get through the first attempt at Teas it was very stressful with the setup and all and the institute doesn’t pick up the phone the exam ended in the middle and I failed and again on second attempt the product code didn’t work and it was very frustrating to call her multiple times And again result was not good .i lost my money and time here there is no help from then representative , the communication was very bad .It seems like people working in this institute were all forced to work and they didn’t have enough information what’s going on as a student I was so stressed of this situation . I suggest everyone to go through all their protocols and make sure everything is good before joining the institute I felt like they were biased on Asian people.I felt so bad because of their response. I felt like they treated student like nothing ,when communicating you can feel the vibe and they don’t seem to care about students that wants to join all these good reviews seems to be Paid reviews or reviews by themselves .Sonam sherpa

This is was the best Nursing school experience I could have asked for! I was a student enrolled right before the pandemic hit & I can tell you we did not miss a beat once we had to switch to remote learning on zoom. My professors, Director & staff continuously made sure the students were up to date with everything we needed. I continued to pass my exams without a problem. Also, Ready to pass nclex review that TCI offers FREE of charge to all students was a great stepping stone to the N-Clex for me as well, it really prepared me & I passed with the minimum of 75!Not to mention our graduation was Top notch & beautiful! It’s a Family at TCI! I love this school & highly recommend anyone looking to start in the nursing world as an LPN?! Transitions Career Institute is for you!Nashay Allgood

Now that I'm officially out of the program I can inform others without fear of retaliation. The score I give is not because I am out of the program but what I seen first hand and experience. Pro: is considered a school for federal lones Cons: * administration staff was very unprofessional. They would wait until the last possible moment to send any information about a class. (One such time I didn't receive a syllabus until 6 minutes before class were to start) and another was lying to students about class dates (giving false class dates) * inadequate teaching of skills (before covid outbreak) *Preforming acts of Libel *Overcharging on the agreed contract amount These are just the stuff I have physical experience of. My suggestion is to go to another school/programscoots mcgovern

Mr.miles was a stellar teacher. Not only his versatile teaching style was very helpful in my learning the way he would work with students with language barriers was phenomenal. Not only he would teach you what you need to know he would also learn things from him you can apply to your only life too. You would walk in his class not knowing anything then leave his class feeling like you can take on the world. He was Teacher, Mentor and friend I do not regret coming to Mr. miles class at Training direct.mbjames

I’m very grateful I’ve decided to do my CNA course at Training Direct in Bridgeport. Our teacher, Mr. Miles went above and beyond to explain and to demonstrate all techniques. He made everything look simple, safe, efficient and pleasant. I couldn’t be happier with my choice. Thank you Training Direct and super thank you to Mr. Miles!Pátria Do Mundo

Training Direct campus is excellent. I had a great time at BPT campus during my CNA class 2022. Miss Norma is very excellent in advising me on classes I needed to complete my course. Miss Dyana – is a very great instructor. Thanks alot for helping me accomplish my goals.Lauren Palmer

I went to PC in Enfield CT for their automotive night classes. Their curriculum (if you could call it that), tought very outdated mechanics on old vehicles. (Passenger vehicles made prior to 1999 or so) Their curriculum will not help with a career working on modern day vehicles. Their tool cage was a joke with loads of missing and broken tools and, forget about any specialty tools. There was a huge disconnect between the curriculum tought in class and what was happening in the shop. They didn't have the resources to give hands on experience in the shop for what was being tought in the classroom. Their Engines set aside for teaching were so incomplete that they were complete jokes. They didn't even have one Transmission to use as a teaching aid. On top of the downfalls of PC's curriculum and lack of resources, my original teacher unfortunately got sick with pneumonia but, the school didn't have any teachers to replace him. The assistant teacher quit after the school hastily replaced our original teacher with a mechanic who, let's say wasn't cut out for teaching. Vulgar and demeaning are just two of many poor qualities this teacher had, and he quit just a few months after starting, again leaving my class without a teacher. Eventually, I asked to bring in my personal cars to get this so called hands on experience. I brought in two BMWs and completely stripped one (which was in an accident) and swapped over most of the parts to a new "rolling" Chassis. (Engine, transmission, rear end, the entire front subframe, exhaust, shocks, brakes, etc) without any help or oversight from the teacher. I even gave them the high mileage but still good Engine and Transmission so the other people in class and future classes might have relatively new and updated learning tools. They said that they had a working shop that simulated working in the real world. In truth, the night class didn't get many jobs to work on. So again, we weren't getting much hands on experience. As someone who has worked in multiple shops and garages I can confidently say that their shop did not replicate an actual working environment .I would have rather received a decent education over making the school a bit of extra money. For the record, I did graduate from PC and their night classes were supposed to have the same curriculum as the day classes. I myself already had a good amount of automotive knowledge before taking their classes and since have had jobs with Monroe muffler, Volkswagen, and have built and customized my own cars but I can say without a doubt that PC wasn't the reason for any success I've had since. Except for receiving a diploma that helped me get my foot in the door. Otherwise, any student without any prior automotive experience or knowledge pertaining to the automotive industry we're getting a good education from Porter & Chester's poor curriculum and lack of resources. I now have a large debt for my sstudent llans and didn't receive a decent education.Chris MK5 GTI

Dont walk, run away from this place! For 33k, you would have pretty high expectations with which they do not meet up to. Yes, this is a excelerated course, so things would be more fast paced, but not to the point where they are not trying ro teach you, its more of trying to make sure they go through the agenda. Literally, you have class on 3 chapters then homework and a test on the material the very next day and then boom on to the next several chapters. I am highly intelligent, but even the smartest person will need more work and time then 8 hours to learn material. Expecting to graduate within 15 months, hah! Think again! They are so backed up people are waiting MONTHS after their expected graduation date before even starting clinical to graduate.( something they may forget to tell you). Schedules are always mixed up, and grading on test is always wrong, so you have to be weary of that as well. Then, they dont even let you see what you got right or wrong on test! How can you learn what you have learned correctly or incorrectly without seeing what you got right and wrong? Ugh. I could go onnnnn and on about what is messed up here. Oh, and the supplies and uniforms they give you, cheap cheap cheap! Like, dollar store cheap. I had to go out and buy my own stuff.Ariel Mendez

Don't waste your time with this one boys and girls. After enrolling and completing EVERYTHING, they informed me I would not be able to start at my chosen campus and would instead have to go to Rocky Hill. Ok fine. I already put in my notice to end my job so what choice do I have. Then they conveniently forget to inform me that the hybrid program has been changed to fully on campus. Whatever. Here's what got me. 7 days before starting the program they call to tell me they are changing my start date to 3 months later due to issues with clinical rotations from covid. I uprooted my entire life for this school and they back stabbed me leaving me scrambling to start a new program in time. Now I am requesting my transcripts from my previous schooling there in 2012. Hopefully they pull through quickly or I will not be able to start my new program. Porter and Chester needs to shut down because they aren't doing anyone any good. UPDATE: thank you to the front desk woman who helped me get something similar to a transcript. You saved me. I'm sorry you work for such a dump.Casey Tammaro

My husband , Gerald Ohara was,admitted 10/1/14 to K3 with Alzheimers' The physical custodial care was very good as was the medical care. Gerry's AD progressed rapidly to paranoia, and I experienced the psychiatric services to be woefully inadequate. The psychiatrist is only on site one day a week. The APRN only there 2 days a week, and cannot be contacted after she leaves. When Gerry's symptoms excavated the APRN wanted to check his urine to rule out a urinary tract infection which can cause increased psych. symptoms. Her order was written on a Monday, and never executed. Gerry's paranoia got worse, by Thurs. of that week I had to get the sample. It was negative. Nursing did not follow up getting the urine. When questioned I was told, "we left the urinal in his bath room." With no APRN on site, watching my husband rapidly deteriorating I was livid. A Dr. came to see me on a Sat; she did nothing but talk me into waiting before an antipsychotic was prescribed. On that Sunday, I was called at home that Gerry Had broken the glass of the fire alarm, was bleeding and had to be transferred to Bpt. Hosp. Geriatric Psych where he died on 12/10/14. I am writing this as a service to families who have a loved one with psych. issues. I think they need to advocate for 24/7 coverage of, at least, an aprn. I called the administrator of K3, who responded with, "that's how it is in all nursing homes; to which I responded, "isn't that sad." I have a nurse friend who worked, at one time in another facility. She, in tandem with a psychiatrist, and had a 24/7 on call system. It's only common sense. I am following this up with a letter to the State of Ct., dept. of health.eileen ohara

If your looking for a job DONT WORK HERE . they don't appreciate all the work you have to do especially on tandent east . they are very unorganized. They favor one another if they don't like you they will find the littlest reason to get you written up . evrybody is quitting because management is horrible. They aren't understanding what so ever . they give residents too much power to the point you don't feel like your HELPING it feels like your their slave. I wouldn't recommend this place to any of my highest experienced friends or family. It isn't worth it. The only good thing about this place is the wage per hour but this place will break you down and have you going crazy . do yourself a favor and skip this job application you'll wonna quit before yu even start. Save yourself the tears, stress and sweat. Trust me.Jenna Combs

The quality of the care and staff was mostly subpar. A care plan was never done on my Mom. I witnessed an aid yelling at a patient, when I reported it nothing was done. I asked to have my Mom moved, I was told there was no rooms available, when I said I was leaving they found a room. Concerns went unanswered. They were understaffed and it showed in the care and cleanliness. When I discuss this with the administrator, I was told they were not understaffed but they were raising the monthly fee $1000 to $19,500. Don’t be fooled by the marketing and new building. Since leaving I have heard the same concerns from other caregivers. The residents are afraid to complain because they’re afraid of the backlash.Gina Bonfietti

Kathy Trister Director of Career Services Is amazing, she is professional ,knowledgeable and resourceful.She connected her students with multiple employers and is an excellent mediator between employers and students. She provided excellent service and support for students entering the workforce. Al Mallozzi Electrical dept – Shelton Program Manager was also phenomenal ,he’s caring, knowledgeable and professional. He is instrumental in having students complete the program and follows up with this his students throughout the hiring process. He maintain constant communication with his students while after they have completed Lincoln as an amazing support System.Kadian Weir

Lincoln Tech at shelton is the best nursing school for LPN . The teachers are awesome, they teach very well and are helpful . I love the teachers , I love people from career services ,they help a lot also to get a Job , they prepare you very well for Job interview, I can say Megan Johnson, Kelly etc they are so helpful. If someone looking for a good school for LPN go to lincoln tech at shelton ct I want to really thank lincoln tech, all the teachers who work overthere , thanks Mrs Green Anita, Mrs kotchiss , Mrs Labianco, Mrs MC Cann, Mrs Maz etc. Lincoln Tech had been a life changing in my life… I love you guys.Blessing G

I don’t know what these bad reviews are all about, but I got my LPN license a few years ago and I am now working in the field earning a comfortable wage. I felt supported and had all of my questions answered here. My favorite clinical teacher was Mrs. Lisi, she really showed me the ropes. Also, It was accredited as I am now in the process of obtaining my RN. schools can’t be perfect all of the time. There’s always going to be minor annoyances, that doesn’t warrant a negative review. I even recommended my friends to go here.Emily Kent

It was early last year, my brother's Birthday was in several days and he was in the Mental Health System. I spoke with him daily and saw him weekly. He went to the ER for a medication issue. "This is Dr. Savage. Your brother is here in the ER with Covid-19 pneumonia. We expect him to perish tonight." "What??" I said. He repeated his words. "Oh no, he's not!!" I replied. The nightmare…and fight began. We only have each other and I was determined. Day was night and night was day. How do you interrupt these warriors helping so many? But he was alone, and he was my brother. The weeks are blurry, I remember singing Happy Birthday to him on a phone. I begged and pleaded with the Administration, Finally…a light. Northbridge Health Care Center? they asked. YES!!!!! He arrived there a mess, loaded with numerous inappropriate meds. From the second he arrived at Northbridge Health Care Center both our lives changed. I was amazed! I was reached out to immediately; my hero (among many there) Erica Roman. She answered all my questions (no matter what hour of day and most nights), she allayed my fears, she had relevant MD's, Nurses etc. contact me. They worked as an impressive team, and gave my brother back a life 100x better than before. Together we worked through the problems; I now consider them family. From the maintenance man who fixes my brother's glasses to the highest level, this place is unique. Having worked in the medical arena, I have seen many things. The "System" scares me, but the warriors working at Northbridge Health Care Center are aware and have all bases covered. I encourage anyone searching for answers for a loved one to reach out to Northbridge Health Care Center, although I secretly don't want to share my "goldmine". You will not be disappointed.Elly Fay

I’m an employee of Northbridge healthcare and recently my dad has had some life-threatening issues . I brought my dad to Northbridge for rehab therapy and I couldn’t be happier with my decision . The administrator, the staff, residents and their families have been so supportive. This is a difficult journey for me to go through with my dad. My brother questioned why I chose Northbridge healthcare And i told him it’s not just because I work there it’s, because they deliver great services, it’s clean, neat and very efficient and delivering therapy services . After my brothers first initial visit, he walked through the facility and he said to me “now I know why you chose Northbridge it is so neat and clean . “ He was surprised that the administrator even reached out to to offer her support , As she does with all the residents and their families. I can go home at night and rest in peace that dad is in good hands while I am not there . Not to mention that they receive the silver award this year.Jean Fereira

I truly LOVE this place. My father was transferred here in 2018 from another short term rehab that was not a pleasent experience and now he will staying for long term care. I can’t say enough about Northbridge and their staff; my dad has made so much progress here and I believe that Northbridge gave a piece of my dad back to me that I never thought I would see again! Everyone has different experiences but believe me when I say this place is the real deal and nothing short of amazing. Every single person I run into there daily always welcomes me with a smile and something nice to say about my dad even though I am positive there are days he gives them a hard time. Take it from someone who has had their parent in other nursing homes. Northbridge is professional, clean, and filled with amazing care givers. Thank you staff @ Northbridge for taking care of my dad and making the transition into long term care so much easier for me. -Alyssa SakowiczAlyssa Murphy

I took the LPN Refresher Course. The course is easy to navigate. It does require studying but it is completely manageable. I was still able to work while completing my course. It took me about 4 months to complete the entire course. I learned a lot during my clinical experience. The staff at ReNurse Academy were so encouraging and helpful. Thank you for creating a great course and allowing me to obtain my Nursing license.Grace Mathews

The Basic life support class was everything I needed, and the instructors are amazing!! Intuitive, very sweet and personable. I would definitely recommend anyone to try Renurse Academy for any of your professional needs, whether you just need a refresher or a first timer, I promise you won’t regret it!!Mercedes Rivers

If your in need of a refresher course I highly recommend renurse academy. Even coming from another state this program has been one of the best I’ve seen. And there’s always assistance when I’m in need of help. Thanks RE nurse academy im highly satisfiedSam Cooper

I went to Housatonic right out of high school. From fall 2012 to winter 2015, I attended. The professors were professional and helpful. I could email or call or see them during their office hours if I needed to speak (I prefer in person). All the professors I had were passionate and knowledgeable. I transferred from the science program to the fine arts program. The school and my advisor were helpful in this transition. (Personally, every process/interaction was quick and easy) It was a great choice for me. I found the fine arts department to be a great group of people. Very dedicated and all successful in their fields. They didn't just become teachers, they had/have careers and are extremely talented. A little quirky, but what artist isn't? They really helped me improve my art and gave me advice on selling my art. Aside from the actual classes, my favorite part was the fantastic cafeteria. Honestly, I still go back! I still wander around downtown sometimes – that's where HCC is. Its not idyllic but its not as tough as the streets of Manhattan. There's a few oddballs but in 2 years of night courses I never felt unsafe. There's good restaurants and a few shops, concerts in the summer. I graduated and transferred to an art college, almost all of my credits transferred. I'm at a smaller college now, to get my BA, and I miss the convenience of being in a downtown area, near a park and print shop, and really miss the cafe !Christine Jones

This place is the worst. I had the worst experience with an advisor who tried to advise me in the lobby of the building. She basically asked me why I was there…. Then tried to advise me to go to every other department so she would have to do the bare minimum??? Security guards at every door, not kind ones either they definitely don't make it a warm and friendly campus. Seems like they're trying to protect themselves from more that just Covid. The financial aid office is a mess, and the enrollment process was ugh…. They basically didn't know how to add my Transcript credit aside from them sort of losing my Transcripts which the head guy admitted, and looked at me asking if I had any unofficial ones on me…?. The 3 stars are for their professors, they were lovely. The school is trash though go to NCC instead especially if you value professionalism and can do advisement.E J

Housatonic community college Is one of the Best Colleges I have attended. Academically, and socially, this college is well rounded. HCC has Great teachers, that honestly want to see their students succeed.i can only tell you this because this was me, a student who was extremely stressed about the material and course work. Enrolling into HCC from a pervious college, I did not have the funds for school. when I applied for a HCC scholarship I was more than fortunate To have Received grant.YES from School. I have totally made the correct choice to attend HCC. I was nervous at first, but it’s the realization Of coming out of your comfort zone, to achieve your goals and aspirations. I am truly blessed and more than thankful to attend Housatonic community college. Thanks for providing me a nice environment, and more important great food from the great chefs in the kitchen!Yessica URENA-almonte

I had a great experience here. Staff went above and beyond to help me. Definitely a big improvement from when I went there 15 years ago. Hopefully they can have a bigger influence on the town of Winsted. Very good, progressive, and influential atmosphere. They truly care and that matters.Nea Restivo

I've been going here for a while and everyone is nice, the classes are excellent, tutors, everything about it is wroth stopping by and taking a look.Michael Vichiola

One of the best times of my life! The teachers and staff are amazing. It is so easy to get along with everyone and the atmosphere is so laid back!STUDIO C DANCE COMPANY