18 Best Lpn To Rn Programs In Rochester, NY (2022 Updated)

My son recently graduated from this college. He transferred in from a 2 year college so he was only there for 5 semesters. Things started okay but went downhill. Communication quickly became a problem. We had issues from professors, finance and counseling. It became so bad that to get anything done we had to cc the Dean in any messages that we sent. I also know of someone else who had to do the same thing. The last semester was the worst. He was enrolled as a full time student but when the bill came through it was in correct. We got loans for the first amount but had to get additional loans after the semester ended. No one sent an email we had to check the account because my son never received an email or his diploma. When we were notified by the finance department they told us we had to fix it. Numerous emails were sent to many different people but nothing was ever fixed. We finally resent the emails and cc’d the Dean and it finally got fixed. The college also changed the advisor without notifying us that it had changed. My son had to find his own internship and figure his classes out on his own. My daughter had the same issues with communication. She was signed up to go but never heard back. She then got a call from the advisor asking why she never showed up. The advisor had enrolled her in classes but never told her. She ended up not going. If you choose this college they will take your money but you will have to do a lot of work to make sure they are on top of things.Todd Crossett

I graduated from Roberts last year and I had a great experience. I do agree with some reviews that communication is not always great, but as long as you are proactive and take an active approach to your education here, you'll do wonderfully. The staff and students are very respectful and the professors seem to really care about you and your overall success. It is a nice size campus, not too busy and not too small. Finding a parking spot during busy times was a challenge. Food is AMAZINGstephanie g

I went to undergrad here and loved it. There were always opportunities to learn outside of class, meet people through activities, and my professors knew who I was. I'm attending for graduate school now and still love it. Staff and faculty genuinely care about you as a human and your learning.Caryn A

A wonderful place to go to school and a great place to visit. The students here are almost all very kind, sweet, accepting, supportive, and open-minded people. They are slightly diverse in terms of demographics, and quite diverse in terms of personality. The college offers a diverse range of majors and excellent classes. It has particularly great music, performing arts, nursing, and physical therapy programs. Class sizes are not very big, with very few lecture hall-style class settings. The teachers are mostly very kind and care greatly about what they do. Tuition is very high, but depending on your program, it can be worth it. The campus is beautiful! It is full of nature and a mix of collegiate gothic and more modern buildings. It is small and dense, but not crowded. It is also very safe. Risk of theft or damage to property is very rare, but the latter is more common among lowerclassmen. There is so much history to uncover. It is located close to good places to shop, eat, and visit in Pittsford. The academic buildings are clean, well-lit, and mostly fitted with modern amenities. Bathrooms in some buildings are very clean, some are quite unclean. The lowerclassmen residence halls can be somewhat loud, are typically slightly unclean, but have many events to attend run by the RAs. There are dorm or suite-style living choices. Upperclassmen residence halls are mostly clean, almost always very quiet, and have dorm, suite, apartment-style living choices. Living arrangements are for full-time students only. The food in the Dining Commons is pretty good. It has a pretty diverse menu with some options tasting decent, some great. Other food locations around campus have a somewhat limited menu range and the food is mediocre. Some alternative dietary accommodations are met, and more will be made if requested. Facilities staff are mostly not friendly, but not unkind. The staff in the Dining Commons are mostly pretty friendly and very kind.Graeme Lechner

I received counseling services from John Aceto at Nazareth College. This man is sexually inappropriate! I met him to work on my shyness, and for the entire session he tried diagnosing me other issues. He told me I drink coffee everyday because I have "Caffeine-use disorder." That rediculous disorder is not even in the DSM! Then he diagnosed my father with Bipolar disorder, based on my childhood memories. He never even met my father in person. After the session, he began rubbing his hand on my back, telling me that he wanted to "help me out." I felt violated. BEWARE of this man! He will rope you in for other issues and try to take advantage of you. I expressed my concerns to the director, Megan Clifford Papponetti, and she black mailed me. She threatened to have me suspended, and that is exactly what she attempted. She shared my confidential assessments and sessions with my Ex and even to my professors. My professors were concerned about me, saying that they received a strange call from Megan "bragging about the information she found out about me." That was PERSONAL information that I trusted with the Nazareth College Counseling Center, and I was humiliated. Nazareth College, you should be ashamed of yourself! Do not receive counseling services at Nazareth College, your confidential information is not safe.Anonymous User

Relentless support from faculty and staff. Incredible variety of undergrad majors and minors. Convenient scheduling for some business and leadership and some education grad programs. Friendly, beautiful campus. Big emphasis on hands-on learning and community engagement. Lots of study abroad options. Impressive students seeking to make a difference in the world.Chris Farnum

Terrible when it comes to visitors and what information they tell you. My sister is currently in this place and apparently I can’t visit her. When my mom called them, they told us “only two set visitors can show up to visit the patient.” Nowhere on the pamphlet did it say that. The pamphlet says “immediate family members are welcome to visit during the day” and “other family and friends may visit Monday-Friday”. Also, they said it’s a rule due to covid. Everybody in our family is vaccinated including my sister (the patient) + we haven’t been near anybody with covid at all. Thanks to the hospital to telling us about this policy, my brother and father have wasted just about 3 and a half hours of their day going to visit, told they can’t, and driving back. Also, what happened to the no electronics thing? Everybody was told she was not allowed near electronics, but all of a sudden, she’s allowed to have a zoom meeting via iPad? They just broke their own rule which was already stupid in the first place. This whole place is a disaster.AverageBoi2356

Spent 6 hours at this hospital. They don't seem to do anything but COVID. I told them multiple times I didn't have COVID but they wouldn't be convinced so they sent me home with no diagnosis, convinced they were right. Got my negative test result from them this morning but that doesn't help my 101 fever. People need to trust that a hospital will actually do their job instead of just assuming they know. Really scary and pathetic to think how many people this has happened to.djrethoret

Horrible if I could rate 0 stars I would. Honestly this has to be the most worst medical center in the US. It makes every other center pool bad this place should've been shut down from the start I hope they know how to deal with lawsuits better then they're students/patients cause by the way this place is running they're gonna have a fun time in court. Come to this place at your own risk. Waste of time, waste of money, and waste of tax payers money.Adam Picado

Update 10/21/22 Looks like theirs still a lot of issues inside the program, especially with the administration. I'm an excelling student and was rewarded F's on assignments that I received a 100% for submitting assignments early. This is not in the syllabus or Bryant and Stratton's policy that you can not submit assignments early. I'm paying 10,000 this semester and I'm halfway through the RN program. It sickens me that instructors will intentionally try to fail A-B students who have the hunger and drive to learn and excel. Administrators and staff are continuously negligent to listen to the concerns of students and frequently ignore urgent messages from students who try to succeed and earn the grades that they work hard for. Update 3/3/22 I wanted to take a second to thank the school for its willingness to fix every issue that I have encountered. I do appreciate all of the hard work. Update 2/23/22 I think I’m just being told things to stop calling and shut up. I’ve been trying to get the school to answer my questions about transcripts and have them evaluated. I’ve been calling and working with them for weeks was told that they had them, inquired today and was told that they do not have them and my evaluation is not complete “some how”. I’ve sent my transcripts over twice, verified the information, was told that they were going to request my transcripts themselves which apparently didn’t happen. no one answers questions, no accountability, no one knows what’s going on. I’m so frustrated and defeated I just want to go back to school and this is what preventing me. It’s impossible to get in touch with ANYONE and to see where your at in the admission process. I’m so disappointed. Call center says that they do evening classes for nursing they do not. It is a full-time daytime program Monday through Friday not flexible 46,400 for 4 semesters. Teas test for admission 30 student class sizes 3 starts a year January, May, and September they are 16 month programs. Is accredited and you can sit for nursing boards if you go here. Toilets frequently have urine and stool on the toilet seats gum underneath desksJasmyne Elliott

I was super intersted in the new RN program so I attended an informational session on 1/19/22 to hopefully start in May 2022. The next step was to reach out to our admissions rep which I did on 1/21 via email to let her, Sam, know I was intersted and to start the next steps. No response. I again reached out on 1/22 to inform her that I had sent over my high school and college transcripts. No response. Again, I reached out on 1/28 to see if my transcripts had been received because they had not been opened. No response. Let me add that I had called and left voicemails as well for this rep between these emails. I then called the main line to recieve assistance on 2/23 because I received an email saying my college transcipts had not been downloaded and were now expiring. I then got a call from Sam immediately who then scheduled a financial aid meeting for 2/28. She seemed hopeful she could get me in the May class still and get all my credits together to see whether I would be full or part time. She told me to get my ATI sent over before the financial aid appointment so I paid $20+ to do so on 2/23. I attended my financial aid meeting on the above date and filled out all my FAFSA with the FA rep. I also filled out the email paperwork sent to me from the FA rep and then wrote a text to Sam to let her know I was set and to "Please keep me updated with the evaluation so I can schedule my accuplacer!" No response, suprise! After that it was my last straw because I do not want to attend a school where their staff is completely unorganized. It really is disheartening because the program seems awesome. They also could not answer my questions about accreditation, which to me seems like they aren't knowledgeable about it. In all, not reccomended.Justine Cruz

this school is disgusting my girlfriend took her penn foster high school diploma there and got into a medical assistance class and she wanted to switch her major so they told her to hurry up and withdraw and she will be able to sign up for the major she wanted so she did now she have to pay a entire loan off in order to go back when she wasn't there for 2 weeks now this penn foster diploma is not at there site anymore and they are being real nasty with getting her proof she even took it there in the first place Bryant and stratton really need to be investigatedLavonte Robinson

I wouldn’t recommend to anyone trying to better their lives. They promise you a job at the end of your course and then claim that there are no jobs available. The teachers use their time to threaten you and accuse you of talking, not paying attention or just deviant behavior while you sit their silently and then all faculty staff say “well it’s a free program” they also threaten to remove you from class and tell you to “get out” if you have questions or you bring up things that you’ve learned before that challenge what they’re teaching and ask for clarification. There was a teacher who would actively blame me for the things the girl next to me did. If she was speaking in class, eating or even sleeping she would accuse me of being the one talking or the one that was influencing this grown girl to behave the way she did. While I sat there quietly and did my work. Don’t do it if you have anxiety or depression cause this place will push you to kill yourself having to survive here. They also remind you that you’re a charity case that they have blessed with the right to attend to school.Alana Hernandez

THE NAME IS GREG SHERMAN ..He s an angel their ..Caring kindness. Strenth and a gentleman. I Have landed my dream job at Highland Hospital patient care tech …..i thank god he is there he really cares and just seeing his smile makes u feel great. …Hey graduatiin he needs to be in stage with us….This man is a true spirit..Please know he makes things happen and never gives up on us…THE BEST IN HIS FIELD .. All my hEART AND THANKS A REMARKABLE MAN WHO SEEN THE BEST IN ME.Joanna Collins

The staff is unprofessional I talked to the dean about an instructor treating me unjust and was never contacted back. So, I would have to wait 2 yrs to go back which I'm not because I was very discouraged at this point.Mamalaid Gibson

The admissions department definitely knows how to to sell the school. Students across the board need to know what you want to ask before you walk into the building. I only attended 3 semesters and did very well there. Early on I changed my major 2x and kept asking questions and to finally then making a decision that the college didn't have the degree that was best suited for me so I transferred to a Suny college that was much more affordable that wouldn't leave me with high debt once I was finshed. I had made some great friends and got to know some great helpful staff at the college and they know who they are and I'm very thankful for them being "real" genuine people. As students young or adult learners we need to make the best choices for ourselves and sometimes we experience negative and positive ones during our journeys.Cindy Minster

If I could give a 0 star I would for this school. Very unprofessional, I begged for help from financial aid, my professors and I tried to contact my advisor. No one would help me. No one. They were so rude to me and unprofessional. I am a single mom working full time trying to go back to school. I thought this would be a great option for me. Instead this school turned it into a nightmare. Horrible Horrible experience. Save your money go to a community college or go anywhere but here. I never write reviews but this experience if I can help someone not go here I will. Terrible. This school honestly should be ashamed of themselves and how they treat their students.K R

I was part of the OTA program and had to leave because my mental health was destroyed by the staff members. I, along with 3 other students left the program because of how poorly we were treated. This school only cares about its reputation, not its students. Not to mention they now call me EVERY DAY to ask if I would like to return despite me telling them every time they call to please never call again because I am never returning.Cassidy Troy

I was here to vote early on Friday (10/30). I was happy that the wait time was minimal (about 5 minutes). There were many workers there helping to guide everyone to the correct places to "check-in," receive a receipt to get your ballot, then go fill out the ballot and cast your vote. There seemed to be almost too many poll workers though. Some were just kind of standing around and crowding the place. The flow of people entering and exiting crossed paths, which isn't the best practice during the pandemic. Everyone was masked though and there was hand sanitizer and cleaning supplies everywhere, so it wasn't all bad. I was satisfied with the experience.Alyssa Jewell

Never went there despite the fact that everyone told me that I need to get education because I'm good learner. But they've also told me that in Rochester, Medicine is the best thing to learn because there's jobs and good money but I don't like Medicine, so why would I care? Unfortunately there's no many IT jobs in Rochester and if there's any they're not paying anything much compared to Bay AreaWalt Miller

I graduated from here in the 1990s when it was still on Prince Street in downtown Rochester. The move to Westfall Road was ill advised, since it is not on a bus line. In the winter time it would be quite a hike to the campus from the nearest bus line on South Clinton Avenue. This makes this college inaccessible for many city residents.Chili Ray

Current Admissions counselor/coordinator and director is rude, not helpful, nor understanding. They ignore application and take months to get back with you. This shows that the school is money hungry. I would recommend looking at other nursing schools that really care about prospective and current students.Keal N

The college experience was great, My RA position truly prepared me for the real world and helped me to understand and appreciate the world around me. But I can only give three stars because the school of business/enterprise let me down. As an accounting major, I aspired to work in Government or Not-for-profit post graduation. Once the professors realized I didn't want to work for a Public Accounting firm, they wrote me off. I am succeeding today, solely because of my RA position. And for that I am forever grateful. Thank you ResLifeShawn Daley

PLEASE take it from me that the show Fisher puts on during open houses and tours is extremely fake. There is no “fisher family”. However, there are MANY bullies. I have never seen such cruel, heartless, and just plain mean behavior until I attended this school. Don’t go here unless you’re looking for overpriced admission, fake people, and hating everyday of the school year.Tori Cotton

Talked to two nursing students in wegmans school of nursing. Third floor 4th year Cole helpful about nursing program. Friendly cheerful. Met Marie and husband in parking lot. She has seven children 3 boys and 4 girls and works in cafeteria. Very nice lady to talk with.Jerald Rzatkiewicz

Of the more than 50 top universities we toured around the country, Rochester was my favorite. Not only was it outstanding for its serene and spacious campus and its architectural richness, but for the people. The friendly staff who greeted us, the advice of their genuine and truly supportive admissions counselors, the welcoming and enthusiastic professors we met were all top notch. Ultimately my child chose a different university, but I would have been happy to spend more time visiting this campus and the surprisingly lovely city surrounding it.Mags

The school is beautiful. But really hate ur medicine in it. $600 just a single test with insurance. Talk and talk, never solved my problems. Did a much better test for $100 in another place without insurance and eventually get healthy. It’s not mental problems!!!Stella G

Research based University with plenty of opportunities for inquisitive mind. The amount of scholarship they provide to international students at graduate level is decent and tax- free.Md. Rayhanul Islam

This is a great school to start with prior to transferring to four year institution. Lots of classes with great professors that can relate to students. The biggest takeaway is the cost as compared to traditional four year schools. Aside from the positive stuff I've mentioned comes the bad. When I attended this school I was informed by counselors that receiving an AAS degree is the same as an AS degree with all my credits able to transfer when I decided to pursue a four-year degree. The only difference separating the two degrees is work experience. Well, once I started Brockport a majority of classes in my major only transferred as credits towards my BS degree and NOT towards my major program requirements. Despite having completed similar classes within my major I was forced to retake classes with same syllabus at Brockport therefore, I basically had to complete all four years all over again. Anyone considering to pursue a program here, my advice for you is to make sure you ask the right questions and understand the different types of degrees prior to committing . It's not worth anyone's time or money to retake classes at any institution if it will set you back.Giuseppe Mellia

I'd want to say that this is the best college I've ever attending. I'm currently enrolled in this college. This college has provided me with a great deal of assistance with everything I need. This college has already made an impression on me. If you need to do something on your expected it will be your goals, I strongly advise you to go to Monroe Community College. I am extremely happy that I chose this fantastic Monroe Community College. Thank you so much for assisting me with whatever I require. I'm currently enrolled in that college, and my expectations is to graduate in one year and a half or two years.Quatanzia Mulligan

The pool is very clean, but the Lifeguards are always on their mobile devices not even paying attention. One will guard the entire area standing far away from members attentive but the other two guards in uniform instead of surrounding the pool area with guards at all angles of the pool these two staff sit with either their back to the pool or on their phones. I also see the director sitting in his office never walking out on deck to correct the matter. Why pay staff to neglect their position of which they were hired to do. I don't feel safe having my children swim in this pool.Atalina Tucker

(Translated by Google) I have no answer tuna took 3 days waiting I do not know the protocol I hope a good help (Original) Atún no tengo contestación llevó 3 días en espera no conozco el protocolo espero una buena ayudaLerysveth Robles

I’m changing up what I said I don’t feel me getting older and that’s where I fail people are outgrowing me and that’s not my fault people grow faster than others so I apologizeHott Topic

My grandson attends this school and I have noticed great progress with him in a short time. Thank you Mary Cariola. Justin M. Schledorn's grandma, Mary Beth VanDerwarkerMaryBeth VanDerwarker

This place is great. Im a student here taking Culinary Arts. Ive actually learned thing here and there is many more classes you could take. There is nursing, conservation, welding and metal trades, electromagntic trades, carpentry, animal science, graphic arts, and more. Usually the classes are 2 years. This school is mostly ment for highschoolers but you can be an adult to take these classes. There's also a actual school on the other side of the property. I go to that school and i am a senior. I think this school is great to go to for people that dont enjoy to do homework. The class sizes are small, around 10 people per class so you can actually learn and ask the teacher got personal help, if you need it. The teachers actually care about the students too. Its a nice active place that has a great atmosphere. Thats my take on this place and if you can go you should.The Smiph

Terrible experience just to get into the program. This program's entrance process is not very accommodating for people who currently have jobs, especially when there is no guarantee that you will be accepted. I went for my interview, which offers a call in option. I was told I could not use this option, something that should have been mentioned before hand. The interviewer was rude and looking for anything to comment on about my setting. I was told I needed to be sitting for the interview (which I was) and when I explained that I was and even showed her, she conveniently could no longer hear me. I was told I needed to reschedule, again if you currently have a job it is not that simple to just keep leaving work like this.Brianna White

This place is actually really cool im actually a student here, I've been here since 8th grade now I'ma Sophomore the teachers here are stern but i like it bc they are super nice too like they really care about you, Like my ELA teacher Mrs.Lopez Shes so caring and Thoughtful, I think If u have the chance to go here Take it bc u only get 1 The system her is pretty cool, But there is one problem the girls vape in the bathroom and so do the boys so now they have to lock the doors, Its really hard to take it bc if i have to use the bathroom i can only hold it for so long but either way this school is really cool its 6th to 12 graders I think u guys would like it.Miranda brown

Great facility however – I’m not sure this is the place to communicate this… but I typically walk in the area and the seating bench area right in front of Portland Ave (by the front sign) is constantly littered with trash. I bring a bag and try to clean up the area the best I can. I’ve noticed on my walks that the nursing staff likes to take their breaks out there. I have picked up tons of cigarettes, fast food bags, soda cans, and even someone’s old socks! The landscaped garden in front are trashed! Someone needs to tell the staff not to be slobs! Revised 8/10/22: Thank you so much for the reply! I appreciate it! Yes, I do realize it is a heavy traffic area. The only reason why I brought attention to the St Anne’s staff was that was who I noticed littering firsthand… They are not the only ones for sure…Tony B

I was a student here until I decided to serve my country as my grandfather's last wish. When I returned from service, I was met with excuses, rude people, and misinformation about where my transcripts were. It was absolutely disgusting. I would never recommend this school to anyone. The staff are incredibly rude, the professors are mediocre at best (they always lost my work). Honestly, this place needs to be shut down. It's not helping anyone obtain the skills they need for the world. Don't even bother applying to this place. Go to a real 4 year university. Or apply here and never get your transcripts after all of your hard work. Especially because you're on the phone with people who have an attitude problem. Ugh.Dirty “Dirty Dan” Dan

There should be a shuttle from the E. Henrietta campus to the Applied Technology campus on W. Henrietta. Some students don't have a reliable ride to manuever from campus to campus. They have to take an RTS bus from the brighton campus all the way down town to the transit center in order to catch another bus to take them to the W. Henrietta campus. This makes no dam! sence!!!Vanessa J

I took the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Ridercourse and would highly recommend it to any beginner level riders, anyone who has no experience driving a motorcycle, and anyone who wants to work towards obtaining their motorcycle license. The instructors were great teachers, knowledgeable, and friendly. The class was informative, well-structured, and fun.Brian Barnatones

I love this Trainer it fits absolutely great very comfy and snug to the a** I’m wearing it everyday it’s my new best friend ty 💪🏾Candice Singleton