I went to the Carrington College Dental Hygene Clinic. I'm not sure that they really have consistent policies that they enforce, and it really wastes their patients time. I was first told it would take two to three visits. The first exam they said my blood pressure was high, but they passed me for treatment. The second time I came they said my blood pressure was too high for treatment. They where approximately the same blood pressure readings from separated by two days. Same blood pressure readings,two days apart. The only difference was the doctors making the decision That is not a fair or consistent policy. If one doctor approves you, then you should be approved for every visit. It's very unsafe for a patient to be cut off in the middle of treatment just because their coffee was a bit strong one day. First time I went they where making claims about my calculus levels without any avidenturary documentation. Nobody could explain to me the clinical definition between calculus level one, two or three. Nobody would take my opinions seriously, even though they where treating my mouth. I went to a dental teaching clinic in the first place because I thought that a teaching clinic would be making a greater effort in following a scientific and professional protocol. This clinic seemed to be making excuses , saying, "This is just a teaching clinic." As an excuse for why they don't need to be professional. I disagree, I think they need to strive to be the most professional and scientific clinic because they are a teaching clinic. For a teaching clinic to admit that they don't care about their reviews or level of professionalism seems like a very poor attitude to have. read more

This review is for the dental hygiene clinic, available to anyone needing dental care. Yes the pre visit paperwork is cumbersome (I think moving forward their new software system should make that smoother?)...& yes scheduling has been cumbersome... but I found the students & most importantly the supervising staff (dentists) to be very professional. I also appreciated that my X-rays & cleanings was very thorough. Although I've only been once, I look forward to future visits, knowing that my dental health will be in good hands. (I sought their care after being double billed by a local dentist, then having several horrifically painful & worse ineffective visits at another dental office.) So if you are between dentists, don't have adequate dental insurance, or just sick of unprofessional dental offices... perhaps consider helping the students here finish out their schooling. read more

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The instructors were fantastic. The admissions person I originally talked to was not so great.

the NCLEX REVIEW class sucks, you have to get a level 2 which is 70% to pass And graduate. it used to be lower but it got increased out of nowhere, making it harder to pass. It's not fair to students. besides a REVIEW class shouldn't be graded or determine if one graduates. It should be just that, a REVIEW Class! It feels like they're setting us up for failure. read more

My student did an amazing job with cleaning my teeth! She's very professional! I think she's ready to take her boards.

The professors have been so helpful, kind, and supportive. The enrollment process was very simple and the entire staff has been very encouraging! read more

The free dental x-ray and cleanings are the best deal around! The appts do take a little longer at first since these are students learning how to do the best job. The Dr checks each step so you really are getting a good cleaning. My hygienist Bronwen was great! Fun personality and didn't hurt me at all. She explained everything I needed to know. Give this school a chance to take care of your teeth. The students need volunteers and really do a great job. read more

( There is no way this campus should only have a 3 rating, that was my inspiration for this review, at least not for the LVN to RN program.)... Currently, I am enrolled in the LVN to RN bridge program. I moved to Boise from California; without a doubt, one of the best decisions I could have ever made! My instructors maintain mutual respect for our cohort, they treat students like " normal " students, unlike many other nursing programs. Unfortunately, the negative stigma within the realm of nursing, implied by the phrase "Nurses Eat Their Young" is often accurate, especially in California. Point being, that Carrington instructors (Boise Campus) should be seen as leaders. Raising the bar, the "gold standard" in which all other RN programs are modeled after. read more

A third of my cohort complained about a new teacher. He's never taught before. They had a group of teachers quit at the end of the term including the Dean. They kept the teacher that everyone complained about because they're desperate. Students have no input after they're asked for feedback as if they cared. For profit school not a for student school. read more

DO NOT ATTEND THE NURSING PROGRAM *** This school sets you up for failure, Quiroz will harass you and make her own rules. She does not allow professors to help the students. I have been traumatized by the nursing program, I am now attending therapy due to mental torture I endured as a student. Unfortunately, no one speaks up with the fear of retaliation. Unless they do something about the new Dean and her power trip I do not recommend this institution. read more

I learned a lot but I had a great time. Made some good friends. And they understand life happens and they will work with you.

Carrington college is a great school! I am currently in the DA program and it's going good! The instructors are great and help out a lot. It is a fast paced program 2x a week for 4 hours you actually have to go to class to know what is going on and get all the hands on experience. The instructors definitely care about their students success. Great experience overall. read more

This review is for the RN program. I chose this program because I could not get into a RN program in California or it was too expensive. PRICE: 23k including prerequisites LENGTH: 11 months. I started 9/2019, finished 8/2020. Pros: accelerated, affordable, Cons: -while all my classmates received their diplomas, I did not. I had to go back and forth asking for this. -i had issues with the board of nursing when transferring my RN license to CA, they were not willing to help me all the way. It seems they did not know how to fix this issue and left me hanging. -once i graduated and started applying for jobs, i needed a recommendation letter from the clinical coordinator. I e-mailed her, and she never replied. (So much for wanting your students to succeed) -our school IDs were made out of cheap paper whereas the previous class and class after us had actual id cards This program is divided into 3 semesters. Semester 1: Time: anywhere from 9-3pm 4 days a week. I went 2 days because I had already completed my prerequisites prior to starting this program Classes during this semester: Anatomy and physiology (in person) Microbiology (in person) Ob and pediatric nursing LPN-RN transition class Semester 2: Times: anywhere from 9-3pm 2-4 days a week plus 1 day for clinicals. Clinicals focused on assessments and careplans. Mostly paperwork all day. Classes during this semester: Med surg Pharmacology Also simlabs during this semester (Other prerequisites such as english, math, interpersonal communications, etc) are online classes divided into 3 semesters Semester 3: 3-4 days a week plus preceptorship. Preceptorship: (7) 12 hour shifts (At least that's what I had). This was once a week, some students had to go twice a week. Classes during this semester: med surg 2 and nclex review. During this semester you also spend some time working on your resume and fingerprinting and applying to take your test (not included in tuition) For more info: https://docs.carrington.edu/catalog/carrington-college.pdf Under table of contents: view "nursing bridge" on page 89 I was able to work full time (36 hrs/week) the first and second semester. Tips: get ahead, keep your grades up, and study hard take a picture/screenshot of everything you turn in. Save e-mails Utilize all your resources Ask for a recommendation letter from your preceptor at your clinicals, clinical coordinator, and/or instructors Fyi, some students started their BSN classes during the 3rd semester through Boise state university. Wouldn't recommend doing this. I would focus on finishing the program first. Attend open lab days 11 months was a breeze. If I can do it, you can too! If you're in california and are wondering if you should go..... JUST GO! I gave this school 2 stars because of my experience. Regardless, I finished and I am now an RN and it was all worth it. I received my ATT in 3 weeks. I took my test in california for idaho and endorsed my license to california (fastest way to do it). Good luck! read more

Dental assisting is very expensive and they have very outdated equipment and lessons and not enough to go around. Classes are only 4 hrs 2 days a week because all this school want is money. They also get rid of the only good educator they had who actually teaches with passion and cares about their students. read more

Angela saw my 7 year old daughter. she was so kind and caring. she educated my daughter in a way that she could understand. she's flossing and brushing without being told. thank you. read more

I found Carrington online while searching for hygiene schools throughout the country. I decided Carrington-Boise because of the 18mo program and location. The hygiene instructors are fantastic but admissions and financial departments... You have to twist arms to get them to do their jobs. Incredibly frustrating. I recommend seeking out a non-profit school for dental hygiene rather than Carrington. read more

I keep trying to get ahold of someone to help me get a job. I get no answers I have a certificate from Carrington. I feel like I am paying tuition for nothing. No one seems to care. I am not pleased read more

Melinda was so helpful with the financial side of admissions. She was very knowledgeable and took the time to answer all of my questions. Isaiah has also been so quick to help and reply to all my general admissions questions. The campus is very nice and set up to help me succeed in my future career! read more

UPDATE: Please know that I did contact them with the contact info provided in their response to my original review. It sounded like they wanted to make things right after my bad experience. They ignored that as well. So this college wants to look good...but not actually make good on their mistakes. An absolutely terrible experience. I signed up for a certificate program, and was told by the advisor that there were no prerequisite classes needed for the class. As I had not taken any before. Once I paid and was in the class, I realized that was so WRONG. It was way too advanced and fast paced to even consider being able to get through the course without having taken anatomy and medical terminology. Dropping the class was SO DIFFICULT...because the staff was so uninterested in calling me back or communicating with me when I sent the email to drop me from the class. I had to contact them several times, in several manners, and several different advisors to finally get a response. The advisors went from helpful to rude and cold in an instant. I was not told that I would be charged $245 for the books if I dropped the class, even though I had dropped within the time frame needed. Because I opened one of the book to complete the first week of the class, I was told I could not get a credit on the books. I packaged and sent them back anyways, because 2/3 of the books were still packaged, with a note explaining my situation. USPS tracking said it was delivered, and I never heard back so I assumed it was fine. Fast forward 8 months...now I'm getting bills in the mail again for those books! The book store is saying they never got them, and expected me to have kept a receipt for 8 months! I have contacted the financial dept, the book store, and the student advisor at the Boise location (who has not responded and likely will not since that seems to be the way they treat students there!). Apparently they plan on making me pay $245 for the books that I sent back by the date they needed them back, paid $30 to send back from my own pocket, didn't mark in or damage, and didn't even end up using because the student advisor LIED about the course not needing prerequisite courses. Absolutely not the college I would suggest to ANYONE in the area looking for a GOOD college experience! Very disappointed with their customer service, response times, and professionalism. read more

I have been trying to get someone to help me now for 2 years they guaranteed me after graduation I was able to get a job. Well 2 years later and nothing read more

I have had an amazing experience so far. As I am half way through the RN bridge program. The staff is extremely helpful and seem to always be helpful. They ensure that we have the tools we need to succeed in the program. I have went to another Carrington Campus and did not have a great experience. I am grateful to have been able to attend the campus. I recommend this campus to many of my LVN friends that are looking to get into an RN program. Five star rating for sure!!! Thank you Carrington! read more

Terrible DA program one teacher is on it completely HE is there to help you learn and succeed in this program knowing you might have little to no experience with this career field he's there to help. Others in the program are only concerned about being liked by some but not all of her students doesn't care to be professional at all would rather sit and gossip like a child don't spend 14,000 to be ridiculed in a field that you're actually passionate about. No learning is being done and you might as well look into other DA programs because honestly it's cheaper and you will learn just as much if not more in other schools. The officials at this particular location are only interested in your money not your education be sure to look into all OTHER programs before deciding to put yourself through this debauchery. read more

I have only had positive experiences so far at Carrington. The teachers and the staff have all been supportive and helpful. I was fortunate to work with a great finance advisor who was knowledgeable and helpful with my financing. Overall I have gotten what I've expected from the program I am enrolled in, and haven't had any problems. School is hard, but you get what you put in. read more

Teachers in the PTA program are wonderful and supportive. The financial aid and career services need improvement. Career services has done nothing to help my class find jobs in this market. read more

I went to this school and it is THE worst of the worst. The staff, the program, the classes. Honestly they just want your money and won't speak to you unless you've paid. Terrible communication and unwilling to respond to questions. I had maybe 1 or 2 good teachers but overall they made me cry literally almost everyday. They are critical, mean, and pushy about it too. They very much favor certain students and will definitely show that. They won't assist you in clinic and will sit in the middle of the room and gossip the whole time. It's an aweful environment if you're falling behind even slightly a little. And don't even get me started on their finance department. I didn't know one single classmate that was happy about how they handled finances. It's taken me over 3 months to get a hold of somebody who will actually help me and they only responded once. They charged me for semesters I didn't attend. Hardly ANY of my credits transferred and I graduated another college already with my degree specifically with prerequisites, so I had to start all over. They don't tell you this, but you have to have a 75% or higher in any of your transferring credits or main core classes until after you've signed papers. And then once you're a senior you have to get a 90% or above to even pass. If you're considering coming to the school, I would NOT recommend it. Find somewhere else there loads of different schools. read more

DO NOT GO HERE! NO STARS!!!!!! DEAN LEE VARGA OPERATES ON "NURSES EAT THEIR YOUNG". She needs to learn that the school is a business though and treating students like this will kill the school. New owners.....shame on you for employing this person. No Stars. When attending the LPN program at Carrington in Boise I was extremely pleased with the education and staff. They have made changes and since the new owners, as of January put Lee Varga in charge as Dean, it all went down hill. As the Dean, she is a bully and threatens students to kick them out for non compliance, when in truth, they are compliant. She just does not know how to use the brand new system that all students are expected to be pro's at, where all compliance are entered. I had all my requirements complete and uploaded. While at the ER with my daughter, Varga called threatening me to throw me out due to non compliance and that I cant keep expecting special treatment. When I pushed her, she actually did not know how to even pull up the information that was uploaded under the new system showing compliance. This is not the same Carrington. She also lied and said that every instructor said I was not attending classes and showing up late. Every class I sat front row and was first to sign attendance sheet. It is on record. Only class I missed was when daughter was in hospital which my instructor was aware of. I have multiple saved messages and recorded conversations with threats from her and bullying and manipulative threats. I used to tell everyone to go here. As long as these new owners are allowing this treatment of students, I would not spend a penny here!!!! There is a saying, "nurses eat their young". This should not be the environment for professional people wanting a safe environment to learn....especially spending $30,000.00 a year. read more

I just met with Ivy at CCI's Dental Hygiene program, and what can I say? I'm impressed! Such a calm and welcoming environment when you walk in. She answered all my questions while showing me the wonderful dental hygiene clinic. It's a great school if you're looking to get a degree in healthcare! read more

I had not attended school in 20 years and the curriculum coupled with the small class size made it easy for me to get right up to speed. My Pharmacy professor, Mr. Murray, took the extra time and had the patience to make my learning curve steep and accurate. I was able to maintain a 4.0 with relative ease, even in Math. That is a huge accomplishment! I got a job straight out of school and I am still in my chosen profession to this day. read more

Carrington is a great school! I have been going to school for six weeks. The curriculum is awesome. It's a ton of information packed in a short time. It is done in a way that helps you to succeed. I would definitely recommend this school for anyone looking for a great education experience . read more

I went to Carrington a year ago when it was formerly known as Apollo (Dental Assisting). First month went very smoothly. Soon after, our class quickly become aware that our current teacher was very incompetent, unable to answer questions clearly asked by the students and very unorganized with her curriculum. Lab was nice however, very small for our class size. Not only small, but something always seemed to have a glitch. As a whole, we were "miss informed" about numerous things involving our education which seemed to happen on a daily basis by the Director and Dean of the school. All in all, I would not re do my experience with this school at the price I paid. I do not believe they had the students best interest in mind but rather $$$. read more

I graduated from the Practical Nursing program at Carrington College, Portland campus in February 2010. After graduation and obtaining my license I accepted a rare opportunity at a job working in pediatrics for medically fragile children in Portland, Oregon. I also accepted a endearing position working for home visiting hospice care. Then I considered furthering my education and obtaining my associate degree in nursing. The RN bridge program in Boise, Idaho just requires 60 days of working experience as an LPN to apply for their program, but I worked full time in Portland as an LPN for a year before I decided to apply to the RN bridge program. Making the decision to move to Boise, ID for the Carrington College RN bridge program was the best decision I could have ever made in my life for my nursing career. The campus and nursing wing is amazing! The college staff supports my path to success and truly cares about my success. The instructors offer me tutoring to accommodate my schedule and the class sizes are smaller for a more hands on personal teaching environment. Career services has helped me obtain several job leads in the area that resulted in me getting hired in positions that will accommodate my school schedule. There is nothing more satisfying to me than getting my money's worth for my education in just 12 fast months at Carrington College, Boise campus. Carrington has prepared me for a world of opportunity in nursing!! There is no end to my personal success story with Carrington because my success as a student and success with my career just keeps growing and getting better all the time. I am scheduled to graduate in August 2012. Thank you Carrington College for giving me an education and a wonderful career in the nursing profession that I love. You have changed my life!!! read more