As a former student, I want to share my honest review at this school before you enroll. THANK ME…read moreLATER! The tuition has increased significantly this year, reaching around $100,000 to $120,000 or more, which is much higher than at other private schools. The rules frequently change each semester, so what you're told when you join can quickly become outdated every semester, leading to serious financial debt if you don't pass.
The environment is toxic, with unprofessional behavior from both faculty and students. Many students experience bullying, and I have witnessed instructors gossiping about other students without any repercussions. If you have a problem, don't expect support from the dean; they often prefer to remove you rather than address the issue.
In the labs, we repeatedly used the same needles and had to recap them. When I didn't pass a check-off on the first try, a professor reacted poorly and embarrassed me in front of my classmates, her reason "we only have a few needles to use." Mistakes are part of learning, yet we were not allowed to make them. I would rate the quality of teaching a 2 out of 10, except for the PEDS class, which was excellent thanks to Professor Premo. However, be prepared to read the entire textbook, which is challenging due to the fast-paced program. When you ask for help, they may suggest, use AI instead of helping you, which is quite ridiculous. Lots of topics in the lectures are skipped with some Instructor saying "oh, No need to learn this it's not gonna come out on the exam anyway" but wait until you take the NCLEX which focus on information you don't know!
Some students were given unfair advantages, such as private rooms for exams without cameras and extra time. Additionally, regarding the exams, you won't know which questions you answered incorrectly, making grades feel arbitrary and manipulable (you don't know exactly what questions you missed) don't forget this is all about business. This can result in you having to retake expensive classes or not passing at all. While I can't speak for the Phoenix branch, the Tucson branch has poor management and an overall unsatisfactory atmosphere.
Overall, this branch appears to operate more as a business focused on profit rather than on supporting student success. It can feel like a trap once you're in. The school's condition is disappointing, especially considering the high tuition, and interactions with the Senior Dean were particularly rude and unprofessional toward both students and faculty. Good luck if you decide to attend!
