Los Angeles County Nursing School

Having graduated from the school way back in 1985… I can honestly say it is hands down the best nursing school and that includes most of the 4 year schools. I went because of the pass rate on the state boards. Back then there was no residency requirements. The instructors are very tough but also very knowledgeable. Is it a tough program, without a doubt it is. If you are looking for a easy school don’t apply. If you study, attend class, focus on why you are there you will do fine. Saying you graduated from this school will open doors for you. That being said did I go home and want to scream sometimes, yeah I did. But statements like «everyone is on anti anxiety meds» is total crap. Nursing is not a cakewalk. It’s stressful mentally, and physically. Are you recognized for your hard work, sometimes but mostly not. But it is the most rewarding career ever! Good luck to those in the program, and those yet to come.
A 1985 graduate of Los Angles County USC School of Nursing

Hands down the best program for nursing. This program has been around since 1895 and is a leader in RN programs. This program is tough but for good reason, they have a very high boards passing rate. The education you get here and in addition to the clinical experience you get at the county hospitals prepares you to deal with almost anything. Since it’s the county you will get exposed to numerous patient cases that you didn’t even know existed instead of just getting a mediocre clinic experience from a private hospital. You know what they say, if you make it in the county you can work just about anywhere, because it prepares you for anything.

Unreasonably tough school.
Where do I begin?
They overload students with ridiculous amount of homework, too many patients and unreasonable teachers who just look for an opportunity to fail the already stressed out students.
Lots of students at this location take anxiety meds just to cope with the crushing pressure they are faced with and a lot of time the students have no choice but to quit the program (or they are failed), thus wasting months and years of school.
The school system is very archaic and in efficient. There is no standard process. Each instructor has her own style of teaching and does not follow a system. Ms. Ivory, one of the most horrible instructors did nothing but to create more hatred and bitterness in us against this program.
Students are increasingly getting frustrated with how the school operates but no one says anything until the semester is over, again, in the fear of retaliation.
The school is not afraid of the board BRN (Board of reg. nursing) and continues its shady practices.
Students are terrified of afraid of complaining in the fear of getting on the bad side of the teachers.
This school has to get exposed as they are wasting city’s budget and producing nothing but a bitter students who will never recommend this school to anyone.