Saint Joseph's University in Lancaster

"This school is all about collecting money from students. I was in a class of 19 and 6 of us failed the boards exam and PA college did NOTHING for us. (I was even on deans list during the program) administration Didn’t reach out to us, didn’t return our voicemails, nothing. But continued sending mail to my house asking for money. It’s a joke. I could of gone to an on campus school for cheaper and where the staff actually cared about the students. I would not recommend this school to anyone!!"

"5 years later and they’re still screwing me. I'm currently applying for FNP school and the transcript they provided is incorrect and preventing me from entering the program. PA College is a horrific embarrassment of a school that has never viewed their students as anything more than a blank check. Don’t dare attempt to challenge authority or defend your character when false allegations come flying your way from up tight, "gatekeeping" nursing instructors. They’ll just threaten to throw you out of the program. Steer clear prospective students."

"I received my Associate's in Nursing through PA College- overall this was not a great experience. The gen ed classes were good. The nursing classes were extremely disorganized (teachers who contradicted themselves, curriculum changes without notice, 3rd semester tests that did not reflect course content). And clinical experience was extremely dependent on your clinical instructor- I had 2 who were unnecessarily harsh, rude, and unpredictable. And there was no standardization in how clinicals were graded (I graduated with my ASN in 2013, so that may have improved). I did go back to this school for my bachelor's (because I work for LGH, so I had serious financial help if I went here). My bachelor's experience was much, much more positive than my original degree. This curriculum was entirely online. The class content, curriculum and grading was much more consistent and logical. I put some work into these classes, so I did feel that I learned things, although most BSN students here that I've known walk away feeling that it was a complete waste of time."

"Absolutely horrible school. Had an instructor tell me I'm not confident on the material after explaining things for the next test to her correctly and was told she would rather me fail the course instead of barely pass. Way too expensive for mediocre instructors. Think they blew up way to fast after making the new campus and have too many students wanting to go there. Would highly recommend you go elsewhere before you waste your time and money like I did. More than 50% of our class was failing and we were blamed for not studying enough. One instructor hates the ATI program and the book that faculty decided was to be used this semester. The dean of nursing is also not helpful as she is best friends with this instructor so did not believe us when we said the tests were unfair. Do not communicate well and are very unorganized with everything. DO NOT ATTEND THIS SCHOOL."

"I attended this college for both my associates and Bachelors degrees. Having been a nurse now for the last 7 years, and a travel nurse for the last 5, I can confidently say that the educational standards surpass most that I have seen with students doing clinicals in the various hospitals I have worked at. No, the teachers aren't there to make sure you pass or be your best friends, they are there to ensure you have the tools necessary to pass your boards and provide competent care for patients. I'm glad I attended this institution because what I have seen from many others is sub-par and, on occasion, scary."