Rockland BOCES - West Nyack, New York

Lo Mein

Future LPN students. Mrs. Shine RETIRED.
BOCES has done a very poor job preparing all their new staff, based on the speed and scope of the program.

Somebody really interviewed a teacher who doesn’t speak or understand English properly, who has a poor egotistical attitude, and said this will be a great fit for our ACCELERATED program? Also thought, she is so passionate about teaching new nurses? Or even loves what she does? Or like people at all

You will get where you want to go…
BUT the journey with these people is always an unorganized, low budget mess.

The book package is an e-book, everything is on blackboard and PowerPoint. Yet still we are being told we are not allowed to use the sockets to charge our devices, because we need to come with them charged. Whose laptop is going to last 6-7 hours?

The connection to the high school kids, their intercom system, and having to follow by their “high school” rules, because they want us to lead by example… is disruptive, impeding to the exams and learning, and a straight up inconvenience.

Adults are not taking an ADULT program, to teach high schoolers to be high schoolers! They need to follow high school rules period. & we don’t need to be associated with them and have to “lead by example”.

They need to charge way less for this class, because it is scraping the bare minimum! Yes nursing school is hard, but there are too many unresolved issues in this program that add to the students stress. They were not ready to run for this semester.

Elyse Pierre

I have been trying to get my hands on a copy of my diploma for well over a year. NO ONE GETS BACK TO YOU. Doesn't matter how many emails you send or how many times you leave your name and number at the front desk. They don't care about you or any needs after leaving the school. I have emailed K. Paul well over 5-6 times, left my number, spoke to her myself at one point and she still has not informed me of steps needed to receive this document. THIS HAS BECOME A MAJOR INCONVIENCE TO ME.

DAWANN SHAVUO

THIS IS TRULY THE BEST SCHOOL IN ROCKLAND COUNTY! MY SON LOVES IT HERE! HE CAN FINALLY BE HIMSELF, NO JUDGEMENTS! STAFF IS AWESOME AS WELL! WE COULD NOT BE HAPPIER!

Aida Kim

One of the best places to learn English well. The teachers are professionals in their field. The managers at the reception are very polite.

Mateo Bala

I love Rockland Boces but I dont recomand Auto Collision
Every staff member is professional and cares about their job the principal and the assistent Erick Kurz and James Mattera have been like friends to me also guidance consulers are very helpful Nikki Minter helped me apply for a scholarship and ms Ann Lobo helped me write an essey for my scholarship
Mr Patrick Mitrione's class did my buissness cards and desgined my logo like I wanted it
I want to thank all teaches assistents especialy Josnandy Espino and Keith Stampfl they have been like best friends to me and gave me always good advices
I did not forget Mr Chin and mrs Smith from the student support they are very respected people and the last but very important is Mr Beebe he has good music taste ask him to play detroit rock city

Genet Jones

After passing the LPN entrance exam on March 14, 2014, I was told by Ms Torres that I can choose between full time and part time. On April 11, 2014 I was interviewed and choose to be a full time student. I began to worry because I didn't hear anything back after that. The instructions read "financial aid application must be done by August 15, 2014, after call Ms Torres to schedule a financial aid appointment. I called Monday thru Friday at least 4 times a day for 3 weeks. I left messages and even went up to the school. On August 26, 2014, I finally received an acceptance letter via mail and email. I went to Boces at 8:30am on September 4, 2014 to start class as a full time LPN student. Upon arriving I was informed that I am no longer a full time student, I am now part time WITHOUT my knowledge. As I questioned Ms Torres as to why I was not informed about the change BEFORE paying $800 to reserve my seat in the full time program, Ms Torres blamed me for not contacting her. To top it off not only am I no longer a full time student and I will only be refunded $150. Overall I would say proceed with caution.

Sergio Cartagena

Llame para hacer una pregunta sobre el cupo disponible para el nivel 1, me transfirieron la llamada, me contestaron la llamada y volvi a llamar, me contestó la misma persona y le expliqué, la cual e respondió bien enojada que no era su departamento y que disculpara pero no podía ayudarme gritándome y siendo bien grosera

intex

Could be better if we got free ice cream but 5 outta 5