International College of Health Sciences, Boynton Beach FL

I started in July 2021 completed my exit exam Sept 2022, first try.took my Florida boards in California in November 2022 passed first try filed for endorsement in California by December 2022 I was RN licensed in Florida and California. This school has problems and kinks that need to be worked out like all schools but overall it served it purpose fyi all
Nursing programs are strict with rules and expectations. I finished and graduated with my Associate degree in nursing and the price is very affordable and realistic unlike California schools

I dont understand why the school dont do nothing to help students. They are very strict with rules and policies but none of them are qualified and professional for the work. The school only wants money from the students.

Even I graduated, I always get emails from hackers and I feel that my private information is not safe. I have friends from the clinical who are having hard time to get schedules to complete their hours and the clinical team is very incompetent. They talk to students and ask to put good reviews because they help them. I am very disappointed.

I am glad that dealing with this school is over! Im not proud of my school, but I still work hard for my degree. I will not recommend others to go to this school with very bad reputatiuon.

Graduated the RN program 9/18/23 and was able to Pass my NCLEX on 9/22/23. I really enjoyed my experience at ICHS. I learned that anyone can be a Registered Nurse with hard work and determination.
Update: RN license transferred to my own state 10/4/23 and I was able to get hired as an RN 10/14/23

Pros: schedule own clinical days, all homework and classwork is done online, great staff, workload is manageable, meeting peers, clinical location makes it feel like you are on vacation

Cons: clinicals have to be done in Florida, expensive to travel to Florida, hard to get time off of work to do clinicals, you have to teach yourself the material

ICHS is legitimate, all the main tests are HESI based and give a good general idea of how you will do on the NCLEX.

I am a living testimony of this school! First of all this school is accredited by ACEN which is huge meaning you can pretty much get a license anywhere, I got my RN from this school, went and got my BSN somewhere else and now I am doing my nurse practitioner, I was an LPN for 5 years and I struggled to find a program for me and this school was a blessing to me, it was God sent, I want to especially thank Dani chamberlin, she was an Angel and she always responded to emails anytime, and actually most of the staff responded to my emails, the problem is most students want to come off as demanding and rude for no reason, anytime I addressed the instructors by email and was respectful, I usually got a response within 48 hours. This school makes you study hard, and it’s not easy unless you study and focus. The only thing I did not like was coming to Florida all those days for Clinicals and the school not covering any expense, so when you join this school be prepared to pay on top of the high tuition, an extra $4000-5000 / semester OUT of pocket just to come to Florida for Clinicals, it’s sad but oh well as long as I got my degree. Although I wouldn’t reccomend this school to anyone because they don’t cover anything at all when you come to Florida for clinical, some schools give a discount to hotels if you are staying with a school, not ICHS

I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for my experience at International College of Health Sciences. Pursuing a nursing education has always been a challenging endeavor, and ICHS has truly stood out in terms of its dedication to communication, curriculum, and skill development.

One of the standout aspects of ICHS is their impeccable communication. In the world of online education, effective communication is paramount, and ICHS excelled in this regard. They consistently kept us informed through well-structured emails, emphasizing the importance of staying engaged with the materials provided. This commitment to communication set a strong foundation for our learning journey, particularly in the context of an online learning environment, which often demands proactive engagement.

The curriculum at ICHS was undoubtedly demanding, but it was precisely this rigor that allowed me to grow as a nursing professional. The program required a high degree of self-motivation and discipline, as everything was self-learned and taught. While challenging, this approach ultimately helped me develop invaluable self-directed learning skills, which I continue to draw upon in my nursing career.

Learning the practical skills required for nursing was another significant hurdle in the journey. However, ICHS provided a comprehensive framework for hands-on learning, which proved instrumental in building my competence. The combination of theoretical knowledge and practical application equipped me with the confidence and ability to excel in a hospital setting.

As I reflect on my journey, I am thrilled to say that ICHS played a pivotal role in my success. Having passed my NCLEX and embarked on a fulfilling nursing career, I can confidently attribute much of my readiness to the excellent education I received at ICHS. ICHS not only equipped me with the necessary knowledge but also instilled in me the critical thinking skills required to excel in high-pressure situations.

I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to ICHS for their unwavering support and commitment to my nursing education. The challenges were indeed formidable, but they served as the crucible in which my skills and determination were forged. ICHS has set me on a path to success in the healthcare field, and I am proud to utilize my knowledge and skills to meet the demands of my profession.

Thank you, ICHS, for being the cornerstone of my nursing journey and for preparing me to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those I serve.

Currently enrolled in Capstone and our final is tomorrow on 9/6. Instructors make the weekly test with 1/4 of the questions select all that apply so that you fail. You are given 8 EAQ questions (over 5000) and it's not graded. This entire school is a bait and switch scam. They want your money but don't have the resources to accommodate students. They make their exams 40 or 50% or your grade so you automatically fail. The director of the school made us attend a family funeral during clinical hours and made us stand in the heat to get clinical credit for the day. The director wanted to make it look like students showed up to support them. The majority of my classmates are the students they failed the semester before. This entire school is a scam should be shut down! It's also been mentioned in many reviews that students are given tuition discounts to give good reviews.

I’m a current student and find this school infuriating! It’s nearly impossible to reach anyone by phone and my enrollment specialist does not return my phone call when I leave a message. I just called to speak to registar to request proof of enrollment. I was told they don’t give out the extension however I can be transferred to her although she is currently in a meeting. I was transferred and of course no answer as expected but couldn’t leave a voicemail because I was prompted to enter a mailbox pin, the same when I was transferred to admissions. How are this people always in meetings? This school is completely disorganized. Also, going back to my enrollment specialist, he lied and told me that if I did start the program in February that it would be possible for me to start my nursing core classes (med surg) in June which I later found out was a lie. If I had known that, I would have waited and taken my prerequisites elsewhere for a fraction of the cost at ICHS. Yet another complaint, I was scheduled to take an exam to test out of Fundamentals and Pharm, paid the school to take my exam and paid Proctor U, took the day off work logged in to take my exam only to not even be scheduled to take the exam that day. I called the school to figure out what’s going on, I spoke to finance and was told that my specialist told her I would take my exam at a later date. Why was I, the student the only one not informed? I’m extremely angry that I’ve invested so much much into this mess of a school because otherwise I’d leave. I am currently researching how to report this school to the appropriate agency. Once I do I will post the information.

So I called again to registar this time gettinf a prompt that her voicemail box is full. I emailed the registar and received a automated reply that shes out of the office unitil 6/26 so her being in a meeting which I was told by the receptionist was a lie. I’m currently in classes and the lack of communication is giving me anxiety!

Edit 8/28/23: In response to ICHS request for me to send an email: Is that a joke? Why bother to send an email when I am almost certain that I will be ignored like when I sent an email to Bobby Palmer cc Dr Ober requesting to file a grievance. Or like when I emailed financed x 3 over the last 8 weeks requesting a document and yet to receive it. As yes I’ve even called and spoke to 3 different finance persons who all have not kept their word on at least 3 separate occasions that I would receive my requested document within 24-48 hrs.

Anyhow, this school is extremely unprofessional and the only time you can reach them is if you owe money in which case they will harass you. Not only that but they will literally remove you from class without warning on a Friday despite having an important test coming Monday and assignments due on Sunday causing you to fail your class since nothing can be resolved immediately with them school. I am speaking from experience. This school is not for the student instead only money which shows when you need them. I DO NOT RECOMMEND!
Only way to hear from someone is to not make a payment. They’ll then bombard at your personal email, school email and your phone.

I am satisfy with the skill, knowledge and competency achieved in ICHS. Most of the professors and clinical staff are very knowledgeable and are great in impacting their knowledge to the students. However, I will give the administrative aspect a fair report. When changes are made in the program the administration do not give ample time for adjustment to the changes. Overall, I am grateful for the opportunity that the school gave me.

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One of my friends recommended me this school, when I read the reviews, it scares me but when I reach Lisa, she was very helpful and says they will start ABSN in Coming Fall, hope it would be accredited and start on time.

Posting for my Favorites Devin and Dylan.
The coolest guys you will ever meet not just at ICHS but anywhere!
Very helpful, cheerful and resourceful!
Thank you two for seeing us and for all you do for the students at ICHS.
We love you guys!

I am very blessed and grateful to graduate as a nursing student at ICHS. Nursing is a growing field with an ever-widening scope of practice. If you're looking to enhance your life and make a difference in the lives of others through a career in nursing, ICHS can help. I would definitely recommend this nursing program school.
I've graduated in November, 2018. I passed my NCLEX first attempt the same month. We were 7 students in group. All of us passed NCLEX and practice nursing in Oregon, California and New York! Currently, I am working at Portland VA Medical Center as sedation nurse in Endoscopy. We were a generation who studied hard and succeed. I would like to thank my wife because she was supportive in this process. If you work full time and study 2 hours a day, let me tell you something. This is not a driving license test. This is a national test. Study at least 4-6 hours a day, and you will succeed.

I am a recent graduate of the Echocardiography (ultrasound) program. The school is mainly a nursing school and the ultrasound program is very small. My five stars is for the head of the ultrasound program, Professor Carlos Zamora. He is passionate about what he teaches, extremely knowledgeable and genuinely cares for his students. He will help you pass your board exams by conducting extensive reviews. He truly goes above and beyond for his students.

Very wonderful experience in my programs here at ICHS. Challenging but well worth it from AADN to BSN and soon Master's. And also all of my BSN instructors are freaking AWESOME! I couldn't ask for any better than those that taught the BSN.

Lovely school, no nonsense, strict but impact loaded knowledge to student wanting the best out of you, I'm so proud of the school i.m enrolled for my NP now and with my background in ichs I'm offered a scholarship grant of more than $10,000 to do my clinicals in undeserved community of Texas. ICHS Quality, Standard and Great nurses have pass through this school

Great LVN to RN bridge. Hopefully their clinical rotations get better… those were definitely lacking.

Zero star, not recommended, once u pay the fees, they do not recognise you.they made take exam amongst 900K cases/day of covid when other alternatives were available

My two favorite Professors were Dr. Palmer and Professor Zakak. They were both stern, but fair and cared very much for their students. They took the time to make sure all needs were met.

This college is undergoing an investigation. Please be aware. California nursing licenses are on hold. My friends been hold for 3 months with him passing nclex they won’t give him the license.

Please go somewhere else. Never invest your time and money in this school. The college is very disorganized and only few staff are competent. The school is not helping the students to succeed. You need to sacrifice your personal life and full-time job to finish the program. This school is undergoing investigation. DON'T GO TO THIS SCHOOL!

My friends are telling me that the school is giving discount to students who will put good reviews for the college. Why?