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Having to have finished my practical nursing program at vancouver COMMUNITY college and know of people that have taken/taking PN program at vancouver CAREER college, I would say that going with vancouver community college is the safer bet. The reputation of the PN program at vancouver community is much better, and contrary to what the previous person said, recruiters DO care where you completed your education from. Most Vcommunity students end up finding a job within a short time after graduation, while I know of VCareer students that had/having a rough time finding a job. I know of someone who gradded from a private institution in May 2008 and STILL looking for an LPN job. Instructors at Vcareer college is not reliable as there are times when they do not show up to teach for a long period of time; and your money is not returned for the number of classes missed. Tuition is extremely high (in the range of $20,000 compared to vancouver community college which is in the $3000 range) so in my opinion, you are better off working a different job and make money while you are on the waiting list. I also hear from my friend that minimum grade requirements are higher at vancouver career college (eg. atleast 90% in pharmacology).
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