Concorde in Jacksonville?

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Like you I have searched the internet and found lots of information but none specifically for the one in Jacksonville. I saw the retention and graduation rates and compared to some other schools in the area they are about the same. Going to the BON of Florida they have not graduated anyone yet so there are no scores for the NCLEX-RN but I found it interesting that they had a 96%, if I am remembering correctly, of the NCLEX-PN for 2008 total. I also found out that you can transfer credits in but taking them to another college is a no,no! But getting your ASN from there I would be able to do a ASN-MSN program later down the line, since I already have an undergraduate degree. Thanks for your input though, going to a career college was always a big turn off of mine because I always had the sense that they were geared towards a certain population to take advantage of them. Even with transferring credits in the program is still expensive as compared to the local public colleges. I would just hate to spend the time and the money for the program and I get bit in the you know what later. Since I am one of the many teachers that are being "laid off" I figured this was my time to go back to school for what I really wanted as a career, not that there is anything against teaching. I guess at ths point I just have to bite the bullet and go there and take a chance. Thanks for your input.

Congrats on FCCJ! I read they had 300+ applicants. I have looked into FCCJ. I still have AP2 and Micro to retake since I took it without a Lec/Lab combination but seperately so Im lacking the lab portion. I am not taking any classes this summer since I am paying my rent for a few months along with other bills since after June 1 I will not be working and will have no future income coming in and Unemployment Benefits is not a guarantee especially since they are telling us we are not layed off but rather non-renewed, but I digress. So financially I wont be able to take the lacking classes until Fall 2009 and apply for the Spring 2009 start date. I have also looked into SJRCC-Palatka but they only admit once a year Fall 2009 and was going to apply to that program next month but lacking AP2 and Micro. I know of SJRCC-Orange Park but Im still contemplateing the drive and I have a little while to apply to that Program. Ive looked at JU but I cant apply for the 2nd degree option until Dec/Jan along with UNF. Daytona State College and Santa Fe CC are even still options now that they have stopped the waiting list and having new applicants each turn but the drive to Daytona/Gainesville would drive me crazy. If Im accepted to any public university between now and September then it would be a no brainer. But with the increased applicants, my lack of AP2/Mirco and competiveness everything is up in the air. I just dont want to put all my eggs in one basket like my friend did and keep as many options open as possible. It took her 4 applicant cycles to be admitted into the nursing program and she had CNA and LPN experience. So Im looking at Concorde since I went in and took all the tests, received acceptable scores and offered a seat in the September 2009 Class.

Thanks for your kind words and I am sure that you will enjoy being at FCCJ! Who knows maybe my path will change and will see you there in another semester.

I will tell you that they do not have a 100% acceptance rate. There are a series of tests that you have to pass in order to be offered the opportunity to continue with the RN application, if I remember correctly three, and each next tests depends on if you pass the previous test with the required minimum scores. Should you get to the NET you have to make the minimum cut off score or you will not be allowed to go through the nursing application process. However, depending on your score if you fall below the RN program cut off and above the PN cut off you may be offered to continue with the PN application program.

As for the program being look upon favorably on a resume, I believe that it is too soon to make that judgement since the program is fairly new. However, I will tell you that the PN program is very well established and according to the NCLEX passing rates they are at 98% for 2008. I want to be positive and say that where you get your degree from doesnt matter but rather if you have the ability to pass the NCLEX-RN. That was one of my concerns with the program since it is so new they do not have the tract record that they do for the PN program.

The program is 16 months long should you start from scratch and take the pre-req's there but that can be cut down should you transfer in some general education classes. The classes are full day Monday - Friday 8am-5pm.

When I was there I went a couple of times before I even took the NET and I was working with Carlos. He is a nice guy and very straight forward and does not sugar coat your situation. If are not speaking with anyone in particular I would refer you to him.