Info on Orlando area LPN programs

kgard7777 · May 4, 2008

Hi,

Americare school of Nursing in Fern Park has a LPN program and its about 16,000.. I think you graduate in 11 mths.

Good luck!

Bayley · May 5, 2008

Orlando Tech has a LPN program and Seminole Community College has one. I know SCC requires some pre-reqs, but I don't believe they have waiting lists. Orlando Tech is located downtown and SCC is in Altamonte Springs. Both schools are alot cheaper that Americare and I have heard much better things about these two schools. Good luck!

sidsmom · May 5, 2008

Good info! Exactly what I was looking for. THANKS.

If anyone else has more info please add it or pm me.

THANKS;-)

minnielu · May 5, 2008

i am currently in the orlando tech program and i must say it is a very good program. the program is definitely difficult but the passing score for the nclex on the first try is like 96-97%. you get alot of clinical experience (actually more than alot of rn programs in the area) and the price is great. for the whole year with books and unform it is like 4,500. the program is a 12 month program and you are off the same days as orange county schools. let me know if you would like more information. :nuke:

sidsmom · May 6, 2008

Thanks Minnielu,

Is orlando tech a community college or private school??

Like I said, I need a school w/no waiting list and no pre reqs for an LPN program and that is usually private schools. Please let me know, meanwhile I hope to find some info on them.

Thanks!

Bayley · May 6, 2008

Orlando Tech is a public vocational school. Here's a link to their website:

http://www.orlandotech.ocps.net/

minnielu · May 6, 2008

orlando tech is a public vocational school. here's a link to their website:
http://www.orlandotech.ocps.net/

like bayley said:wink2:... and they only require the tabe and net test to enter the program.

AngelKisses · May 6, 2008

hi,
im from california and looking to go out of state for a good lpn program. i am not interested in community colleges etc because of the wait lists and pre-reqs. im a single mom and need to work soon. so ideally a 12-16 month program full time is what i am looking for.
they have private colleges in california that are ridiculously expensive ($25k+). i heard that there is an americare in orlando?
does anyone have info on them, is there a wait list? tuition?
are there any other reputable private orlando area lpn schools, where i can go full time?
thanks!!!

hi sidamom!

yes, americare is in fern park. i started in sep 07 and will graduate is july 08. tuition for me was $16,900 plus $900 for books, but the price is increasing with each class. i believe the next available class is sep 2008, which is going to be a 14 month program instead. the school is pretty easy to get into, but we did lose half of my class in the first semester. they only require a 60 on the net test, an essay, and an interview with the program director or a instructor. even though it is easy to get into (with no waiting list), it is a difficult program. so far this year the school has 100% for nclex testing, 1 out of 16 schools in florida to get. :coollook: i am sure there are other great schools, but this was the best option for me. i found with the other programs, you needed to have everything done and then apply to the program. with americare you can get accepted, and then worry about everything else. good luck in whatever your choice is!

angelkisses :flwrhrts:

:stdnrsrck:

luv4nursing · May 6, 2008

I graduated from Orlando Tech and its a great program. I learned more in the LPN program at Otech than I did in the RN bridge program. They have a part time night program that is 18 months and a full time day program that is 12 months.

pananurse · May 7, 2008

hi there,

iam een, equivalent a lpn in the states. i lived in australia at the moment but moving back to florida at the end of june. i was wondering if someone can tell about the wages in orlando. :bugeyes: