Best surrounding Orlando city and job market question

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I know I know..there's so many of these! But I just have to ask my specific question.:)

I am originally from Brevard County FL. We live in Missouri now. Been here for 6 years. Anyways, I am just now starting the process of admissions at my first LPN school. They pick in September. If I get in, I'll be an LPN in about a year. A year after that my husband and I plan on moving back to Florida to be closer to our family. He travels about half the time for work so he suggested living somewhere closer to Orlando (airport) than our favorite place which is Veira. My question is..what is the best surrounding town/city in or around Orlando? Take the schools into consideration number one. I only have experience with the brevard school system so I have no idea about Orlando. Also, how is the job market for LPNs? I know it won't be as in demand as RN but as of right now, I want to be an LPN first than do a bridge after a couple years. Really though...i just want to move back home already!!! I want to get through school first though.

If you know of anywhere with GREAT schools maybe not so much near Orlando, tell me about it.

Thanks!

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I've lived outside Orlando for 17 years. Seminole county has the reputation for having better schools, just stay away from Sanford. Lake Mary, Oviedo, west side of Altamonte Springs are some areas. Seminole is north of Orlando. Closer to Orlando in Orange county, Winter Park is also known for better schools, especially Winter Park High school. You will pay more money to be in a good school district, but that's probably true everywhere. I don't think you'll have a problem finding a job as an LPN. I work in home health care and you can make very good money doing that, if it appeals to you. Good luck and let me know if you have any more questions.

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Hunter's Creek in South Orange county. We have 5-star and A rated schools. We are also off hwy 417 and it is about a 12 minute drive to the airport. Also in about another 15 months there will be a VA medical complex going in at Lake Nona (right off hwy hwy 417 also near the airport.)

Best of luck,

Val

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