I'm trying to decide between the RN programs at Keiser or Herzing in Orlando. I believe both programs are fairly new here, and I've had somewhat of a difficult time trying to get the opinions of students who went the Orlando campus of either of these programs. I've spoken with an admissions counselor at Keiser and I already know most of the intricate details of that program. I'm scheduled to attend an information session for Herzing in a couple of weeks. My biggest concerns are the following:
1). How confident the graduates feel in their ability to pass the NCLEX
2). How graduates from these schools are perceived by the local hospitals as far as employment (Orlando/Central Florida area specifically)
I think I could get out quicker at Herzing, but I'm unsure if they are regionally accredited, which is a deal-breaker for me since I plan to apply to the RN-BSN program at Florida Hospital (they give preference to their alumni for admissions into the anesthesia program). Keiser has both SACS and NLNAC accreditation so that's perfect. I've read plenty of mixed reviews about these schools but none were specific to the Orlando campuses. Quality varies from campus to campus and I just want to be confident in my decision... ESPECIALLY since that decision comes with a 20-30K price tag :).
