lpn programs in Tampa

[Sharil]

I am new to Tampa and have been accepted to start at Galen this Fall. I am wondering if Pinellas Tech school in St. Petersburg will be a better alternative cost wise. Has anyone out there been to or know of anyone who has been to either of these places? I hate to pay over $15,000 for a program if I can get into Ptech for under 45,000. Thanks, Sharil

[jbtampa]

I am in the lpn program at Golf Coast College in Tampa (right off I-4, btw). Cost is 16500. Private schools are always 3-4 times public schools. But, no wait, NCLEX focus, and you're out and working in less than a year. Hope this helps--we just had a guy get accepted in the RN lottery at HCC and drop out, btw. John

[centralflorida]

I am also looking at LPN programs in that area. Erwin and Brewster in Tampa are also cheaper technical schools, but the problem is the same as it is at all cheaper technical schools - much longer wait time to get in and way more students applying than they have room for. So you can pay a lot and get in right away, or pay a little and wait a year or two to get in. I haven't found a good alternative. If you're willing to wait to get into a cheaper school, then you can increase your chances of getting in somewhere by applying to ALL the accredited LPN programs within driving distance of you.