New to Florida...Best Tampa Bay schools for LPN to RN program??

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Hello: I have been an LPN for 19 years in Ohio and just moved to Florida 2 years ago. I am interested in an LPN to RN program in the Tampa Bay area but I am not familiar with any of the schools that teach nursing in the area. If I had a preference, I would prefer something similar to a tech school instead of community colleges and the like. If anyone has any local information on where I can start looking I would be very grateful.

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Specializes in skill and long term care.

You can try Galen LPN-RN program which is 15 months... I to have 19 years as a LPN and decided to return back to school.I recently moved to St. Petes area to start this nursing program....you do not need college credits to start....Good Luck..

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Thanks for the reply....I am also looking into Fortis College and their RN bridge program. If anyone has any familiarity with this program/school, opinions would be appreciated.

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Specializes in VA, Ortho, Med/Surg.

Does Galen accept you based on your gpa ??

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Specializes in skill and long term care.

No,all you need is a high school dip. or GED and pass the PAX-RN entrance exam if you are going for your RN.They also have the LPN program..No college credits needed. If more info is needed let me know.

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Hello. I was reading some of your previous posts. I wanted to know what school you decided to go to? Did you choose Galen or Fortis? There is a Fortis in tampa. Whichever one you did decide on could you give me information about? Thanks I'd really appreciate it!

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You can try Galen LPN-RN program which is 15 months... I to have 19 years as a LPN and decided to return back to school.I recently moved to St. Petes area to start this nursing program....you do not need college credits to start....Good Luck..

Hi, i'm a new grad about to move to St. petersburg..are there a lot of opportunities for LPN new grads there..?

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No,all you need is a high school dip. or GED and pass the PAX-RN entrance exam if you are going for your RN.They also have the LPN program..No college credits needed. If more info is needed let me know.

What if you already hold a license for lpn will there be any difference?like will the length be shortened?

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Specializes in VA, Ortho, Med/Surg.

I heard to stay away from Fortis. Did I hear right?

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Specializes in VA, Ortho, Med/Surg.

Also, will Galen let you use a pell grant? Can you go in evenings? Do they offer A & P?

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