North Palm College of Nursing - LPN to RN Online

RNstudent2025 · Feb 26

@Sloanemoses I've did not choose North Palm College because its much newer then Riggs College and most students are new starting .I have a friend who just started in Janurary and she shared this with me. Plus North Palm charges are over $26,000 . Riggs College is $18,000 and you only have to place a $1,000 deposit to start school and they work with you. Although North Palm mention a tution reduction which does not make sense nor it is cost effective for monthly payment. Especially with no financial aid. North Palm expects for a student to put a hugh down payment. North Palm College wants you to put like $4,000 down payment and start paying between $1500-$2,000 monthly depending on your monthly term option which is insane for a school that does not have accreditation and been established less then 3 years as of 2022. Very risky , no NCLEX scores to reveal any passing rate for pass or current students. I understand we all want to start nursing but some new schools have nerves to over charged. Riggs College has a record of this you can locate of the board of nursing florida... North Palm has no NCLEX which should be on there but Board of nursing of florida state that there is no submission for there 1 graduation class as of current 2025

Sloanemoses · Feb 27

You made a valid point! I saw a post that someone mentioned Riggs College. Thank god for this forum, because information is golden! I'm going to look into Riggs.

Glacey · Feb 27

Hello,

Im from California working as LVN and applied at North Palm. Yes the school sound too good to be true of how easy and fast it is to get in. I messaged (MODERATOR EDIT OF NAME - PLEASE DO NOT POST IDENTIFYING INFO ABOUT OTHERS) about my concerns and this is what she said:

Dear Hane,

Thank you for reaching out and for your interest in our LPN-RN program at North Palm College of Nursing! We understand how important it is to ensure that your nursing education aligns with your long-term career goals, and we appreciate the opportunity to provide clarity.

Accreditation Status & Endorsement to California

At this time, North Palm College of Nursing is approved by the Florida Commission for Independent Education (CIE) and the Florida Board of Nursing (FBON), which allows our graduates to sit for the NCLEX and obtain their RN license. We are also in the process of securing ACCSC accreditation, which is a required step before meeting national accreditation standards.

Additionally, we are actively working in direct communication with the California Board of Nursing (CBON) regarding endorsement requirements. While every state has its own evaluation process, we have seen numerous students successfully endorse their licenses to other states after passing the NCLEX. We always recommend that students verify requirements directly with CBON for the most up-to-date information, as endorsement rules can change.

California Students & NCLEX Pass Rates

Yes! We do have students from California currently enrolled in our program. While we are a relatively new institution, our students have been excelling, and our first graduating cohort is set to take the NCLEX by the end of the year. We look forward to sharing our official NCLEX pass rates once available.

Making an Informed Decision

We completely understand your concerns and encourage you to research all options thoroughly. While we continue expanding our accreditations and partnerships, we have seen many successful endorsements take place, and our team is here to support you throughout your journey.

If you have any further questions or would like to speak with an enrollment advisor for additional details, please let us know. We look forward to helping you take the next step in your nursing career!

Admissions Team

North Palm College of Nursing

801 W. SR 436

Suite 2101

Altamonte Springs, FL

32714

Phone: 407-258-1719

Website: www.northpalmcollege.com

Glacey · Feb 27

RNstudent2025 said:

@Sloanemoses I've did not choose North Palm College because its much newer then Riggs College and most students are new starting .I have a friend who just started in Janurary and she shared this with me. Plus North Palm charges are over $26,000 . Riggs College is $18,000 and you only have to place a $1,000 deposit to start school and they work with you. Although North Palm mention a tution reduction which does not make sense nor it is cost effective for monthly payment. Especially with no financial aid. North Palm expects for a student to put a hugh down payment. North Palm College wants you to put like $4,000 down payment and start paying between $1500-$2,000 monthly depending on your monthly term option which is insane for a school that does not have accreditation and been established less then 3 years as of 2022. Very risky , no NCLEX scores to reveal any passing rate for pass or current students. I understand we all want to start nursing but some new schools have nerves to over charged. Riggs College has a record of this you can locate of the board of nursing florida... North Palm has no NCLEX which should be on there but Board of nursing of florida state that there is no submission for there 1 graduation class as of current 2025

Hi, may I know how long is the lvn to RN program at Riggs? How many times you go to clinicals and if the school is accredited? Any TEAS test or entrance exam required?

Glacey · Mar 2

I just found out, North Palm is lying to students....They said theyre in the process of accreditation with ACEN right? So im assuming they have started the application bc it takes a year or more to be accredited. I emailed ACEN and this is what they had to say:

Jahar · Mar 6

I recently just joined school and just like any other school you will have mishaps. The school is approved by Florida BON so imma just keep trusting in the lord he didn't bring me this far to fail me

pineapples303 · Mar 6

@RNstudent2025

First, regarding North Palm College, I'd like to address the concerns you've mentioned. North Palm College is a newer institution, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's a bad choice. While it's true that some newer schools may not have a long track record or high NCLEX passing rates, that doesn't automatically equate to a poor education.

Regarding the tuition at North Palm, you're right that it's higher than other institutions, but doesn't mean there education is superior or not good quality.

Riggs College, the owner failed the NCLEX and the institution renamed itself, it does raise red flags about its reputation. The accreditation status and NCLEX pass rates are questionable.

Riggs has a Fraudulent-looking website and high-pressure tactics for enrollment can be a sign to tread carefully. Schools that pressure students into making quick decisions may not have their best interests at heart.

You also mentioned that Riggs College has been open for a longer period but still isn't accredited, which is definitely concerning. The accreditation status of a nursing program is one of the most critical factors in determining the quality of education, so if Riggs is not accredited, that's definitely a red flag.

the owner failed the NCLEX and then renamed the school, is something that would raise additional concerns. Transparency about leadership and the school's history is important

@Jahar I completely understand where you're coming from, and I respect your perspective. I just joined school too, and I know that every school has its challenges as it grows. The important thing is that the school is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing, which is a significant step, and I'm choosing to stay positive and trust the process. I'm confident that with faith and hard work, we'll make it through. We all have different paths, but I believe that the Lord has brought me this far, and I know He won't fail me now. Let's keep moving forward with faith and determination! God Bless

Sloanemoses · Mar 6

Is there a physical location of the school. I'm looking on Goggle maps and it's showing a Bridal shop, where the school is.

pineapples303 · Mar 6

@solanemoses Yes there's a physical school location. Students attend the school. Contact North Palm for additional info

pineapples303 · Mar 6

Some of these posts appear to be based on speculation from individuals who have no direct experience with the school and are not current students.”

Who actually attends North Palm

RNstudent2025 · Mar 7

@pineapples303

Not to be rude , you're coming extremely aggressive through each post one by one like a tik tok boom. Giving much a mule to me . The real question is " Are you a current student " . I know " I am " It's okay that I have my facts . I personally know 3 North Palm students whom recently started there .

I currently attend Riggs College and made great friends and 3 doing there clinicals and about to complete . Few that graduated last year working in Florida license with no issues.

Your opinion giving mule hater vibes .

If you took your time to go back and read what I've stated maybe you would not sound so aggressive or upset. Who knows you probably an undercover staff or maybe you are (Lauren) the advisor .

Now let's go back to what you mentioned:

You said red flags . Any schools that are less than 3 years should be a red flag to anyone to question. Regardless of North Palm ,Riggs ,ICH, and schools. My point that you took and went left with it . What I said I stand on it. North Palm was established in 2021. So why charge $26,000 especially when they have no accreditation and asking new students to put down high amounts such as $4,000,$6,000 or even $9,000 before you start paying a monthly plan. That's what was given to me . And I personally know 4 students attending there . So I have facts . I just choose not to attend a school that is over charging more than a public school, community school. That's my intake . North Palm stated they applied for accreditation. I was told by Lauren but when you contact ACEN , that's a lie . There are no records stating this .

Since you stated about Riggs accreditation. Okay let's dive into it . Riggs recent NCLEX (2024)only fail by 1 percent and score 80%. Recent years (2023) 88 pass NCLEX. (2022) 86 pass NCLEX rates Not so bad .

. From my understanding. It just shows that 1 percent of the group had a hiccup . At least I can make a judgement. North Palm has no track scores at all. That's risky

Accreditation : Lets all define the meaning.

Nursing accreditation is the piece that evaluates the meat of the nursing program. There are by multiple agencies. The state board is one in some states, as others mentioned there's also the CCNE, ACEN and ABHES. I typically only see ABHES for ADN and PN programs.

Accreditation is a process where a board of experts go through a school from to to bottom to make sure they align to a standard. Those standards vary with the accreditation board. They'll look at things like:

curriculum, it's theoretical underpinnings, how content is delivered, how is learning evaluated, what's the process for upkeep, etc

faculty what are their credentials, what type of development is done, their training/Orientation, etc

student satisfaction, how are grievances addressed, NCLEX first time pass rates, what kind of support is there for them during their education and after graduation.

probably others, but I can't remember, LOL.

It's a very long process, it can take up to 5 years for some. There's an intent to apply, then self study, then the actual visit, then recommendations for change, plus other background stuff I might not be aware of. The school I'm currently working for is going through regional accreditation. It's an insane amount of work.

Hope this helps.

Facts on license:

It doesn't matter when getting hired - it matters when getting LICENSED. If the school does not meet accreditation before you graduate you will be unable to get your nursing license. (Depending on your state board of nursing ) stands for BON

In my state the school only has to be approved by the state's BON. Even if it's not accredited they can still sit for the boards.

If it doesn't get accredited, it could matter. I know a few nurses that tried applying to jobs lately and one of the requirements for multiple health systems around me is that you graduated from an accredited college (most hospitals required this ) . If a nurse applies at agencies (she will still get hired coming from a school with no accredition

. So it depends on a person state. .

People attend because they can still get their RN license. Not just for the accreditation.

When it boils down . It all depends what works best for a person and base on a person situation. For me Riggs College works best for me . I've done my research and for me Riggs College works best . Also not one time I was pressured to put any monetary to start school . That was my decision to make and I've only place $1,000.

Good things about Riggs College

They use ATI which preps you for NCLEX. Classes lectures are 3 days out the week . Clinical are on site at the facility & combination at the school. You pick your hours for clinical.

If you have any interest just call the school .

Glacey · Mar 7

By the way, I also reached out to a few students from North Palm—about four in total—but three of them blocked me on TikTok, Yelp, and Messenger, which is really strange. It's making me question whether the school is legitimate.

After confirming with ACEN, I contacted North Palm about it, but they never responded. I also tried calling the school, but no one answered

Very odd... if you seach the location in Google maps, there is literally no school there, I called the nail salon where the school is pinned, they said there is no north palm nearby.