Orlando Tech August 2013

[xoCrash]

Anyone out there planning on going to Orlando Tech for their LPN starting in August? I'm currently in the process of applying for the daytime program, but I feel very in the dark. I went to the orientation, I've sent in my online application, and have heard nothing since. I called and left a message for someone in I think nursing admissions (I got transferred a few times) regarding the next steps. I'd love to meet some people that are going through the process currently, or have done it recently and give me some pointers!

[ksmall24]

Sorry to hear that:( hope you find something and good luck! its 2 letters but they have the form the people fill out, you dont have to have people actually write rec letters out for you.

[xoCrash]

You can still try again! There's 7 day time spots, but plenty of night time spots left. Don't get too discouraged!

On that note, I passed! I'm getting my physical form filled out by my doctor tomorrow and then have my meeting at 10am to turn in my packet. I'm so excited!

[ksmall24]

yay! do you know anything about the finances for the program? I tried to go talk to financial aid, but they said they wont have access to it for 2013-2014 until at least june. I have bright futures scholarship but i am not sure if that will pay for it or not. I am just not sure if i need to try and now save up for books/uniform etc..the orientation isnt until july so I will learn more then but that isnt too much time to try and save up since books are 700 and uniform/etc supposed to be around 300..

[xoCrash]

I have no idea. I honestly don't know how I'm going to pay for it yet. I had already applied for fin aid for Valencia for the fall using FAFSA. I added Orlando Tech on there a couple weeks later. I'm not eligible for grants due to my bachelors degree so I'm pretty much completely in the dark as of right now.

[ksmall24]

same here, i used to get pell but not qualified for the past two years my mom pulled out her retirement, which sucks bc that in no way affects me but i guess we will see soon enough. Congrats again and tina102 keep studying and dont give up just keep trying:)

[tina102]

Thanks guts but that was my 3rd I have to wait a year. I might just change my major

[tina102]

*guys

[tina102]

Hey guys I just needed to vent. So Idk what I am going to. For my community college you have to have prerqs for the lpn program which is 2 classes I didnt take and my gpa isnt the greatest. My gpa dropped drastically one summer when I was taking 5 classes and I went home because my bestfriend a sudden death and I didn't return to take the finals which resulted in me failing all 5 classes. I tried to get an administrative withdrawal but they would do it because she wasn't technically "family." Since then I have been working my butt off to push it up and it seems like nothing is good enough. I feel like throwing in the towel. I think im just going to work a 8-5 job and live my life and forget about it all.

[xoCrash]

Why not look into surg tech or patient care tech at Orlando Tech? Or Valencia's RN program? After completing the pre-req courses, it has a 2 year wait right, but during that time you can complete your A.A. degree. There are options! Just keep your head up!

I turned in my packet just a bit ago and have been provisionally accepted as well for the day time program. I'm turning in my background check early though because of something from a couple years ago that might pop up. I don't know if it was sealed/expunged/erased.. And I have no idea how to find out.

[tina102]

I was thinking about surg tech but the next one isn't until aug 14' and pct I'm taking that class over the summer. I already have my AA so it's just playing the wait game :/ But thanks for the encouragement.

[xoCrash]

I really don't know what to do about work. I need to find a different job where I can make at least the same I make now, preferably more, in fewer hours. Basically- I need to get back into serving.

[tina102]

Home instead is hiring its a senior care facility just a option