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Thanks Humanatarian123 and giarmar, I'm at Valencia and graduating with my Associates in Arts this semester. I actually did most of my classes online which was a good deal. I've applied to UCF for Spring 2011, but considering doing my LPN. It seems as though most of the programs that I've called start July or August 2011. So we'll see what happens, I've called Lake Tech, Orlando Tech, and Teco so far and all of them start around the same time. I'm just waiting for my Associates and Arts degree to post to my transcripts, and I'm heading over to these schools to apply so I don't have to take the TABE, and just to see how I do on the TEAS. Giarmar, keep us posted how the program goes I know your excited. It's an exciting time. You'll do great. Good Luck!

Hi Humanatarian123, Do you know if Teco has any spots still available for their January 2011 start date? I know you posted back on the 1st, and you were going to take the tabe test for the January start date into the program. I know it's very short notice so I wasn't to sure the availability. Good Luck with starting your pre-reqs at Valencia for their nursing program. I'm just finishing up my AA at Valencia this month. So it's either UCF or LPN program, we'll see! Any input would be great! Thanks so much:)

Congrats littlemissgator, I knew you would make it in! On top of that you start your core in May that's great! You have to definitely keep us up to date with your journey with Keiser (financial aid, teachers, and the school as a whole) Any hoo! Congrats again and continue to keep us posted.

Hi Littlemissgator, Sorry, took a minute to get back had to work this weekend. Most of the negatives about either school that I hear about are mainly the price. If you do a search on this site on Herzing or Keiser you'll see mixed reviews. But, ultimately it is a personal descision. Everyones situation is different, I can definitely relate to yours being that you already have been school and have a bachelors already. Why waste any more time with two years of pre-reqs. I actually called Keiser today to speak with one of their reps and she was very nice and personable. She answered all my questions. She said they accept students in May and January and currently are accepting students for the January term. It's a hard decision to make. I could definitely try to get in the January class and until then continue at Valencia for my pre-reqs. I still need to take Micro,API,and APII. These should be done by fall. It's like should I try for a private college where I am able to get in right away or stick it out at the less expensive community college and after I apply have to wait a whole year to start. I know valencia is currently accepting applications for Summer 2011. That seems so far. By the time I finish my prereqs they will probally be accepting applications for Spring 2012. YIKES!! That's seems like along time from now. That's good you feel comfortable with Keiser. Good Luck with your interview tommorow! I know you'll do great...Keep me posted.:)

Hi littlemissgator, Congrats on possibly starting Keiser! I was in between both of the schools also. I went to Keiser to speak with someone about the program and have to back to take the wonderlic. I went to Herzing and they scheduled me for the information session on March 24. Right now I'm currently taking pre-reqs at Valencia. Trying to decide what the best route to take. When you went to Keiser did you have a good feeling about the school? the people? admission advisors? I know it is more expensive but at least you will be able to get started right away. Do you have any pre-regs to transfer there, or are you going to start from the beginning? Sorry so many questions, I'm kinda in the same situation. I've heard positive and negatives with both schools so it's kind of hard. I can either take the private school direction or wait it out at the community college. Thanks again

I'm starting Orlando tech in January. I did my research on alot of schools in the area. This was the most reasonably priced one. I also looked into Lake Tech. There are also private schools that are more expensive though. There is Cambridge in Longwood and Centura Health on Edgewater Drive. This would be their first Lpn program. Orlando Tech is ok so far no complaints. I think they have programs that start up in Jan, May, and August. But as far you saying that Orlando Tech is "ghetto" (whatever that means) that really should not be an issue as long as you concentrate on your main goal, which is to get through the program, pass the boards, and become an LPN.

Yeah, I think that's why also. I just happen to call to ask a question and they told me they were postponing the evening program to August. I also was wondering why it was taking so long for the orientation date. I think they are going to pull a teacher from the full-time classes to the part-time program so they can still have it. Thank goodness, I feel as if I waited so long for this, for them to actually cancel the the evening program until August. If that was the case I would have probally started pre-reqs for the RN program. But thankfully they are still starting the program. They said this is the first time something like this has ever happened.

Ok ok, the reason I asked was because when I called to ask about the part-time program they said they might cancel the evening program because of the budget. When I called today they said they were still going to have it. So just wondering if you had heard anything also. It's just right around the corner. It feels like it will never come. (LOL)

Hi GigiNorma, Did you hear anything about the part-time program at Orlando tech?

Hi Codeda, Did you decide if you were going to go to Orlando tech yet? I was thinking about doing the CNA Inc. also. but will be starting O-tech in January. I think the first 6 weeks they teach cna things. How has it been trying to find a job?

Thanks, I feel better. I guess I'll keep waiting. Are you excited to start the program?

Thanks, I didn't know if I was being overly anxious or not. I called last week and I called today. Last week she said she was mailing them off that same week. So I was thinking if that was the case I should have received it by now. Then I called today and she said I should be getting it soon. Do you remember who you spoke with?

Hi GigiNorma, Did you recieve your orientation letter yet?

Yeah, same here. It does look like like a high school. I was kind of hesitant in the beginning. The staff was ok nothing to write home about. Everytime I talked to the receptionist of the lpn program she acted like I was bothering her. But in the end I weighed all of my options and did my research on every LPN program in the area and as far as price and convience it was the best option. You turned your paperwork in back in April. Didn't they have a September program starting or was that only for full time?

Yes, I will be going part-time. Full time program would be nice so it could be done in a year. But the part-time program is more convient. How do you like the school from what you've experienced so far?