Here's a news story that was done on them a few days ago. It doesn't look good for the students Students say hopes of nursing degrees dashed after school comes under investigation |
tcbnurse1 replied to Nurse4Jesus, LPN's topic in Florida Nursing
Now that I have finished this program, passed NCLEX and officially have a job as an LPN, I thought I would come back and share my opinion on this program. Long story short, if i had to do it over...
tcbnurse1 replied to Happy.Nurselet's topic in Florida Nursing
LPN students do not take the same classes as a traditional RN student at Valencia. The traditional track is 72 hours and 5 semesters. LPN's take the advanced standing track which is 60 credits and 3...
it's not impossible but it will be difficult. I started my program back in September with the exact same school hours and it was very hard for me to work and keep up with the assignments. I work on...
tcbnurse1 replied to Nurse4Jesus, LPN's topic in Florida Nursing
Hi, Just wanted to give an update since a lot of threads start off with questions and no one ever follows up with their individual program. I'm 6 months into the LPN program at Orlando Tech. I...
tcbnurse1 replied to Nurse4Jesus, LPN's topic in Florida Nursing
That's pretty much what I've been told by everyone else (in other LPN programs). I didn't know if Orlando Tech would be a little more manageable. Thanks for the heads up. I will definitely keep my...
tcbnurse1 replied to Nurse4Jesus, LPN's topic in Florida Nursing
Thanks and good luck to you as well. I do have several NCLEX test prep books. There's no way I would wait until AFTER I finish school to start preparing for the test but everyone has their own...
tcbnurse1 replied to Nurse4Jesus, LPN's topic in Florida Nursing
Thanks XOcrash I don't dispute anything empathy is saying. One trip on that campus and I knew it was not an organized school at all. In fact, if I had known about TECO (before I got accepted to...
tcbnurse1 replied to Nurse4Jesus, LPN's topic in Florida Nursing
Empathy101, I did read everything you wrote and yes those things you mentioned are a bit strange but I can promise you the last thing I'll be thinking about while I'm cramming for a test is some kid I...
I start on September 28 but my orientation is on August 31. Hopefully I will find out all of the books I need to buy then. I have only bought 2 books: an LPN study guide and a medication book. I'm...
tcbnurse1 replied to Nurse4Jesus, LPN's topic in Florida Nursing
Thanks for all of the feedback. Sounds like you had a bad experience which is unfortunate. I'm still looking forward to the opportunity and the challenge. It's not uncommon for schools to lose...
tcbnurse1 replied to Nurse4Jesus, LPN's topic in Florida Nursing
I went to my WIA appointment this morning. I think it went well but I may not qualify since I already have a bachelor's degree but I'm still hopeful. The lady whose working with me said I should...