4 Best Lpn To Rn Programs In Jacksonville, FL (2022 Updated)

I've been calling about the associate in nursing program for a while. I always either get a voicemail or an unsuccessful transfer attempt. Very rarely do people call back. When they do, I get a crumb of relevant information, a promise to follow up, and then I can't get ahold of them again. I tried to get my transcripts evaluated, was told that FSCJ's anatomy and physiology credits most likely wouldn't be accepted because Fortis' anatomy and physiology classes are 6 credits each whereas FSCJ's are only 4. But the advisor assured me that my other general education credits should transfer. However, based on the same logic, my general education classes also wouldn't be accepted because they are 3 credit classes whereas Fortis' are 4-5 credits. None of this is confirmed of course since they never return my calls or emails about the transcript evaluation. This is a NATIONALLY accredited school. This means regionally accreditated schools (like University of North Florida), likely won't accept their credits. You will likely have to retake your general education credits if you decide to further your education. This is based on personal experience with nationally accredited institutions. And yes, every school has their own credit evaluation requirements and each school, whether regionally accredited or nationally accredited, can accept or decline credits as they are fit. However, this is especially important to consider when going from nationally accredited to regionally accredited schools. Keep this in mind before you spend $50-55k on an associate's degree here. That is what the associate degree in nursing program at this campus costs. I say this because they make it so hard to find that information online and you have to play phone tag with them to get an appointment scheduled to EVENTUALLY get this question answered. I had high hopes for this school, but it's been disappointment after disappointment and I haven't even started in the program. Schools, like everyone, want to make a good first impression but if this is their best, then I've seen enough.Katherine Eggers

I am so sorry to hear that others have had such a bad experience with this School. I can only speak for myself. My experience at Fortis College has changed my life. I was hired right off of my Externship and have been at my job since 2015. I learned a lot at Fortis and not one time have I had an issue educational or personal that I felt that the staff at Fortis did not hear and help me with……Every Teacher that I had was eager to step in and give me the extra push that I needed and I felt it was from the heart not about how much money the school could get. I now have Career not a job. I was chosen because Fortis College comes highly recommended at a lot of Employers Human Resource offices. If anyone has had a bad experience I am so sorry that you feel this way….but I myself never seen anything that couldn't be worked out at this school. As a matter of fact I am going back for my Nursing and I am excited because it is a smaller school and I feel that I will get all the help that I need to succeed. Yes I am a real person, I was not paid nor coached to make this post. It is from my heart.catherine mercer

I am so pleased to have been a Fortis College student. From the President, Directors, Instructors to the staff have displayed great care about each of the students, in a very professional and informative manner. Each teacher has taken the time to understand the individual needs of the student, matches that with how the student learns best and truly cares about the students. This makes the learning environment flexible and adaptive. The school is large, clean, and following Covid protocol and this is important for me, they observe discipline, they know how to find an approach to each student. Overall excellent school and I would highly recommend Fortis College to all the students searching for a good school!Julie Chipp

Acumen is the best place in jacksonville and surrounding areas to get your CNA training!! I went to two other places for various reasons and was not impressed. Everyone at Acumen went above and beyond to make sure that I had everything I needed to be 100% prepared for my state test. The staff is not only friendly and knowledgeable but also very warm and welcoming. It truly feels like I had the upper hand during my exam over students that went to other training centers. My instructor was Tracy and I can’t say enough about her. She knows her stuff!!!!! I would highly recommend Acumen training center to anyone who is interested in pursuing a career as a nursing assistant or maybe wants to eventually go to nursing school and just needs to get their foot in the door. Thank you to the team at Acumen for helping me pass my exam on the first go around!!!!Ilona Arzumanyan

do not recommend whatsoever. their cna training program is too short & they rush through it as fast as they possibly can. i passed the state exam because i learn quickly & i got the easiest skills during testing. i think a lot of people probably fail the state exam after going to acumen because they don’t teach you enough or for long enough. i learned so much on the job that i wasn’t taught. also, the owner, Rod; literally laughed.. & i mean CACKLED because i said i work out & i’m plus sized. i have PCOS & it’s hard for me to lose weight. i’ve ALWAYS been active in my life. i’ve never experienced anything like that from a medical/educational professional in my entire life. DO NOT waste your money on this place. they do not care about your education or if you pass the test. & Rod is a HUGE jerk, obviously.Allicen Quarrels

This school was recommended to me by a friend. She said she had enjoyed the small classes, the personal touch and well prepared she felt ready for her exam. Her words proved to be true. In my class there was only 3 of us, we were given time to ask questions, practice and share encouragement with each other. Mr Rod, our instructor encouraged us, listened to our concerns and worked with us as needed. I passed both the CNA and Basic Life support classes certification the first time. During the clinical tests I could hear the instructions that we were given in class replay in my head and helped me pass on my first attempt. I would recommend others to this school. The staff were all professional, caring and encouraging, answering all my questions and calls prior and after my classes.Sam Nates

This place doesn't look like much at first glance, but the instructors and skillsets you learn here are TOP notch. The people here will ensure that you will be able to pass state and national exams, as long as you're willing to do the leg work to get there. It's no wonder this place is highly respected in the community. The 4-week, 5-days-a-week, 5-hours-a-day CNA class is the perfect balance between practicing skills and learning the material in the appropriate amount of time. (120 hours is also what is needed in the state of Florida to be legitimate, so I wouldn't opt for a 3-day course at other schools.) There were also a lot of people from Georgia that drove down just to attend this course specifically, so that alone should be enough to let you know how good this course is. The 4-week, 3-days-a-week, 5-hours-a-day phlebotomy course will leave you wondering how in the world you learned the material so quickly. It is honestly a hard course, but you get lots of hands-on practice and a good amount of study material to get you through. It's only a tad more difficult than the NHA phlebotomy exam just to ensure that you'll pass it when the time comes. One of the best parts about this place is that if you tried your best and you still didn't pass the school standards, you are welcome to retake the class at no extra charge. What's also cool about this place is that you can keep coming back to practice your CNA skills up until your CNA state exam date. This place ensures that they certify the RIGHT way by giving you the hours and experience you need to prove that you are capable. Do yourself a favor and do your training here to make sure that you're actually taking the right route in getting certified…the FIRST time.Mel O

My experience doesn’t the best, first of all, if you are *Not fluent in English this place isn’t for you, they don’t have any inclusive program, and everyone knows Prometric had an option to do your reading test in English and Spanish, but they don’t, speaking and reading English fluently is a *requirement, maybe they don't telling you at the begening, but they don't help you enough when you already did payment, the course is more than a month and at the end, you have to do a lot of test, practice and reading, and that could be ok if they explain to you at the beginning how are they program work because you don't get your certificate until you pass the state test, that means I lost my time and money, finally I got my CNA license as a challenger in a different location, of the course! I only want to share my experience with you, if you are thinking become a CNA.Yarely P Gonzalez

👉I'm very disappointed with the Affordable Training CNA program. The school do 👉NOT inform students of their state testing process. It take months to sit for the state exam because the school need a certain amount of students to test, before the state can come out to do state board testing. I would 👉NOT have chosen Affordable Training for my choice of school due to this issue. It is vital and should be disclosed to students before the program.😔 I feel my choice of education was robbed and now😔 I'm sitting for months waiting to take state board. Only a few students pass and that means I can't test until Affordable Training get enough students maybe their next class.😞This is not right and should be disclosed upfront. I was robbed of my school choice.😟Sheria Maddox

I Love Jersey College!!!! The front office staff and teachers are awesome.. They go above and beyond to make sure students have a successful journey while going through each semester.. The Mentor program is also a very rewarding program offered the mentors are always available for anything you may need help with no matter if its regarding personal life issues, tutoring, or just some uplifting pep talks. I have had the pleasure of getting attached to some beautiful Strong Educated Women who have taken me under their wings and have been an open door since the first day of my program. Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Davis , Ms.Davy, Mrs. Fears, Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Baker. I appreciate this Women So Much they have given so much light on my Journey. To any student undecisive on getting into a nursing program whether LPN, RN Bridge or the RN program Jersey College is a Great School to begin you Nursing Journey.Alexis Wilkins

The only reason I am giving this school five stars is because of two particular staff members; Mrs.Laura and Mrs. Dozier! Mrs Laura goes above and beyond to help out even when you feel no one will help, she will! She is easy to talk to, she tries her best to make sure she finds you the accurate information and throughout my journey she has never changed!!!! Mrs Dozier, me and her got off to a rocky start but once I understood her toughness came from a genuine place I soon realized she was too an amazing educator and an amazing mentor!!! These two women are the best thing going for Jersey college (Jax)!!!Tara Williams

I recently started my LPN to RN bridge in Jersey College Nursing School. I enjoy my educational process, and I feel appreciated and welcomed in my classes and campus. Professors are available to reach out to and very flexible for tutoring. You can get all help and support you need if you follow the path. Also, you get checked on by your personal assigned iCare Mentor Program, a person you can talk to about anything. I am looking forward to continuing my journey with Jersey College.Aleksandra Dickinson