HCA Florida Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing

Don’t expect dorm life or football games—this is a commuter program with zero campus amenities. The vibe is all business, reflecting HCA Healthcare’s corporate values ('act with honesty, integrity, and fairness'). Student resources include a weekend guide to local Miami events, but the real social network is the cohort model, where the same 50-odd students train together for the duration.

Completion rates fluctuate wildly—from 44% to 90.99% in recent years—suggesting the program weeds out those who can’t handle the pace. Graduates leave eligible for the NCLEX-PN exam, though the school doesn’t publish pass rates. The hospital-based model likely helps with job placement, but hard data on employment outcomes is scarce.

At $9,267 total program cost, this is one of Florida’s most affordable LPN pathways—roughly 1/3 the price of for-profit trade schools. The figure includes tuition, fees, and supplies (but not licensure exam costs). Financial aid options aren’t detailed, though the school participates in federal aid programs. No dorms means no room/board charges.

This isn’t a college—it’s a vocational bootcamp for aspiring LPNs who want no-nonsense training with direct hospital access. The 100% acceptance rate?Acceptance rateThe share of applicants a college admits in a given year. A 10% acceptance rate means it admits about 1 in 10 applicants. and tiny size mean zero anonymity (for better or worse), while the HCA Healthcare affiliation offers a potential foot in the door at Florida’s largest hospital network. Just don’t come looking for the 'college experience.'