"I am currently a student at Fortis College. Fortis of Montgomery is everything but professional. Our instructor (Mrs.Patterson) doesn't even know what she is talking about, and pronounces all of the medical terminology wrong. She talks about students when they aren't even present, which I find extremely unprofessional. She is also very drama oriented. She is inappropriate and laughs when someone asks a "stupid question". Fortis is not accredited, they are a for profit only school. You will not be able to transfer any "credits". We are constantly getting asked to recommend others to the program, and it all feels very much like a scam. When we are done with any class work, we just sit there until we are to be dismissed while our instructor plays on her phone. It is all just a huge joke. DO NOT attend Fortis, it isn't even a real school and it's just a waste of time and money that you could be spending at a real college."

Eric Goodman, Ph.D.

Responded: 8/31/2016

I'm sorry to hear about the experience as it is certainly not reflective of the quality of education we provide to our students. As the Vice President of Education, I'd like to thank you for bringing this to our attention so we may examine this more carefully and follow up appropriately.

I also wanted to follow up on two additional areas:

- First, FORTIS College Montgomery is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). This is a recognized accrediting agency that requires certain levels of performance in order to make sure students are learning, receiving the right support, graduating and finding jobs in their field of study.

- Second, the decision regarding transferability of credits is always at the discretion of the receiving school (or where you may transfer to) so there may be variability in the acceptance of credit.

In relation to the other comment about challenges in finding employment, I'd invite your daughter to reach back out to the career services department at the college so we can explore getting her career on track. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss either of these situations further in order for us to ensure a quality experience. Please feel free to contact me at egoodman@edaff.com and I look forward to visiting with you.

Nadine

Reviewed: 7/26/2016
Degree: Dental Assistant
Graduation Year: 2011

"I went to Fortis College Phoenix for Dental Assisting and it truly changed my life. I am now attending for Dental Hygiene 5 years later. It gave me direction when I didn't have any. Class sizes are small and staff truly cares. Some teachers can be a little frustrating with lack of organization or aloofness if you will, but the majority have priceless experience and knowledge of the field. Would recommend!! Only you can change your life."

annonymous

Reviewed: 7/25/2016
Degree: Dental Assistant
Graduation Year: 2014

"I received my associate degree in dental assisting- graduating in 2014. I would like to say that it's been great ever since- but it hasn't.! It's cost me an arm and a leg- and unfortunately none of my credits transfer anywhere. I've wanted to go back to school, and it will put me EXTREMELY in debt if I do. The school is incredibly over priced for what they offer. It was easy breezy curriculum- however they do not have the best reputation. Taking the plunge to college is a tough decision- especially when it comes to loans- and they are very pushy to take your money. They do not appreciate their students. (Fortis Cuyahoga falls)"

Disappointed

Reviewed: 7/18/2016
Degree: Licensed Practical Nurse
Graduation Year: 2016

"I hope people read these reviews and actually take in what is all said. I regret ever enrolling to this school. I am currently in the lpn program at the Centerville location. The instructors are basically non existent and don't know what they are teaching. Students fail classes and are told if it's close enough to a passing grade all they need to do is "file a complaint about how you should've passed" and magically you move on and have a higher test grade than what was earned. They can't keep clinical sites, they have us drive an hour to do 3 hours clinicals, at a place that has nothing to do with nursing to begin with. You get charged for things you never get to use, such as sims lab, scrubs you didn't order, extra books. I'm not generally one to complain or make complaints but it's getting worse and worse as time goes on. I am in my 3rd quarter and credits don't transfer anywhere or I'd be gone. Good luck to all of you on your future. -A-"

Robert L Anders, DrPh, FAAN

Responded: 7/25/2016

Colleagues

I can certainly appreciate your concerns and as shared our goal is to assist all students in being successful in their educational program. Unfortunately in some situations this is not always possible. To make an informed decision that might be reflective of the experience of the majority of students I encourage you to obtain from the Ohio Board of Nursing web site the current NCLEX pass rate for the Practical Nurse program. You can also find the historical data regarding pass rates. Again I am sorry to learn of your experience and will be glad to discuss with you your observations.

Robert Anders

VP Nursing

Don't do it

Reviewed: 6/17/2016
Degree: Nursing
Graduation Year: 2016

"Avoid this college for your own good. They only want your money. They will not help students be successful. They have teachers that just show up and mindless spit out information for a couple hours and then tell you to "know everything". After you pay for your seat they stop being nice because they have your money. The dean also doesn't care. Whole classes go to the dean with teacher issues and just get brushed off as stupid angry students. The campus in Pensacola is where all of this happens. I urge you to find another way to get your education."

Unknown

Reviewed: 6/10/2016
Degree: Medical Assistant
Graduation Year: 2016

"What a joke from the beginning until I left. Lied to by my admissions person who forced me to start while my child was in the hospital. Told i was getting degree and really only a diploma. and the teachers are rude and offer no help which counselor said I would get again lied. Financial girl is unorganized and no help what so ever kept loosing my paperwork. Only wanted my money Don't waste your time or money. now attending a real college"

PN student

Reviewed: 5/27/2016
Degree: Licensed Practical Nurse
Graduation Year: 2016

"Great program! Instructors are willing to help students in anyway possible. Small, caring, with a great learn atmosphere. I would highly recommend the LPN class because they are at night. It has been a great experience and I am looking forward to continuing to my RN at Fortis College"

Robert L Anders, DrPh, FAAN

Responded: 6/15/2016

I am concerned that it appears you had a less than satisfactory experience with one of our Fortis schools. I would welcome an opportunity to discuss your concerns so together we can explore options to support you in your educational efforts.

Robert Anders

Somedisappointedgirl

Reviewed: 5/26/2016
Degree: Nursing
Graduation Year: 2016

"I have never been ashamed of anything as I am in this school. I can't describe the disappointment. The schedule is always changing. The "teachers" just read from slides without even trying to get you to understand, if you ask a question they'll have to look it up or ask you to google it!!!! Ridiculous response for the amount of money they charge. They lie about credentials. Anytime I had an issue they would refer me to "Susan" who obviously hates being bothered with issues, probably because she knows the truth and can't say it. The president there is a JOKE, absolutely no help at all, he gets defensive about any issues and says that we're grown adults and need to learn to deal with the unknown! Unbelievable. Let's discuss clinicals, shall we? Waste! Maternity clinicals are held at a church feeding the needy. All others are at a nursing home where we just sit and do homework the WHOLE time while the instructor tries to sell you keychains that she makes to raise money for her bike runs! She talks inappropriately to the students and shares pictures that should never be seen in the first place and she complains about the school!!! The "education" is nonexistent. Look at their pass to fail ratios, pretty sad that the boards had to come in and the instructors had to cover their butts and blame the students by saying we weren't willing to learn!! I can go on for days, but I hope you get the point. Please do your research if you plan on going to the Centerville campus. Good luck and I wish you the best."

Angela

Reviewed: 5/17/2016
Degree:
Graduation Year: 2016

"People please do your research when entering this types of schools I know you want a faster degree but this people are mainly their for money I feel bad for them that they have to push students into getting to their school please go to mdc or fiu where there are real college AMD university schools or Broward .Don't go for the easy way because this schools will put you in debt."

Aaleeyah

Reviewed: 5/14/2016
Degree: Surgical Technician
Graduation Year: 2010

"This school is a rip off they are only interested in money not students success. Schools like this should be closed. Once You are sitting in that seat the niceness switch is turned off and there is no real effort to support you in finding employment."

Student currently attending Baton Rouge Campus

Reviewed: 5/11/2016
Degree: Laboratory Technician
Graduation Year: 2017

"I feel that this school is a rip off. It cost like 39,000 for the full 2 year program. The teachers here are extremely rude and disrespectful to their students. We have talked to the dean about it, he doesn't care to do anything about it, we talked to our directors of our individual programs, they do nothing. \its a shame that you invest so much money and time to go there, but is under stress everyday. There are certain teachers who don't like to answer questions and some that do not know the material at all. But the constant yelling in our faces like we are children, slamming doors in our faces is ridiculous. You can make great money in this field, but the treatment you get at this school is unacceptable. Every group have complained about the same thing from surgical techs, radiology techs, and etc. I have seen teachers quit, even personnel who worked in the offices because they didn't like working here. If I would have known this school was like this, I would have never attended here. Please invest your money some where else because this school only see people as a price tag, and not as a student to help further their education. I am an A student, but am so stressed about attending certain classes because of the treatment."

EMS4You

Reviewed: 5/8/2016
Degree: EMT
Graduation Year: 2016

"The school is Mobile, Al was great. Enrolled into the EMT-B and later the EMT-A classes and enjoyed the classes. In the field I feel prepared for things I am presented with. The instructors were awesome open to questions and giving personal examples for most questions as well as some "street tips" for some scenarios. Financial office was near non-existent. But the program head always had their door open for questions. I would definitely recommend the program."

Anonymous

Reviewed: 5/3/2016
Degree: Laboratory Technician
Graduation Year: 2016

"I've had the most horrible experience in my life during my enrollment in this school. It seems as it's just for profit. I was made aware that I had reached my life time loan limit just weeks before my finish date. So, instead of me getting a refund I owe the school. FA was very unprofessional. How did this get missed? So, now I may or may not be able to graduate with my class."

Anonymous

Reviewed: 4/15/2016
Degree: Laboratory Technician
Graduation Year: 2017

"I am shocked to see such negative comments about this school but anyways I can only speak for myself and for MY program. The teachers and even the director of the program is very involved with us. They genuinely care about our studies and helps in any way they can. I feel like really learn a lot in my classes because the Hijazis are such great teachers. They really take the time to make sure you understand what is being taught. The work load is intense but its because its such a fast paced program but you really will learn. Our director stays on top of EVERYTHING & even send emails regarding new opportunities. All the MLTs that have graduated are currently employed or have continued there education. I am very excited that I am attending this campus & get to interact with such great teachers."

Dental Hygiene Student

Reviewed: 4/10/2016
Degree: Dental Assistant
Graduation Year: 2018

"I was really excited to go to this school when I first started. I had two friends that had gone there and were currently working as Hygienists. So that's a good thing. However, I feel like the quality of education I am getting is actually really bad. Other Dental Hygiene schools in the area didn't have anything good to say about Fortis either. I had teachers passing us when we were all failing tests (literally failing, 60% was a high score) just to pass us and move us along the program, just reading slides they didn't even make, falling asleep during class, it was awful. The financial aid office is just one lady who doesn't really know what she's doing. It is always so hard to get a straight answer about tuition and books. The school does an "estimate" for what your books will cost each quarter (usually $450) and charge you, even if your books don't end up costing that much, or you deny your books and buy them from amazon. It really feels like all they care about is getting paid. I was also lied to about the degree, when I was applying I was told that the dental hygiene degree was a bachelor's program, and one other girl in my class said they told her the same thing. It's just an associates, which is fine, you won't get paid any less as a hygienist for only having an associates, you just have less opportunity for future career options, and if you have a bachelor's it is always easier to get a job over someone with a lower degree. Overall, I would not recommend this school to anyone. I am currently trying to transfer schools, I have heard that the credits won't transfer anywhere (That should tell you something right there) but I am still trying. The girls in my class are great and some of the teachers are very helpful and really care about you, but the school overall doesn't feel like a college, just poorly taught classes with a desire to get as much money out of you as possible."

Tez

Reviewed: 3/28/2016
Degree: HVAC
Graduation Year: 2016

"Poor use of resources as far as teaching goes the instructors are superb gentleman but are horrible teachers and do not take their job seriously as far as the institution as a whole it is not treated fairly the night classes do not receive the same attention as the day classes and the library is not available for night students."

Chanel

Reviewed: 3/27/2016
Degree: Medical Assistant
Graduation Year: 2016

"I have read all of these reviews before attending this school and honestly was terrified but went through my decision anyways...I'm glad I did because Fortis is a great school the teachers help out so much and really want you to succeed. The teachers actually teach you and make sure you learn. Everything is very organized! I think maybe it depends on the campus because Pensacola campus pass rate and job placement rate is over 80% in both areas ! You get what you put into it as well but I know Pensacola campus is an awesome school and I can't wait to graduate"

imashamed2say

Reviewed: 3/14/2016
Degree: Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Graduation Year: 2016

"DO NOT GO TO THIS SCHOOL!!! It is terrible. I go to Centerville, OH campus; biggest joke and waste of time. Most unorganized place imaginable. Our instructor is never there (5/12 classes) and when she was all she did was read slides that we had in front of us. So we pay $35,000 to have someone read to us when she actually shows up?!?! Our clinical hours were messed up so bad they almost had to have us drop the quarter and retake the classes because another instructor we had wasn't legally aloud to teach us! (They've been reported to the board by our whole class). The DoN only cares about herself, when we would go to her for help she pushed us away or say she didn't have an answer. The "state of the art" SiMS lab is the only good thing about this place, but only when there's a teacher who actually knows how to use it. When I went to the president of the school to discuss these concerns about our classes and hours his responses were ridiculous saying we signed a paper stating we understand that our schedule is subject to change. HA! Joke! I talked to an attorney and they even stated it isn't covered. The financial aid department doesn't know what they're doing. When I called her to discuss my balance (when I had a stipend) she said it was a glitch in the system only to get a phone call, BY HER 2 weeks later letting me know I owe the amount I received on my stipend plus $1300 and I wasn't eligible for a payment plan. I could keep going on and an but I won't. I hope this review gives some help to those considering this joke of a school. I can't wait until I get my money back from them ;)"

Robert L Anders, DrPh, FAAN

Responded: 7/14/2016

I am very sorry to learn that your experience at either campus did not met your expectations. Both Fortis nursing programs are totally committed to providing a very high quality education. I would welcome an opportunity to discuss your experience to learn how we can meet your expectations. Your feedback is highly valued.

Robert Anders

VP for Nursing

Sadies

Reviewed: 3/1/2016
Degree: Nursing
Graduation Year: 2016

"I have not 1 good thing to say about Fortis. I was new to college and had no idea what was going on. They all new that and ran with it. I went there for 2 years. I was trying to drop the school 6 months after I started but they would make a reason why I couldn't or told me how much of a bad idea it was. Instructors- the instructors are horrible. Some examples , one of my teachers would fall asleep in class, never cam prepared to class so he didn't know what he was teaching until class when he opened the book. All he did was read the book , no teaching involved. He couldn't hear so a lot of questions were unanswered. Another teacher would just pass kids for no reason. Kids that never came to class got passed on. I'm not sure how that works , and he would mark kids there when they was absent. Another teacher I couldn't understand what she was saying because she was only in America for 3 years so I had to drop that class. They didn't have no tutors so if you needed one you would half to go out and find your one resources a lot of time I had to teach myself after class. I'd go home and Google the information and found teachers on YouTube teaching it. That's how I learned. So Iam paying them for what? FINANCIAL AID- They was all very rude , as well as any of the office people. They charged me for things I didn't get. If I would ask a question about anything regarding finical aid they couldn't answer for some reason they answer something totally different. They would do things without telling you so you'd owe them money. They didn't inform you at all in anything! Their is so much more I can say but I'm going to stop. If your thinking about Fortis I hope my review helps you make your decision. I probably won't be able to get my credits to transfer because of financial aid so that's 2 years down the drain. If you still want to try Fortis my advise is to take someone who knows how the college system works with you!"

Robert L Anders

Responded: 3/9/2016

Hello

I am so sorry you received misinformation regarding Fortis College Nashville. They have one of the highest NCLEX pass rates in the entire State. For both 2014 and 2015 the pass rate was 100%.

I encourage you visit with the Dean of Nursing at the campus to learn more about the program.

Dr. Robert Anders

Cheyenne

Reviewed: 2/24/2016
Degree: Licensed Practical Nurse
Graduation Year: 2016

"I'm currently enrolled in the LPN program and I would not recommend this school to anyone they don't teach at all they just expect you to learn the material on your own. They don't teach you to be a nurse they teach you to take a test. The teachers don't make the tests at all so when you get your going in blind, certain people on the staff are rude and try to control what you do and criticize you when your not there. I highly recommend reading up on it first and look around. Do not choose Fortis."

Robert L Anders

Responded: 2/26/2016

I am very disappointed to learn that you are having some challenges with your goal of becoming a LPN. If you would provide me the name of the Fortis College/Institute I will do all I can to resolve your issues.

Robert L Anders

Vice President of Nursing