Having been at this school for my CCMA and RN now, I can actually say that this school genuinely has made a turn for the better and is making great progress in putting out some of the best nurses in the field around here. This school is tough but makes it so rewarding when you feel ahead of your peers and they are welcoming back to grads who want to go on into academia to teach or lecture for classes. read more

I attended the LPN program and can honestly say it was a tough program but what I gained from it was more than expected. The teachers are tough but they prepare you for what is to come. I was held at high expectations and that encouraged me to push harder and the outcome will be me being an outstanding nurse to my patients. The fortis staff is amazing they care about you as an individual and really want you to succeed. If you are up for a challenge and nursing is truly your passion fortis is the place for you. read more

LITERALLY A SCAM ! This school lies about their accreditation and no REAL college around takes their credits. Don't believe me, call around and see for yourself read more

Fortis has been the college of choice for me with my CCMA and now my ASN in nursing. All the staff are great and will go out of their way to help with anything as long as you talk with them. They are so great that I also decided to become a staff member. Many of the graduates come back to become staff members, so everyone has book knowledge alongside field knowledge. Fortis is indeed one of the hardest nursing programs along with PCC in Pensacola but, the rewards and the hospitals stating that they are really eager to hire these Fortis school graduates because we know how to perform the most skills efficiently and have more knowledge feels AMAZING! Yes, the program is HARD, but it is accelerated AND you get out what you put in. So, if you are looking to get a nursing degree at a college that's known for "YouTube nurses" then go right ahead. But, if you want an education that surpasses other colleges, trains you, and challenges you to become the better version of yourself and one of the top nursing candidates. Then ANY of Fortis's programs are for you. read more

Not worth your time or money. I was in the LPN program the requirements are ridiculous they teach you crap and expect you to know it for a text the next week and once you fail out they will just drop you god for bid you had anything major happen in your life in the process and it messed up your schooling like I did. They do not care they cost 20,000 for a 1 year LPN program when Pensacola State only cost 5-6,000 for the SAME program! Plus you still have to pay money out of pocket each month or you don't get to take a test in your class if you miss a payment! SCAM!! Literal SCAM! read more

I came to the Fortis Pensacola campus to bridge from my Lpn to Rn and started off very strong making amazing grades. I kept to myself and was just there to learn as much as I could. Well that was until the third semester. I started my clinicals and in the process almost lost my house because I was dedicating all of my time to school. I eventually had to drop because I had to take care of my household first and trying to re-enter this program has been a complete nightmare. Like they literally won't let you back in if you have to take a step back and readjust your life that way the remainder of your school career can be successful. This school is for single people with no kids, or married people with another person to back up their finances. If you do have kids you need to have a financial support team because if your a single mom like me with no other means of support besides people saying "You can do it" then I would suggest you to find somewhere else to go. They said I could not come back because my attendance in my first 2 weeks of class. I assume they were talking about my maternity class in which it was online and I didn't realize that for this term we actually met via zoom (my last two semester online classes we didn't) so I missed the first two weeks. Cleared that up with my teacher and turned a "D" into an "A" by the third week. So my drive and determination was there. This school just doesn't understand that life happens and allow second chances. They also said that I was denied because I missed clinical days. I did, and that was because when I went to clinicals, I was sent home because I didn't have all the necessary paperwork. Mind you before clinicals started I asked the clinical director if I had all the necessary paperwork and was told yes. So for the next week making last minute appointments to get what was needed I missed even more clinical days. Once all was well I almost took a loan out just too make up the missed days and I'm so glad that I didn't. Once I left the program I was able to regroup, catch my life up, take a breath, find a better job that was more flexible, create a savings account so that I then had money for my bills when clinicals restarted and with them knowing all of this they still denied me. I would've had 9 months left till graduation and they took that from me. Are taking that from me. That's ok. I've been an Lpn for 11 years so what's one more and now I can use this next year to save even more and try again else where. They only added fuel to my fire and if its one thing I love to do is prove people wrong. I will prove this school wrong for everything they thought/are thinking about me and continue to show my kids what drive and determination looks like. I will show my kids that when you want something if you work for it you can have it and it is attainable no matter what stones may be thrown at you in the process. I hope that in the future this school becomes more open to people in positions like myself who are literally coming to this school to make an even better life for themselves. read more

This school is a good school to go to if you want to get a quick certification, but the teachers are rude, they expect you to know things your paying them to teach you, there impatient , and unprofessional. I just recently graduated and didn't even get a graduation! Covid or not I wanted to be recognized for the schooling I just graduated from! There was other options like a virtual graduation, etc. they don't care about there students, and the only reason the success rate is high is because most of the teachers give out answers to major exams. read more

They MESSED me and my cousin up BIG time. I cannot express how terrible our haircuts were. As soon as we left we got another haircut somewhere else. I honestly believe my barber had glaucoma. They even took pictures of my hair cause she had thought she done such a good job. AGAIN, DO NOT GO HERE!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Wonderful school with extremely caring faculty and staff. The Campus President is an amazing woman who will make you want to be a better student. read more

It is my pleasure to write a review of Fortis Institute. I'm a graduate from the Fortis nursing program. I've been a Registered Nurse for the past 2 years and I can honestly say Fortis is what a college should be. The faculty were more than supportive in every aspect. At no point in time did I feel thrown to the wolves, the instructors gave you space, as well as the reassurance that if needed they are there. I felt exceptionally prepared for NCLEX and even when it seemed impossible, the instructors verbalized their confidence that every single one of their students could pass. There wasn't a negative personality in the entire school. I keep in touch with my former instructors and classmates who are like family. If you want a wonderful Nursing education from a school with the top NCLEX pass rates in the area, choose Fortis! You won't be disappointed. read more

First let me just say that the education you will receive here at Fortis Institute in Pensacola, cannot be surpassed by any other school. It is an extremely tough school, it will require all of your time, blood, sweat, and tears to earn your nursing degree, HOWEVER....It is one of the most rewarding experiences you will ever have. The staff are tough, caring, and genuinely want to see you succeed. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a top notch education that is not handed to them, that they will truly earn. Great School. Does it have it's problems, no more than any other school, but they work to immediately fix them! Looking for a nursing career that you can be proud of....Look no further than Fortis! read more

I have gone twice- both times I had purchased amazing deals on Groupon. I can say both times, I've walked out so happy with my hair and the whole experience! I've never been disappointed! Pensacola is not the greatest for trying to find a salon. I've gone to too many places that were ridiculously expensive and walked out unhappy with my hair. But not with this place! The ladies here are wonderful and put you at ease and explain every bit of what they're doing to your hair throughout the process. I was never left wondering or worrying about what was being done. My Groupon deal was for a cut, style, conditioning, and balayage... for $45!!! I took in a picture of what I wanted and walked out looking amazing. Chris worked a miracle on my hair, and she was so super nice and fun to talk with! The service I got here would've easily cost me, at the very least, $200 anywhere else. All I know is, from now on, if I'm in town and needing my hair done, I'm going straight there! read more

I visited the nail salon. I had a pedicure and manicure and both were excellent. The student who did my nails did a beautiful French manicure on my own nails. J.Lynn read more

I am a recent graduate from the RN program at Fortis in Pensacola, and I couldn't be happier with the education that I received. The instructors are so caring, and are truly invested in the students success. read more