Living in Charlotte-looking into ECPI.. Thoughts?

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I am currently trying to get into a nursing program here in the Charlotte area.. I have looked into a TON of CC, but the requirements to get in is pretty intense.. I graduated HS back in 2000 (Ugh, I feel my age!) and I know I need to get my pre-reqs done.. But has anyone personally been to ECPI? I know the tuition in insane, but is it worth looking into? Being in charlotte, and it also being one of the top states in the country for Nursing, everywhere else has a 2-3 year waiting list! Any feedback would be GREATLY appreciated!!

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Well as a current DAY student at ECPI, I will tell you this place is not for everyone. As a person who was about to take my pre-reqs for a second time because I've tried for so long to get into the programs here in the Charlotte area for so long that they were becoming too old for a current program, it works for me! I wanted to just get my foot in the door before just generating a large loan amount to owe, so I enrolled in the lpn program. I'm not sure if you're interested in attending fulltime (day) or part time (nights), but if you are looking to attend fulltime, you CANNOT work while in the day program. Don't believe the hype when people talk of this place not being "a real school"... I cannot speak for the computer, technology programs there, but the nursing program is VERY MUCH A REAL SCHOOL. As well, take into consideration that your normal classes that take 16 weeks to complete at a C.C., are done in 5 weeks here. So you must commit to studying every night... no exceptions. You must pretty much dedicate yourself to completing school or it just wont work. I personally like the program... I have a passion for science & healthcare so studying and passing is something I enjoy, but if you have no true passion for this and want to become a nurse for the money, you're better off at a cc. I say that because for courses like A&P I&II it is pretty hard to learn and understand the science and terms literally overnight. I'm averaging an 89.2 right now, but I see classmates around me averaging way lower... and you need to pass your classes with an 80 average or you will have to repeat the course. And with the price or tuition here... think about what it will cost to repeat a course here. The upside to it is that IF you are failing, tutoring is offered for all of your classes. So its not like the intent is to get your money and have you fail... They actually do help you alot. Its a very small school so you can get more attention than you would at a cc. Same goes for math. I see classmates failing there too, but the teacher offers turoring, as well as doing videos etc. If you're interested in the RN program, the only difference is an extra 3 months, more classes at one time, more labs, and more money. I personally decided to take the route of doing lpn now, then transitioning to a Charlotte lpn-rn bridge program later (gaston, cshs). I figure I can do their classes at a slower pace, but become a nurse now and save some money. Its really a personal choice. If you do decide to visit the school and talk to a counselor ASK THE REAL QUESTIONS! I asked some things that made the counselors uncomfortable, but at the end of the day, if I'm going to pay all this money, they need to be answered. Find someone like myself who is actually in the program, doing fairly well and can answer questions for you. Again I stress this is not the place for everyone, but would i suggest the program to someone else... ABSOLUTELY.

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Well as a current DAY student at ECPI I will tell you this place is not for everyone. As a person who was about to take my pre-reqs for a second time because I've tried for so long to get into the programs here in the Charlotte area for so long that they were becoming too old for a current program, it works for me! I wanted to just get my foot in the door before just generating a large loan amount to owe, so I enrolled in the lpn program. I'm not sure if you're interested in attending fulltime (day) or part time (nights), but if you are looking to attend fulltime, you CANNOT work while in the day program. Don't believe the hype when people talk of this place not being "a real school"... I cannot speak for the computer, technology programs there, but the nursing program is VERY MUCH A REAL SCHOOL. As well, take into consideration that your normal classes that take 16 weeks to complete at a C.C., are done in 5 weeks here. So you must commit to studying every night... no exceptions. You must pretty much dedicate yourself to completing school or it just wont work. I personally like the program... I have a passion for science & healthcare so studying and passing is something I enjoy, but if you have no true passion for this and want to become a nurse for the money, you're better off at a cc. I say that because for courses like A&P I&II it is pretty hard to learn and understand the science and terms literally overnight. I'm averaging an 89.2 right now, but I see classmates around me averaging way lower... and you need to pass your classes with an 80 average or you will have to repeat the course. And with the price or tuition here... think about what it will cost to repeat a course here. The upside to it is that IF you are failing, tutoring is offered for all of your classes. So its not like the intent is to get your money and have you fail... They actually do help you alot. Its a very small school so you can get more attention than you would at a cc. Same goes for math. I see classmates failing there too, but the teacher offers turoring, as well as doing videos etc. If you're interested in the RN program, the only difference is an extra 3 months, more classes at one time, more labs, and more money. I personally decided to take the route of doing lpn now, then transitioning to a Charlotte lpn-rn bridge program later (gaston, cshs). I figure I can do their classes at a slower pace, but become a nurse now and save some money. Its really a personal choice. If you do decide to visit the school and talk to a counselor ASK THE REAL QUESTIONS! I asked some things that made the counselors uncomfortable, but at the end of the day, if I'm going to pay all this money, they need to be answered. Find someone like myself who is actually in the program, doing fairly well and can answer questions for you. Again I stress this is not the place for everyone, but would i suggest the program to someone else... ABSOLUTELY.[/quote'] I agree with everything stated above. I attend the Emerywood Campus in Richmond, VA. The school nor the classes are for everyone. It is fast. Our cohort started with 15+ students and we are down to 7 with only 4 months to go.

Yes, as I walk through the school I see nursing classes with only 2,7, 10 people in them when on the day of orientation there's like 30+ in the class. I plan on being here. I love the school. Its a "buckle down and get it done" kind of school. In my class, the young party people are gone, the people that assumed this is a pay n pass school... gone. If this education at ecpi is not a priority, you simply just wont make it here. You truly have to work life around the program. Those who do work in my class that are passing, majority of them work 12hr weekend Fri-Sun shifts.

How is the lpn program in charlotte? Im moving to charlotte soon & i'm thinking about attending ecpi!

How is the lpn program in charlotte? Im moving to charlotte soon & i'm thinking about attending ecpi!

Hi Celena,

Well as said before, its not for everybody! Its a commitment. To finish at this school you have to make life fit around school, rather than fit school around life. The price tag for this school is high but worth it if you really want it. You'll be up late at night studying, just to be up at 4,5am trying to cram more info in. There's basically a quiz or test everyday up until you reach the 5th semester... ahhhh, then its clinical time! But starting out..Miss a night of studying/reviewing and you'll find yourself flunking out. IN a matter of real opinion, if you plan on working m-thurs, seek education at a community college. As my previous statements still stand, I do highly recommend this school- but for good students that've just had some bad luck educationally and just need to give it one more try to get it right. Lazy students need not apply. Or at least not to their nursing programs.

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