ECPI/MCI LPN Program - anyone?

Hey...I am kinda new to this forum but I have a few questions. I have been reading over several of the post and saw where some people were going to or getting ready to go to ECPI. I am considering starting the LPN evening program in Raleigh NC this November. Can anyone tell me how transferring classes affect the schedules? I don't know anything about the schedule because they will not tell you until you take the TEAS test, fill out the application, etc. I have A&P I and II, and Microbiology but didn't know how they would transfer. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks...

Hey there, I go to MCI VB and I transferred some credits from TCC, it took money off my overall balance and theni just didnt attend class during those classes. I also was going in the evenings up until March and I can tell you the schedule will most likely be monday to thursday 5-10:00pm and some weekends. I didnt mind going at night its just that I dont wanna do the LPN program for 18 months when i can finish in 12 so I switched over. Good luck!
>Dara

I know this has been dead for a while, but what a great find! I am moving from Raleigh, NC to Va Beach this spring and going to get my RN. I have been accpeted at College of the Albemarle (comm. coll. in NC, will give me in-state tuition) but found the RN in 15 months at MCI. Wow, that's like a full year less than the CC program. But now I am really worried...it doesn't seem like the best option. My biggest concerns are having ECPI on my resume and not getting adequate training. I have always thought of that as "not a real school", know what I mean? (sorry if I offend anyone, just what I always thought) But I love the idea of being done so fast, not to mention I won't have that daily commute to Elizabeth City, NC. Has anyone had any negatve effects as a result of choosing to go to MCI? Did you get the education you hoped for? Also, what are the costs? The guy was very evasive with me and would not give a number when I talked to him on the phone. It's been a while now, so let me know what you think (and what I should do!)
Thanks,
Laura

Get your ADN and tough it out with the commute. I am not familiar with ECPI's RN programs. I went to Raleigh's LPN program. It gave me everything I needed to pass the boards and be competent at work. I graduated June of 06 and started my RN program August of 06. Im in my second semester of nursing and doing great. ECPI really made this ride easier for me as I see others struggle. They kept telling me I had like a year plus to wait, so I went ahead and got my LPN since I was done with all of my gen education courses. I was so happy right before graduating from ECPI, I got accepted to the RN program at a community college. Also, if you want to further your education & get your BSN, ECPI's courses dont transfer to the community colleges here in NC-check your area. You'll be starting all over with the basic gen ed's that are needed for your associates anyway. I say, do the extra time-A 5 semester ADN program is only 21 months- not to mention all the breaks you get- its actually less than that. For a real degree I say it is worth it. Oh as far as training- no school will ever be able to give you all you need- you will learn so much more at work. You actually learn your job and how to be a nurse on the job. School is more like an introduction. That is any and every nursing program though- they will teach you basics and whatever comes available in clinical. I dont know why MCI has such a bad rep there-maybe that is something to cosider also-but I had a decent experience. The RN program I'm in is much more established and structured better.
Good LUCK!!
Stacie
C/O 2008

Hi I have first hand experience with every MCI issue that you all have had!I was all set to attend school at TSU in Nashville when we were transferred to Newport News. I enrolled at MCI simply because I did not have to wait!It was not what I expected.I did not recieve info until the first class day.They gave us scrubs and books for the first class.We had close to 30 people when our "year" started, and out of that group,5 of us made it to graduate! The administration seemed unorganized,but they are all very approachable and helpful. They really want to make it a better environment in which to learn. They do however have some clinical instructors that should not be clinical instructors! The thing with MCI is to just go with your head focused on you.The drama at the school is unbelievable!Our class had so many drama queens and cry baby types that it was unbearable at times.It seems like a lot of people who love to complain end up there,but in the end they are usually the ones that fall to the wayside.They really try to make sure that you get the class subject and all of the instructors that I had were helpful and pleasant.They really made sure that I was ready to pass my boards and I did! First time.....85 questions! The clinicals were just like they were described but if you go into the clinical site and do get one patient, go to the Nurse mananger and offer to do any treatments,etc,tell them you want to watch,assist etc.and trust me they will pull YOU out of your group to teach you.It all come down to getting out what you put in.

Well I can agree with the drama issues. Then again my wife and I are 4 terms in and were going to switch from nights to day class to finish actually a month sooner (We'd already lost 1 really good instructor) plus the instructor who took over when we went to switch has left. They have also lost several other good RNs as instructors in Roanoke. My Wife and I are actually going to VB this weekend to look into changing to the RN program since we can finish only a few months later then we would have otherwise for our LPN. Im a little worried bout her and the crunch but me personally IM not worried Ive managed to keep a 4.0 all the way through so far so the upshift to RN I dont expect to be too hard (We've already covered Pysch and some Med Surg but will haev to pick up part II of Pharm. A&P, English and one other class which LPN you only take 1st part of). It'll eb interesting but me personally the harsh truth is your clinical experience with ECPI is what you make of it. You have to go look to find stuff to do. if you sit back oppty's will pass you by and from what I know of other nursing programs thats also the truth you have to basically pursue your education. While there are more opptys on days thats not to say you cant find stuff on evenigns to do also. Then again with my previous experience as a Med Tech CNA II In NC and also in EMS some skills I already had coming into school already.

Hi,

I recently moved to the Raleigh area about 10 months ago. i looked into Wake Tech's nursing program. It seems very well organized & reputable. Problem was, I haven't lived here for a full year, so I was going to be charged out-of-state tuition. I thought, since I have to wait, why not get my LPN so that I at least have a jump start.
I came across ECPI (via the NC board of nursing website). I am scheduled to go for their nursing info session on Wednesday, but must say, I am now very nervous.

Does anyone have any experience with this campus? The advisor Wanda was very vague & gave me no info at all via the phone. She said all my questions would be answered @ the info session. After reading other posts, Im not sure I even want to attend. I know that Wake Tech does not have an LPN to RN advance placement program. I would hate to waste the time going to ECPI if its all going to be worthless. If that's the case, I'll just wait until January & attempt WTCC RN program.

HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!! time & cost are of the essence!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i dont start MCI till sept but i have had the chance to meet some styaff at the VA beach campus an also the ppl in the office they seem very sweet an just ther to help as much they can....

I am happy to say that I made it though my first week of nursing school. My first day, I had A&P and Nursing Freshman Oren. When we met in A&P we were given handouts about info. concerning the school and its requirements. Then we went straight to the books...We had a quiz the following class...Yes it goes that fast. I must say that I can already tell that a few people in my class aren't going to make it...I really hate it for the ones that have to work full time. On my quiz I made a 81 in A&P (POP QUIZ) and on my Math test I made a 96! So far that's how my first week went. Well let my study because I got my first A&P test Monday...(pray for me)

You got to make a 80 or above on most of everything but the beginning Math and Nursing Fresh Oren. I started out study from day ONE and I already got days set up for tutoring.

ecpi raleigh 07/09 when does the next class start in raleigh. I already took the TEAS but decided not to attend in july due to medical issues.