ECPI/MCI LPN Program - anyone? - Page 6

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  1. Oct 20, '09 by
    I have been researching schools that offer the LPN program for over two years now. I finally decided to go with Germanna but I have a few classes I need to take first, then that puts me until 2011 when I can go into the actual nursing program. I just really like the community college prices better then the private school prices. However, now I am reconsidering going to a community college because I would like to get into the nursing field alot faster. Besides the typical $5300 you get in financial aid what else is there to apply for at a private school to help with funding so your not walking away with a ton of debt? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
  2. Oct 28, '09 by
    Well i am a lpn graduate from mci / ecpi va beach campus..... I must admit during the program my classmates and i had a lot of complaints while in the program but when i sit back and look at the experience as a whole. I miss it. I miss the staff, the students, clinical instructors, etc.

    That is so not true about their nclex pass rate. When i took boards the pass rate was 95%. Everyone in my class of 18 passed except for 2 people. I'd say thats good.

    When i attended the program was 18 months and it was $25,000. It was "very" demanding as far as curriculum and clinical schedules.

    I'd say that the staff do the best that they can to accomodate, but they can't please "every" student. When i first got there i got into altercations and butted heads with a lot of teachers there (im "very" outspoken) but i learned to get along with them and vice versa. At first hthey seemed to be rude and not caring enough... But what can you expect from someone who has to teach 20 grown ups with their own habits and attitudes? They are basically no non sense and when you come to class they expect you to put your opinions and attitudes aside and pay attention to what they are teaching. If i didnt answer good enough, send me a message and i'll answer any questions you have.

    (i also used to work there when i was a student) *hint*

    feel free to ask ?'s
  3. Nov 4, '09 by
    Thanks...that really helped me out alot b/c i actually start the pn program at ecpi in raleigh, nc 12/09, and i am more than ready to get started!!!
  4. Nov 4, '09 by
    Quote from msfuturern
    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.
    that's actually when i applied...i start 12/14/09 and i am very excited and ready to get started!!!
  5. Nov 4, '09 by
    Quote from MsEbonyLPN
    Well i am a lpn graduate from mci / ecpi va beach campus..... I must admit during the program my classmates and i had a lot of complaints while in the program but when i sit back and look at the experience as a whole. I miss it. I miss the staff, the students, clinical instructors, etc.

    That is so not true about their nclex pass rate. When i took boards the pass rate was 95%. Everyone in my class of 18 passed except for 2 people. I'd say thats good.

    When i attended the program was 18 months and it was $25,000. It was "very" demanding as far as curriculum and clinical schedules.

    I'd say that the staff do the best that they can to accomodate, but they can't please "every" student. When i first got there i got into altercations and butted heads with a lot of teachers there (im "very" outspoken) but i learned to get along with them and vice versa. At first hthey seemed to be rude and not caring enough... But what can you expect from someone who has to teach 20 grown ups with their own habits and attitudes? They are basically no non sense and when you come to class they expect you to put your opinions and attitudes aside and pay attention to what they are teaching. If i didnt answer good enough, send me a message and i'll answer any questions you have.

    (i also used to work there when i was a student) *hint*

    feel free to ask ?'s
    I actually start the lpn progam this December...how soon did u find work after graduating???
  6. Nov 4, '09 by
    Quote from mrztye
    that's actually when i applied...i start 12/14/09 and i am very excited and ready to get started!!!
    i too will be starting dec. 14th 2009 @ ecpi in raleigh (:
    I will be going during the day. How about you?
  7. Nov 4, '09 by
    Quote from realcare
    i too will be starting dec. 14th 2009 @ ecpi in raleigh (:
    I will be going during the day. How about you?
    As of right now...I'm in the day program also...I was so excited when I got my acceptance letter b/c I had been waiting since July...Have you talked to anyone that has graduated from the PN program???
  8. Nov 5, '09 by
    Quote from MrzTye
    As of right now...I'm in the day program also...I was so excited when I got my acceptance letter b/c I had been waiting since July...Have you talked to anyone that has graduated from the PN program???
    Yes, a ex co-worker went there and graduated also she's working as a LPN now. She passed the boards her first try too. She said as long as you can make a commitment to the time/schedule (don't miss no days and focus) you will do just fine.
  9. Nov 5, '09 by
    Quote from realcare
    Yes, a ex co-worker went there and graduated also she's working as a LPN now. She passed the boards her first try too. She said as long as you can make a commitment to the time/schedule (don't miss no days and focus) you will do just fine.
    That's music to my ears...Did they help her w/ the job placement??? How great was the starting salary??? I know I'm asking a bunch of ?'s but I am so curious about everything...JUST READY TO START ALL TOGETHER!!!
  10. Nov 6, '09 by
    I am starting ECPI LPN program in Manassas in January... anyone joining me?????? I also wanted to know from the graduates how was securing a job once you left??????????