ECPI/MCI LPN Program - anyone?

U.S.A. Virginia

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I haven't posted here before..so it's nice to meet all of you =)

I was curious as to whether or not anyone here has gone to ECPI/MCI for their 12 month LPN program. I live in Manassas, VA so I go to their Manassas campus - however the ECPI's in Norfolk and VA Beach have programs as well. My reason for asking is that my class is the first LPN class (to start and graduate in December) for the Manassas campus..and we (my class) has had several issues with the way the school has been ran. I was just wanting to know if anyone had gone to this school, and if so - did you ever have any problems with staff, ways of teaching, rules, etc?? Thanks

Specializes in Nursing assistant.
Well, my orientation is June 24 and class starts June 27th. It is an LPN program also. Sometimes it does seem hard to get concrete answers from them. I think they have to get schedules together and evaluate transcripts of everyone before they know more exact times for everyone. They pretty much want you to be totally available until they figure out what your schedule will be. I dont have to work so that hasnt been an issue for me. I wanted to go on vacation July 4th weekend and needed some info on scheduling to arrange my flight and all they kept saying was 8-430. Well i have Eng, A&P and Dev PSY already, so I figured i might not have a full day for part of the program. All they said was that they have yet to evaluate transcripts and that I may not have class in the afternoons since I have A&P already. Hopefully we will both know a little more at orientation.

How many students did they accept in your class? And I am not sure about clinicals yet.

the class that ended in June 2005: what was the pass rate on the NCLEX?

Thanks!

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I graduated from the Va Beach campus in July. Just to address a few things:

*Expensive - definitely

*Unorganized - Somewhat. The school has been going through a lot of transitions - getting a new DON, trying to find a new clinical coordinator

*Pass rate - one of the best in the area

*Clinical hours are 6:30 am to 3 pm for day classes

*You get books for your first mod the day of orientation. After that, you get books the last day of each mod for the next one

*It is a lot of hard work - but like someone else said, you will hear horror stories about every nursing school

*As fas as Sentara only hiring their own students - simply not true. 11 people were in my graduating class and more than half work for Sentara. In the hospitals and LTC facilities.

*Overall, I am happy with the education I received.

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I'm about to attend Ecpi in Manassas and after talking to the advisors there I think that ECPI is an okay school. I tried to get into the local college around here and the list is even longer than 2 years now. I think Ecpi's cost is kind of high but they offer a lot more services than a lot of community colleges will. I also talked to some students while I was there that were going through the PN program and they were already working in doctor's offices and a couple were working in the hospital part time doing whatever they could to help out. All of them said that Ecpi kept up with their end of the bargin and helped them write their resumes and find suitable jobs. Ecpi may be unorganized a little but they are offering programs where you can get into your chosen proffession faster than if you went to a local community college. I tried a local community college and with all the prerequisites and core classes you have to take I think Ecpi has the right idea. I basically dropped out during my second year because of family problems and because I went immediately into college after high school and had to do the core classes like algebra, calculus, english 102 and after a while I just got bored with it all. I mean I just got out of high school and had taken most of the classes before UGH! Anyway I hope that the students I talked to were being truthful because I'd hate to go to Ecpi, paying all that money and find out that I can't get a job:angryfire

~amber~

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Hey guys, I know this thread has been long over with but I am hoping to get an update from the sentara and mci students. I actually applied to both schools but my heart is set on sentara. mci is a back-up and is only appealing b/c it 15 month while sentara is 22 months. I'm wondering how does mci teach all that stuff plus prereqs in 15 months while sentara is just teaching nursing stuff and it takes them 22 months? I already took the entrance exam from both schools and passed. I even gave mci 100$ for a application fee which is bull crap that it cost that much. mci is pissing me off b/c it takes so long to know if you are in the program or not. i applied for the sept. 06 program and was told that i wouldn't know until aug. sentara will let you know by april or may. I'm already a student at ODU but want to transfer so that I can jump in my career faster plus my gpa isn't high enough to get in their BSN program. Anyways i just want to know how things are going so that it will help me make my decision (try to sell me your school!!):chuckle

thanks for your input

brynn of norfolk,va

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Hi Brynn-I'm not really familiar with the RN program at MCI. I am doing their LPN program in Newport News. All I truly know is that it is a super accelerated program, hence the 15 months. I'm sorry I don't have much info for you on that front though....

Have a good one!!!

~austeph

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Hi there, Yes, MCI is accelerated, if you are a dedicated student you can do it. It is hard, I will be honest. If you can study and do well you can make it work. And that is with any school. If it is what you want to do, then do it. YOu will be in the work force faster, making money earlier. You will know your teachers well. YOu will never be a number. YOu will never be a face in the crowd. You will be able to ask questions when you want. I went to a University and have a BA already, so many times I have been in classes with over 100 students, at MCI that will never happen. We all know the teachers, and the DON very well. They work with you inorder for you to succeed.

Good luck with your choice, I hope that helped. Allie

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Allie, are you in the MCI RN program in Va. Beach. That's where I applied at. It just seems as though they are giving me the run around and that the program aren't as stable as it appears to be. How long did it take for you to be accepted? More info would be much appreciated!

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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...

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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