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

I am actually moving to Raleigh NC from a small town about an hour away to hopefully attend ECPI for the December LPN program. I have to retake part of the TEAS but I am confident I will get in. After financial aid is done how much does the tuition drop down to? I heard as low as 10 to 15 thousand.:heartbeat

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Specializes in LTC, Rehab, CNA, HHA, Nurse Mentor.

After financial aid ... all I have to pay out of pocket was 700.00 for the LPN program but it varies for different people. I got scholarships and grants to back me up for everything. I've yet to find out how much it will cost to go from the ECPI - LPN to RN in VA. Good luck on your ventures in nursing!

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Trying to get in the LPN program for Dec., and tonight I went to the meet-n-greet. I got all my questions anwsered and now I wait.

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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.

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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

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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!!!

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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.:lol2::madface:

that's actually when i applied...i start 12/14/09 and i am very excited and ready to get started!!!

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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???

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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?

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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???

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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.

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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???:twocents: I know I'm asking a bunch of ?'s but I am so curious about everything...JUST READY TO START ALL TOGETHER!!!

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