ECPI?????????? Please Comment???

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I basically wanted to know if anyone has any experience with ECPI in Charlotte NC. Im going Monday to take my TEAS test and I know the LPN course is stupid high:idea: but I need to take an Lpn course. Charlotte doesnt have cc with lpn courses. Only small towns near charlotte that are completely far away from me. I really would appreciate your feedback.

Thank You for your time:heartbeat

I think the new max Pell grant has gone up to around 7k. I don't know if the type of school attended matters though... In any event I wish you the BEST!!....I'm still kinda spinning in circles myself...

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Specializes in LTC, SNF, Rehab.

Thanks! I checked the NC Board of nurses website, and there are only two schools offering an LPN program in my area; ECPI and Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. But, RCCC has 'Warning Status' next to it. I don't know what that means, but it doesn't sound good. It is further than I'd like to go, but doable. If it will save me thousands over ECPI, it's worth the inconvenience. I'm hearing horror stories about loooong waiting lists and lots of pre-reqs at CC's.

Looks like there are more Medical Assisting programs available than LPN. Is this another option I should be considering? I did check the job listings at my local hospital last night, and there were several for CMA, but nothing for LPN. Should I be worried by that? Are CMA's more desirable by employers? I know I DO NOT want to work in a nursing home, unless it's a facility like the Laurels where the patients are not terminal. My first choice would be a dr's office, next would be an urgent care facility and third would be a hospital.

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Just my two cents...

Sounds like you would fair better as a CMA, mainly because of the areas of employment you are seeking. This is NOT to say that LPN is not a great choice, cause it is!!, just basing my advice from what you said...

Best wishes no matter which you choose... Keep us posted OK?

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Specializes in Psych, LTC, Acute Care.
Just my two cents...

Sounds like you would fair better as a CMA, mainly because of the areas of employment you are seeking. This is NOT to say that LPN is not a great choice, cause it is!!, just basing my advice from what you said...

Best wishes no matter which you choose... Keep us posted OK?

I agree. Most LPN are utilized in Nursing Homes so if you don't want to work there then do CMA but just know that the money is not that great.

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Specializes in LTC, SNF, Rehab.

That's what I was afraid of. I think I could do a nursing home if I knew it was only a stepping stone. Honestly, I just don't have the mentality to work in such a depressing atmosphere.

Ideally, I would love to work in pediatrics, since I've spent most of my adult life doing childcare. The cc here offers an associate degree in nursing. Would that be a more useful degree than the LPN program? It looks like I would have to take some pre-req classes and the nurse aid course before I could start it, though. I've also thought about taking a phlebotomy program and then deciding what direction I want to go after that. Would it be difficult to find a job after completing the phlebotomy program? I'm sure those skills would be useful in any direction I go. I don't want to spend years in school before I can earn a descent living. I am just so confused. I enjoy working with people & I like hospital/clinical settings. People have told me that my calm demeanor would be great in the nursing field. I was told by a counselor that I'd make a great therapist, but I have no interest in psychology. I feel like I just keep hitting a wall! I'm 34, and I STILL don't know what I want to do with my life, or how to go about doing it. What I DO know, is that I need to do SOMETHING. ugh. Thanks for your input.

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Specializes in LTC, SNF, Rehab.

Well, I'm meeting with a rep from ECPI next Tuesday. According to the NC Board of Nursing website, the Charlotte ECPI has a 93% pass rate in 2007. Did the LPN program just start in 2005? They only show 2005-2007. 84%,86% and 93%

The Raleigh school shows, 100%, 80% and 89%.

What is the TEAS test like? If I'm accepted to the school, this will all be contingent on how much financial aid I can get. There's no way I could do $500/mo payments like some else said! What other costs are there? Scrubs? Books?

For those who graduated from the Charlotte ECPI, what was the course like? I'll be attending the evening program if I'm accepted. What was the job placement like and what type of facility did you or your classmates go to?

If I'm not accepted, I'm going to apply for the CNA and Phlebotomy courses at CPCC.

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i have had the opportunity to help several people start a new career by joining the ecpi charlotte practical nursing program. visit the campus and talk with faculty members, students, and an advisor. if i can help you, call me at 704.399.1010 (ask for matt) and i will be happy to setup an appointment. our website www.ecpi.edu will tell you lots about us, like our sacs accreditation.

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Think very very carefully before entering ANY ECPI. The education is great, the teachers caring and involved. However, as a current student I can tell you my LPN class is at each other's throats all the time. The instructors can not keep order in a classroom; constant chatting, combative students, over all lack of respect shown. Its a private school and nothing is done to discipline a classroom. Now these are adults we are talking about, married with children. Even the school's simple rules of being on time and attendance requirements are not followed. I have personally witnessed cheating on exams by other students, who were confronted with no reprimands. Its really a shame since the faculty trully cares about us and wants us to suceed. Its become a depressing and negative environment to be in everyday. The faculty is aware of these issues, and although we try and not complain constantly, it becomes harder and harder to remain focused on the goal. While this may only be a unique experience at only one ECPI, Greensboro, I would try and observe a class before signing up. Good luck!

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im NOT trying to hijack a post

Just jumping in since this is what I want to do.Any CHARLOTTE ECPI past or present students etc please pm me or post

Thanks,,Ive met with the Director and it seems just great so far

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Specializes in Urology, LTC, acute care, Primary Care.
im NOT trying to hijack a post

Just jumping in since this is what I want to do.Any CHARLOTTE ECPI past or present students etc please pm me or post

Thanks,,Ive met with the Director and it seems just great so far

I met with the director @ the Charlotte campus yesterday, I will be starting in the October class (hopefully). She spoke about a few lpn to rn programs that will come speak to the class towards the end. Everything seems great so far to me also.

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I met with the director @ the Charlotte campus yesterday, I will be starting in the October class (hopefully). She spoke about a few lpn to rn programs that will come speak to the class towards the end. Everything seems great so far to me also.

i met with her last week and it seems good to me

I would be starting in January(hopefully)please please stay in contact..pm me etc and let me knwo how it goes

good luck to you

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Specializes in Urology, LTC, acute care, Primary Care.
i met with her last week and it seems good to me

I would be starting in January(hopefully)please please stay in contact..pm me etc and let me knwo how it goes

good luck to you

Thanks, I tried to IM you back but I dnt have enough posts yet. I already took the TEAS test, it was not that bad, I actually did pretty good. You should be sure to study first though, I did. Thanks I think I may need it, good luck to you also!!! I will stay in touch too

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