ECPI

balatro · Oct 23, 2012

I know LPNs from ECPI and while they're fine LPNs, my only real gripe is the cost of their diploma -- you're looking at over $35,000 for the program which generally runs about 1.5 years. Your local community college will probably cost 5% of that, if not less.

FutureNurseSmith36 · Oct 23, 2012

Wow that's expensive, I was reading a post where someone graduated from there. Thanks for the info I think I will stick with the community college.

padams43 · Oct 24, 2012

I know friends who have completed the LPN program at ECPI. They have graduated and are quite happy working as an LPN

FutureNurseSmith36 · Oct 24, 2012

Oh OK the school called me yesterday and wanted me to come in and talk to them. I am undecided because of the price and the 45 min commute, but have heard that is a good school though.

cjsturdivant · Oct 24, 2012

Has anyone went through ECPI in Raleigh LPN program? I am to the point now that I am thinking of going for LPN and work my way up, at least I can make some money while going back to school.

I graduated from ECPI in 2009. It didn't cost that much at the time as the other user said. I cannot complain about the school. I went through the 12 month program. It was very very very intense. Like having 14 chapter pharmacology test and only 2 days to study. I thought about the money issue at first before once you enter the program you won't have time to worry about that. Just don't let the money issue put a hold on your future.

cjsturdivant · Oct 24, 2012

Has anyone went through ECPI in Raleigh LPN program? I am to the point now that I am thinking of going for LPN and work my way up, at least I can make some money while going back to school.

I graduated from ECPI in 2009. It didn't cost that much at the time as the other user said. I cannot complain about the school. I went through the 12 month program. It was very very very intense. Like having 14 chapter pharmacology test and only 2 days to study. I thought about the money issue at first before once you enter the program you won't have time to worry about that. Just don't let the money issue put a hold on your future.

FutureNurseSmith36 · Oct 25, 2012

Thanks for the advice. I like that you don't have many pre reqs required in order to get in their program like most of the colleges. I have to work and pay for school since my financial aid has run out, but it will be worth it in the end.

ilovebama3687 · Sep 20, 2013

I'm looking into the LPN program at ECPI in Charlotte. I am also concerned about the $$ and the fast pace. I have been applying to RN programs in the area and am having no luck getting in. I am hoping to do the LPN program and work my way to RN. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!