EVIT LPN program in Mesa, AZ

U.S.A. Arizona

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I have found some really old threads about EVIT here, but would like to hear from anyone who has recent experiences with them. I am thinking about taking 2013 to get myself ready by taking some community college classes for the couple of prereqs they have and then applying to start in early 2014 after my husband finishes his MBA. I am already a CNA and my current employer hires LPNs and will help me pay for school, so I am not really worried about being able to find a job after school.

I have heard there is some prejudice against this program. A nurse I work with and whose son did his LPN at EVIT told me that the Maricopa Community Colleges will not allow LPNs trained at EVIT to enter their RN program in the third block like they will for other LPNs. Honestly, what the heck, everyone has to pass the same NCLEX-PN, right?! It's approved by the BON isn't it?! Anyway, apparently private schools here will, just not the community colleges.

That's way down the road, though, as I plan to work for a year or two as an LPN before even considering more school. It could be longer than that, too, because my oldest child will start college right after I graduate if I get into the program in 2014.

The reasons I am considering this particular program are because of its schedule, which will allow me to attend classes while my kids are in school and still work as a CNA two night shifts a week, and because it's relatively quick, at 13 months in length. It might not be the cheapest way to go, but those two other attributes override that, as does the tuition assistance I can get from my employer.

So, any recent or current attendees wish to comment?

Also, alternatively, does anyone know if Chandler-Gilbert Community College offers any of its nursing programs at the Williams-Gateway Campus? I have scoured their website and been unable to determine that. They also have an LPN program. Gateway and Maricopa Skills Center have both ended theirs. :-(

The job outlook is great right now. Lpns are always hiring in the correctional facilities and LTC. I already work at 2 LTC centers so I can just apply and transition in. I have spoke with them about it and they wrote down my end date like they have done for everybody else, so when a new job is available they can promote from within. I am also going to continue to RN school after I graduate. There are classes that go from 8 months to 12 extra months to be an RN. The community college is the cheapest route but they consider their students who failed a semester prior to you, which I believe is the right way to do it. Just turn in applications and self when you turn in your application.

Yeah so excited for you guys! We start Iv week next week. Can you believe how time flies? We are almost done. You guys have one month! I can't wait until I'm done and starting to help make a change in someone's life. I am going to miss my CNA hands on job that had more personal time for the patients but I will still be making a difference! Congrats on graduation!

Wow, thanks for the info Malibu. I guess I'll be thinking about EVIT myself now! My CNA starts Sep 14th. Hopefully I can jump in the Aug. lpn program. Hope you enjoy the rest of your program. :)

Hi, do you guys have class everyday? What's your schedule like for the program?

@malibubarby, do you happen to know more or less when the deadline to apply for the january cohort is?

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The application deadline for the January cohort is September 30th. I've been working on mine.

As to job outlook for LPNs, I work for a hospice and we hire them. That's one reason I feel okay with taking small bites, as it were, and starting with LPN. I know I can get a job with my current employer.

giljrsgirl, you've been able to keep working full time nights while doing this program? I was thinking I would be forced to drop to part time. I work three 12hr NOCs right now. What I'm really concerned with is the schedule once clinicals start. Picking up kids from school, etc, is a big issue for me. The classroom schedule will be no problem at all, but from speaking with an advisor there, I understand that even once you start, clinicals are only two days of the week?

We have class Monday thru Friday from 730am-11:45am. When you start clinicals it's either from 545am-1:45pm or 6:30am-2:30pm for Monday and Tuesdays and you resume the normal class schedule I listed Wednesday thru Friday. It all depends on which clinical site you are assigned to. One of my clinical instructors has been the best to learn from, not sure if we can use names so I will use his first initial, -------------. He is the best clinical instructor and breaks down everything for you. Also please remember towards the end of Block 2 the second half, your clinical rotation changes to 12 hour days on Thursdays and Fridays as we go to a Hospital setting for 6 weeks. You will be split into groups for the remainder of this time. So one group will go for 6 weeks while the rest stay in class for those 6 weeks with no clinicals. Great to have a break to work a little more to pay down your tuition. Any other questions, please post and I will be delighted to answer. I wish someone would've posted information like this for me so I could've known what to expect to ha! Best wishes to all who got in and are applying.

The schedule is very hard to maintain and believe me it does get hard some weeks to put in hours for work. I would try to save as much money as possible so when you need to study during the big chapter weeks, you can afford to not work and use your savings. I know it's easier said than done, but my whole class lives on a budget and once block 2 started money became a big issue for everyone. We had some leave due to not being able to do school and provide for their home, and sometimes you have to do what is best for your situation. They will be coming back for the next block 2 start date, so it's a good thing everything worked out for them. I currently work 2 PRN jobs and make my own schedule by the week. I am blessed to have that ability and I am really thankful. You could ask your Employer if you could work a PRN schedule if possible? Just a suggestion. Thank you.

Fyi....january start date has been changed to February. The last month to submit applications is October now. Just an fyi. I would study the ati practice tests online to ensure you get a good grade and some high school biology about cells and dna was on the scienece part. I received a 62 on my ati and anything 60 or higher was passing than, not sure if the score went up. This score will help tell where your strong points are. If you get below a 55 i would strongly suggest studying and retaking. They will not let you interview.

does anyone know approximately how many students apply to the program each semester and how many of those are admitted?

My class had 24 when it started and at this point we have lost 5 and gained one who failed previously. We have 20 students and 64 class days left. I'm not sure how many apply, as when I tested there was around 34 people testing, and they had multiple testing dates. I believe 4 testing dates and the other 3 were full when I tried to enroll for those days. Sorry I take so long, this website doesn't send me notifications. I have to remember to check it more often.

Does anyone know where clinicals are located at? What are the options? Thanks! :)

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