How's ECPI different from Tech. nursing programs

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I am into my third year of pre-nursing at tech. I would like to get my BSN. It is taking so long for me to even get to the point of applying to the program. I keep getting calls from ECPI about their LPN program, and I was wondering if anyone is attending one of those schools and if there is a difference. Please give me some informantion and incouragement, I am almost 40 and I am getting furstrated:crying2:

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Be careful when looking into private school programs like ECPI, MCI, etc. From my understanding, if the program is started at let's say ECPI and it is and RN program, then the only place you can further your education is ECPI. You can not transfer that certificate to just any school. So if you get an RN certificate at ECPI and you decide you want to move on to a BSN, the only place that would look at your previous education would be ECPI. Now, I am not going to swear to that information since it is info that I have picked up from professors and fellow students but thought you might want to know. I have also heard it is expensive.

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The biggest difference is that at ECPI you can complete the program much quicker than at a traditional college like you are attending now. I am in the RN program but I know they have an LPN and a BSN program as well. There are a few prereqs classes that are required but pretty much everything is offered at the school so its really convenient. Take a look at their website (http://www.ecpi.edu) there is a lot of information about the different programs and classes. I definitely would suggest meeting with someone at the school to see how they can help - I thought they were really helpful.

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I currently an RN student at MCI. It's expensive but worth it. This program is only 16 months long. As far as transferring goes, the nursing classes won't transfer, but that's common for any nursing school. It's only an Associates degree, but you can transfer to a rn-bsn program after you are done. You've already completed pre nursing classes, those will transfer as well. I think this is a good option if you're pressed for time.

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Note to readers: The "article" linked above is a sales pitch by ECPI.

It seemed a bit misleading to me ... So I did a little search and found this actual tuition information it their catelogue:

http://ecpi.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2014/Catalog/Financial-Aid-Policies/Tuition-Books-and-Fees

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