ECPI University July 2018 ABSN

ECPI>RunAway · Mar 29, 2018

Run away---far far away. I'm a current student and can tell you that this school has provided nothing but pure frustration and very little learning experiences. The instructors are disorganized, antiquated, and play favorites if you're a pearly white person. And then your clinicals are a waste of time if you're with a bad instructor, which there are a few. You get no relevant experience, the school's clinical lead doesn't listen to the complaints of the students, and the dean is MIA. If you're paying $42,000 for a nursing education, you're better off going to a school that will actually teach you and provide you with the experiences necessary to help you become a good nurse. This school DOES NOT provide that.

JennaAnn23 · Mar 29, 2018

Thanks for the heads up! Are you at least doing well in your exams and clinicals?

ECPI>RunAway · Mar 29, 2018

Yes, I'm passing without any issues. But the clinical and hands on experience is not preparing me to enter the workforce at all.

PS--they're pass rating for the NCLEX took a total dive---does that give you in indication of anything???

Ana41 · Apr 7, 2018

Hello! I just applied for the July class as well. Has anyone received response as to if they're accepted into the program?

Happy818, BSN, MSN, APRN · Apr 7, 2018

Most of us in the Jan cohort didn't receive notification until 4 weeks or less before classes started. One person was accepted just a couple of days before orientation.

Ana41 · Apr 7, 2018

Would you mind sharing how it's going so far with classes & clinicals?

Happy818, BSN, MSN, APRN · Apr 7, 2018

Not bad. The first quarter is just about over, finals are next week. It is difficult, the classes are long and contain a lot of information. There are some great instructors and some that aren't that organized and can be very frustrating. I have a pretty good clinical background and am making all B's with an 80% studying effort.

The clinicals vary. You'll start with 6 weeks of clinical labs onsite (these are the ones that are disorganized and frustrating), and then you move to the hospital sites. There are plenty to choose from but most are not close to the school, and those that are fill up quick (choosing your clinical site is done by a lottery--when your number is chosen, you can choose from what is available). Most of the clinical site instructors are good, a couple are new and are "learning" the ropes.

All new students are matched with a "buddy" from the previous cohort, and if you get a good buddy, they can help a lot :)

The first quarter is the most difficult--quarters 2-4 are easier and don't demand as much time. If you don't have a lot of clinical experience, it will be hard for you. If you can work as a CNA or hospital tech for a few months before starting, it will help a lot.

If I recall correctly, the cohort before ours started with 33 people and are down to 23.

Remember that they are condensing 2 years into 1. :)

ashleyjordan_061014 · Apr 7, 2018

I have received provisional acceptance based on me completing my current courses. I got an email on Tuesday the 3rd with all of the information. I submitted my application a couple of days before the priority deadline.

ashleyjordan_061014 · Apr 7, 2018

Yes, I'm passing without any issues. But the clinical and hands on experience is not preparing me to enter the workforce at all.
PS--they're pass rating for the NCLEX took a total dive---does that give you in indication of anything???
What is the pass rate now? What quarter are you in?

tmrn85 · Apr 14, 2018

This is concerning!

I'm also planning on applying for summer 18'

Whats the retention rate so far? When did you start?

tmrn85 · Apr 14, 2018

What does your schedule typically look like? I'm a single parent considering the program and want to make sure i can make accommodations for school drop offs and whatnot for non clinical days

Happy818, BSN, MSN, APRN · Apr 14, 2018

I'm going into Q2. After our first quarter, we lost 9 people (they didn't pass one of the classes). We haven't lost anyone due to burnout, etc. The cohort before us has lost 12, I believe, but I know that 3 retook the course they failed and will be joining our cohort to continue.

Tmulholland, you are in school every day for the first 6 weeks, starting at either 8 or 9 and ending anywhere from noon to 6. There is a lot the school can do to organize the afternoon labs to be more efficient with time, but I seriously doubt that will happen. After the first six weeks, you will still be participating in something every day, but your Friday will be at a hospital from 6-3:30, and you'll need to go to your hospital on Thursdays to obtain your patient information. Most students who have kids either have older children, some have nannys, and some others have husbands that have a flexible job. This was my schedule for the first six weeks, M/W labs change bi-weekly.

M: Pharma 8-12, lab either 1-3:30 or 3:30-6

T: Essentials 9-3

W: Health Assm't 8-12, lab either 1-3 or 3-5

Th: Patho 9-1

F: full day lab, 8-5

The next cohort to take NCLEX from ECPI will be graduating in July. The problem with the last cohort that did so bad on the NCLEX is (as we were told by the dean) they waited too long to take the NCLEX after graduating. The school encourages students to take the NCLEX soon after graduation. Why? You will find that school nursing vs real life nursing is very different, and the NCLEX is based on school nursing. If you start working and take the exam, you will likely answer questions based on experience.

I made all B's in my classes and just missed A's in 2 of them. I spent just about every evening and weekend studying, as did most others, but students try to help each other out by sharing study guides, etc.