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Hi! I am a new LPN (graduated May 11, 2012) I started orientation at a SNF on Monday, and I must say I am overwhelmed! I think once I get the swing of things I will enjoy it, but it is just so much to take in! The paper work is out of this world! It is 20 residents per nurse and you have your med pass, treatments, charting, and any accident/incidents that happen on your shift. You have doctors, family memebers and any and everyone else calling and needing this or that, I could go on.....but I must say this most of the residents will melt your heart and I know the good will outweigh the bad! Best of luck to you!

Sarah, I am doing the LPN program, right now there is no RN program at the Charleston ECPI campus. I study anywhere from 3 to 5 hours at night after class, it depends on if I am grasping the info well or not from that days lecture. The terms are 5 weeks long (fast paced!) and the time and days vary. Start time is 8, some days you could be done by 12 some days 4, depends on what course your in at the time. Clinical days are 6:30 to 1 or 2 depends on the clinical site. I know a few girls who drive from Columbia or Kingtree SC that are in the program, it's ALOT of work but can be done. Again, no RN program yet, I have heard talks about getting one started but that will be years from now. HTH:)

I sure will try to answer your questions sarah237!:) Ask away!

The classes do not transfer to a lot of places, there was one online program (LPN to RN bridge) that I found but I have it written down on my desk at home, I will have to get back to you on that one. We started out with 20 and I know for sure of two that wont be able to retun and have heard of two more. You are not allowed to make below an 80 in any of the classes, this is why they will not be returning. Honestly, If I was younger, no responsibilities, and could go to a 2 or 4 year program I would over ECPI, but like I said before this right for me right now....It is a lot of money so be very sure before you sign on and also you may have to make a $100 dollar payment each month, so its alot to think about. Hope I helped some:up:.

:) Hi iralien! We just ended our first term, and it went well for me. Unfortunatley, some of those who started with us wont be returning on Monday. The cost is high, but for me this is what works, I dont want to be put on a wait list. I really dont know too much about clinicals yet, except we have to have all these shots before hand and we will be doing them out of Trident Hospital and Sandpiper Rehab and a few other places, my class wont start until around summer time. So far the staff and faculty have been great. The director of nursing is always there and is willing to help you in anyway possible. It is ALOT of work, but for me the outcome makes it worth it! Good LucK to you!

Hi dlhill44, I start at the Charleston campus tomorrow. We had oreintation on Friday, and so far I like what I hear, now it's time to see if they follow through. The cost is expensive, but for me it works beacuse I need to be an LPN ,like now,lol. My husband has agreed to take care of the family until I finish and pass the Nclex and everything:yeah:. I was going to do Trident but the wait is crazy so this is the pricey route I am gonna take. Best of luck to all of you! :)