NurseBrit23

Feel free to message me if you still have questions love.

If you can understand that prejudice is a part of everyday life then it’s surely not beyond you to comprehend how these prejudices, especially in a country founded upon racism, can slip into the professional world and all other aspects of life. It’s not up for debate. It’s proven, and it’s not just nurses that are guilty of it, but the healthcare system and everyone involved as a whole.

I'm black. What she said is 100% true, has been well known for quite some time, and is not an "us against the world" type of situation as you are trying to push it. Racial bias in healthcare is a very real thing and your replies only suggest ignorance of the fact. That's it.

The fact of the matter is, prejudice and the large wage gap between people of color and whites drive most social issues in western society. I don't think you meant to come off as you did, but to suggest that this isn't true (despite years and years of research on inequality and health disparities well known to most who work in healthcare) is to be in denial. Or, it shows a large amount of privileged thinking and unconscious bias.

If you are not black then you don't have the right to decide that someone putting their hands in my hair out of "child like curiosity" is something I should accept love, sorry. You don't get to speak for different groups of color because you happen to know a few. That's not how that works.

If you're not black you don't have the right to tell me that someone shoving their hands in my hair is something that I should tolerate. Not sorry.

Shout this to the heavens because this is EXACTLY what "anti-pc" really means.

I think we need start having these conversations with underrepresented minorities in mind, instead of consistently coming off as a bunch of folks from the majority with a misunderstanding of the point of "political correctness". This conversation is getting ridiculous no matter where it takes place. No, you can't go around calling folks the R-word anymore out of RESPECT for those with intellectuall differences. No, you can't go around putting your hands in black people's hair anymore "because you're curious" out of RESPECT for personal space. No, you shouldn't go around joking about sexual misconduct anymore because our culture towards victims and consent needs to change. Yes, you have to respect people and no, it is not a problem. For the most part, political correctness has done more good than it has harm, and though some folks go a little overboard at times it doesn't mean the art of cultural sensitivity (because that's what this all really is) is an issue. Period. Stop.

Let me clarify (because there are definitely pro's and cons to every program) Every class (mine included) had students from all walks of life and were pretty successful, even a few international doctors and pharmacists. In general, for-profit schools cater to people who: need a convenient education quickly and not necessarily in the time frame of traditional schools (the most common group), have lower but far from "bad" GPA's/test scores than what the schools in the area take (another common group), or are older or international students who for whatever reason have issues with nursing schools because of older or different prerequisites. In other words, they cater to the non-traditional student, which isn't a bad thing. These schools, ECPI included, function differently than other conventional allied health schools (I have since graduated from another nursing school and have many friends and co-workers from both for-profit and not-for-profit colleges) in ways good and many not so good, and the tuition is very, very, expensive ($42,000). There's a lot of self-teaching of *skills* at ECPI, which is not common to conventional programs, and believe it or not, a lot of class time that makes it difficult for some to find time to even study or have a little life balance. Nursing courses are longer yes, but at traditional schools, you don't spend near as much time in class. ECPI is also pretty disorganized, which can be frustrating in itself when you are already trying to get through the normal struggles of nursing school. Some will tell you that the program just "weeds out" those who can't "make it" but in reality what makes ECPI questionable are things that have little to do with nursing itself and everything to do with how it operates (I graduated with a 3.4 GPA and got a 90 on the TEAS after studying for 3 days). Nursing school is tough, but programs like this make it worse. For $42,000 I had higher expectations, essentially, and from my experience, at least with my class, ECPI was lower on their list because of the price tag, not to say that every single person there had absolutely *no* other choice. The time frame you can't beat, (ADN programs are usually a year, ABSN's are usually around a year and a half) and that's what made it the most *convenient* choice. Schools with higher price tags for ppl who already have degrees usually aren't students' first choice for a variety of reasons. Again, just do your research to find what's best for you love. Things could have improved since I was an ECPI student. It's not the worst school, but it could be much, much better.

I decided to leave the program (I was making very good grades though, so I wasn't asked to leave lol) but I will say that the for-profit schools should be your last choice love. There's little support for students and you will be self-teaching clinical skills, which is questionable and not usually done in other programs. Do your homework and try for any of the area not-for-profit schools first. Most ppl who choose ECPI choose it because they have to, not because they want to.

Love, if you're miserable now and genuinely can't see yourself enjoying this in the future, leave now. To do anything else would be a waste of money, time, and most importantly, sanity. Pushing yourself to get a license because of things you don't even have yet (ie, a home, mortgage, kids, etc) is nonsense and bad advice. *Please* do not not listen to that. This decision is about YOU, folks are going to talk no matter what, and they'll really be talking when you're miserable day in and day out. And actually, though your boyfriend may mean well, you DO need to have some shred of love for what you do, ESPECIALLY in the helping professions. To think otherwise is ludicrous. That love is what makes you push through all the BS (and there will be much more BS on the job than in school). If you don't have that, you'll be in the exact position you're in now for another ten years, and no amount of money will make it better. Once upon a time folks took a path in life and didn't veer off, but we don't live in that world anymore. It's okay to change your mind. Your peace of mind should come first.

Also, if that doesn't work just out in the search box "ECPI July ABSN 2017" and you'll get it!

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Yup there is. It's for students in the cohort. Have you been accepted by any chance ?

Hey Shasta! Just saw this reply! I was accepted with A&P 2 and Micro outstanding (with 50% progress) so hey maybe check with your admissions counselor about this and see if you can apply!