Practical Nursing

LPNs are an important part of a medical care team. Responsible for a variety of tasks, including monitoring patients, checking vital statistics, and helping the sick and injured with daily needs, LPNs are:

• Effective communicators
• Skilled collaborators
• Use clinical reasoning even in emergency situations.

They work under doctors, RNs, and other medical staff to provide quality care for patients and information for their loved ones.

Qualifications:

• Entry into the program requires a minimum TEAS IV or V score
• Have proof of high school graduation or equivalent
• Must meet minimum requirements set by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing
• Be mentally, emotionally, and physically healthy
• In order to practice as an LPN, you will need to pass the National Council Licensing Exam for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) after completing the diploma program

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Our Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills to successfully become a Registered Nurse (RN). ECPI University’s ADN program qualifies graduates to sit for NCLEX licensure and registration.

RNs work on the frontlines of healthcare to treat patients, their families, and communities in any type of medical facility including emergency rooms, assisted care facilities, and nursing schools.

Qualifications:

• Admissions requirements include minimum scores on the TEAS test
• A minimum GPA of 2.5 from previous college work or high school
• Background check and drug screening
• Ability to perform essential functions as required by the job
• Entrance essay (1-2 pages in length)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Whether you’re moving from another career or moving up the nursing ladder, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) could be a strategic move. BSN nurses usually have more responsibility than their ADN counterparts and sometimes supervise other medical professionals in their daily tasks. This position promotes nursing education, experience, and expertise, both theoretical and clinical.

Qualifications:

• A current license to practice as an RN
• Minimum required TEAS V score
• Background check and drug screening

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Family Nurse Practitioner

As an advanced practice nurse, you could join this field by earning a Master of Science in Nursing with a focus as a Family Nurse Practitioner. This degree allows nurses to treat, diagnose, prescribe medication, and do all of this independently. BSNs looking to take the next step in their career, while maintaining the face-to-face contact with patients, have the option to reach the next level while using the skills they’ve already acquired.

Qualifications:

• Some of the MSN program qualifications include holding an accredited BSN degree
• Prerequisite courses in statistics, health assessment, nursing research and evidence-based practice
• Students will be required to maintain a “B” average (3.0 GPA)

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Nurse Educator

The nursing profession wouldn’t exist without nurse educators. If you want to pass along the lessons you’ve learned and share your experience and clinical knowledge with the next generation of nurses, this MSN focus could be right for you. A nurse educator works with student nurses in a classroom setting and in clinical settings to demonstrate the skills they will need to be competent nurses.

Qualifications:

• Some of the MSN program qualifications include holding an accredited BSN degree
• Prerequisite courses in statistics, health assessment, nursing research and evidence-based practice
• Students will be required to maintain a “B” average (3.0 GPA)