LPN program at SumnerCollege Portland, OR

NSandoval88 · Mar 22, 2015

Hello,

Just wondering what you decided? And if you can share your experience so far?

TIA

victorias1 · Mar 23, 2015

Hello. I did enroll with Sumners, and im in my 2nd term right now. We already started clinicals. I do like it a lot. Like everyone else says. It is hard, and you do have to get used to the workload but its doable. I have an amazing clinicals instructor which is a great help since i had 0 healthcare experience. And to my surprise im doing pretty well in all classes. My biggest advice is to avoid procrastination. I have an exam on tuesday on 9 chapters, and haven't even started studying for it.

Anyways, Sumner is awesome. They are currently working on a bridge RN program which means you can continue your education after you get your LPN. Im definitely planning on it. I've talked to many student who graduated from sumners, and already have their BSN. There are a lot of skepticism when it comes to profit school but in reality your employer wont care which school you went to. All they need is your license.

Hello,
Just wondering what you decided? And if you can share your experience so far?
TIA

NSandoval88 · Mar 23, 2015

Thank you for your response.

Did you look into any other schools before choosing Sumner? Such as Concorde and Pioneer Pacific? Have you heard anything about those schools?

I am looking into all 3 schools right now, but I am trying to get feedback from people besides just the school itself.

Thanks again.

victorias1 · Mar 24, 2015

I did. I chose Sumners over other schools because i had many friends who are already working nurses, and they have suggests it to me. Sumners is nationally accredited. They also have RN program and contract with other schools if you want to get BSN later.Basically there are more options available to you after you graduate from Sumners vs other trade schools. Thats one of the reason i decided to go with LPN program vs RN. I can work as LPN and work towards RN at the same time, and not worry about being broke all the time. I need to survive this year first though. Do you have all your prerequisites done already?

victorias1 · Mar 24, 2015

I did. I chose Sumners over other schools because i had many friends who are already working nurses, and they have suggests it to me. Sumners is nationally accredited. They also have RN program and contract with other schools if you want to get BSN later.Basically there are more options available to you after you graduate from Sumners vs other trade schools. Thats one of the reason i decided to go with LPN program vs RN. I can work as LPN and work towards RN at the same time, and not worry about being broke all the time. I need to survive this year first though. Do you have all your prerequisites done already?

Thank you for your response.
Did you look into any other schools before choosing Sumner? Such as Concorde and Pioneer Pacific? Have you heard anything about those schools?
I am looking into all 3 schools right now, but I am trying to get feedback from people besides just the school itself.
Thanks again.

FutureLPNNursing · Nov 12, 2015

Can't you Bridge over with any LPN license for example Sumner RN bridge even if you get you LPN at Pioneer Pasific ? I'm looking into Pioneer Pasific college for LPN and after that Bridge to RN either at Carringon in Boise cause I have family down there or Sumner if possible?