LPN to RN programs?

[WoosahRN]

Hi everyone. I need your help. I may possibly be moving to Portland this summer. The problem is that I am only half way through my education to getting my RN. I will be at LPN level when I move and will transfer my liscence to OR. I want to continue to get my RN but the ADN programs there won't accept my education. I actually talked to one of the community colleges and they said, despite having and LPN, they wouldn't have the man power to look at all my syllabi to see what "I really learned". According to them I would have to start all over!!! Here in AZ all our community college programs offer the LPN to RN program in the midst of their 4 semester/Block RN program provided there is space, so this was very surprising to me. Does anyone know of cc's that offer this drop in? Do you know of any particular LPN to RN programs in the Portland area? And what is this I hear about new grads not being able to get jobs? I suppose the chances are even worse for an LPN new grad. I'm getting worried here seeing as I have opportunities where I am at but some life circumstances may take me to OR. Thank you for your help.

[cjank]

Yes, and yes. It is an accredited college therefore OSBN allows grads from Excelsior. As long as you meet all the requirements of the program you are elidgible to sit for the boards as well. I work with many people who have attended Excelsior and they have their license here. I also am currently enrolled in Excelsior and haven't ran into any problems. The clinicals are only 5-8 months out, and you have to finish your classes to apply. However, once done with your classes and you apply for clinicals there are three modules you have to finish before clinicals anyway. They are the simulation clinicals. I have heard they are very helpful and there is a practice clinicals you can do as well ( you have to pay extra) but if you do it then you are almost gauranteed to pass. Just a friendly note for those who are trying to decide if it's a good idea or not.