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I'm in Oregon and I must sat it is Crazy!!! There are no bridge programs here. IU'm in the process of starting an ASN progran. I will have to redo all the classes over again because the accrediting body is not the same. It is SO frusterating to be stuck in a hole with no assistance. We do have a nursing shortage but Oregon is not doing much to fix the LPN to RN gap. The OSBN does not respond to my emails about future plans either. The community college's are so darn competitive that it is not worth the stress for me to even think about them.

I went to the information session yesterday on the ASN program. It was interesting and sounds do-able with my schedule. My problem is ......I am already an LPN, have been for 4 years. The program is 27 months regardless of previous degrees and no way to accelerate. The cost is a bit spendy but workth the convience in my book. My work is pushing me to get my RN so I can be an RCM. Anyone currently in the program or can give me any advise on ITT Tech? I am one of those that DO NOT like the RAT RACE of a community college. Not that they are bad, they are just not for me!!!!

I will be going to the seminar on May 21st. I wanted to get a jump start on study book for the HESI. What book does ITT sell so that I can get it online? Any suggestions for this program in Portland?

Mine says the same about me. My title is RCMA *Resident Care Manager Assistant*

I agree, BUT it is also crazy trying to get into a community college in Oregon. I am a LPN and graduated from Pioneer Pacific College 4 years ago. I have been working on trying to get an LPN to RN bridge. NOTHING available. I have tried clackamas community college.....WHAT A JOKE. I'm enrolled in Excelsior, passed 2 prereq's (which i have to retake because PPC credits don't transfer) Oregon must be the worst state for collaboration between programs. You would think that with such a "SHORTAGE" of nurses that there would not be so much trouble getting your RN degree. I plan to get into whatever RN program I can that isn't a community college. Don't know what else to do. Sorry for the rant but 4 years of frustration built up...... Any suggestions?

thanks to everybody who took the time to give feedback. i think i have made my decision. any other comments or advise regarding rue ed vs excelsior... :bowingpur lpn student in oregon

i'm thinking about lpn to rn through ec. do ya'll have any comments about the program and would you do it again? lpn student in oregon

i love this!!! thanks, lpn student in oregon

does anybody have any thoughts or comments on rue ed vs the college network. i'm will be finished with my lpn program at pioneer pacific college in 10-2007. i'm trying to determine my next step to get my rn. thanks, lpn student in oregon:monkeydance:

Thank you for the links Daytonite....Great sites, they helped me so much.. LPN student in Oregon

any new comments or ideas about the lpn program at pioneer pacific college in wilsonville?

hi, i'm currently a student at pioneer pacific college in the lpn program. i'm a bit frusterated with the program right now. i found out that my credits are not going to transfer to another college for the lpn-rn program. any suggestions.... lpn student in oregon

thank you to all who replied and gave me some good suggestions. i appreciate all of the help that i can get. amjajajo lpn student in oregon

lmao yes, i agree with the last posting..........food stamps do not pay for the $200 cell phone that we often see. mean while during the middle of winter the little infants are being toted in clinic with nothing on but a diaper and a t-shirt, but mom has fancy shoes and a bit ol' puffy jacket.......

this is great. i love this site. i just can't get enough information here. thanks for all the info. i'm luv'n it!!!!!! lpn student in oregon