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I just wish universities and colleges would get up to speed and take out the unnecessary coursework that does nothing but cost people money and waste time. If I'm going to pursue a nursing degree, then I don't need to take American history or creative writing. And because I am starting college so late, I don't have the time to waste. The hospital based programs are perfect, and in my opinion it's the only way to go for someone like me. Even doing a 2 year LPN at a university or community college, etc...I'm looking again at having to waste a good portion of that time taking classes I have no interest in and will never use once I'm out of school.

I am from Montana, but am hoping to move to Washington, the Seattle or Spokane area if possible, and am wondering if there are any hospital based nursing programs anywhere in WA? I'm trying to avoid having to do the 4 year college/university route because I've been out of school for over 10 years, and would like to get at least my LPN as soon as possible. Anyone here have any suggestions, ideas, etc...about what options are available in Washington? Thanks in advance!!

I'm looking for a hospital that actually does the training within. There's a school called Riverside School of Health Careers in Virginia that has a 10 month program for LPN's, 2 years for RN and several other specialties available. But moving to the otherside of the US isn't an option for me, I was hoping to find something in WA, OR, ID, CA, somewhere in the western part of the country. You'd think these types of schools would be easy to find, but I'm really not finding anything by doing online searches. I actually called Riverside this morning, and the lady told me to look for "hospital based nursing/diploma programs", but I'm not having any luck that way either. I'm frustrated, because I waited until I had my kids to decide about college and a career, and I want to get through training as quickly as possible, and a situation like Riverside's would be ideal for me.

I am looking for a hospital based nursing program or similar situation and have had no luck finding anything other than Riverside in Newport News, VA. I was hoping to find one on the west coast somewhere. Anyone know of anything other than the schools on the east coast?