Associate Degree in Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse (Bridge)

About

Lane Community College Licensed Practical Nurses -to-Registered Nurse Bridge program is an educational path where licensed practical nurses (LPNs) can further their education and career. Using your LPN education and experience as a starting point, this program offers in-depth curriculum at an accelerated pace that will prepare you for the next level of your nursing career. The curriculum provides a strong foundation in the practice of nursing and prepares students to function safely within the framework of the Registered Nurse’s role. Throughout the program, students integrate classroom theory with clinical experiences that are related to the theory component. Nursing education incorporates effective therapeutic communication techniques, critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills, and the development of sound nursing judgment. What you'll learn; Hospital, medical surgical, public health nursing, Evidence based practice, Nursing care of chronic conditions, Pharmacology & Pathophysiology, Nursing care of acute conditions, Clinical decision making. Our graduates have an exceptionally high job placement rate. Whether you plan to work after licensure or continue your education in a RN to BSN program, you'll be well prepared by our rigorous program. Some RN to BSN programs our graduates have gone on to include Linfield University, Oregon Health Science University, and Bushnell University. 

Career Path 

Graduate career path includes Registered Nurse (RN), Staff Nurse (Hospital or Clinic), Home Health Nurse, Medical-Surgical Nurse, Pediatric Nurse (Entry-Level), Geriatric Nurse, Hospice Nurse, Public Health Nurse (Entry-Level), Rehabilitation Nurse, Long-Term Care Nurse, Community Health Nurse, Primary Care Nurse, Telehealth Nurse, School Nurse, Occupational Health Nurse, Ambulatory Care Nurse, Behavioral Health Nurse, Correctional Facility Nurse, Case Management Nurse (Entry-Level), Travel Nurse, Clinical Research Assistant (Nursing Support), Nurse Educator Assistant (Entry-Level), Infection Control Nurse (Entry-Level), Charge Nurse (with experience), Nursing Quality Improvement Assistant.