LPN to RN Program

The LPN to RN Apprenticeship Program is designed to support Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in advancing their education and achieving licensure as Registered Nurses (RNs). We partner with Chemeketa Community College to provide a structured one-year program that combines academic instruction with clinical training. Our program includes online learning modules, paid clinical rotations and weekly labs to ensure students are progressing successfully.

Program Benefits

- - Participants are employed and compensated as hospital staff while actively enrolled in the program.
  - Participants receive mentorship from experienced RNs, who act as preceptors offering real-time guidance and support during training.
  - Graduates advance to a Registered Nurse (RN) position at Willamette Valley Medical Center (WVMC) upon successful program completion.

Program Structure

- - Program Duration: 12-month program combining clinical shifts and academic training.
  - Education Partnership: Collaboration with Chemeketa Community College to offer classroom learning and online modules.
  - Clinical Training: Apprenticeship structure where LPNs work clinical hours under RN supervision while attending coursework.

Eligibility

We are seeking current LPNs who work full or part time, and future LPNs who will be hired on to work full or part time. Applicants must have a minimum of 1000 hours as an LPN and have completed NUR 272 – Pathophysiology for Nurses.

Application Requirements

Successful applicants will submit:

- - Resume
  - Cover letter
  - Letter of recommendation

Applicants must meet requirements for the program through educational partner Chemeketa Community College. Prerequisites can be found at https://www.chemeketa.edu/programs-classes/program-finder/nursing/

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact Workforce Development and Education at 503.435.6477.