Albany, OR, though the required clinical internships may be located in hospitals, nursing homes, or healthcare facilities elsewhere in the area, and students will be responsible for their own travel arrangements and costs. Students begin working in clinical internships their very first term. In the sixth and final term, students work one-on-one under the supervision of a nurse preceptor. Hospital-based clinicals are scheduled to align with normal shifts, so students should remember that evening or overnight clinicals are a possibility.

The expected time commitment during this program is significant. You should expect to devote at least 15 to 25 hours per week to this program, not including additional time for homework. Since your class and clinical schedule will vary from term to term, attempting to hold a job while enrolled in the nursing program may be difficult.

Admission to the LBCC Nursing program is a competitive process, with students vying for a limited number of spots. Admitted students will be expected to follow and adhere to program regulations. First and foremost, you must be able to pass a background check. Healthcare providers and facilities require criminal background checks for all of their employees, including any student who wishes to work there. You may need to undergo a background check at several times throughout the program, and you will be responsible for absorbing the costs each time. If you have been charged with or convicted of a misdemeanor or felony, you might not be eligible to sit for the licensure exam. If you have questions, you should contact the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (the NCSBN) to check your eligibility before applying for admission to this program.

You must pass a drug test. Immunizations and a CPR card are required prior to the start of the program, at an additional cost to you. You need to be able to demonstrate proof of sufficient skill in writing and math, either by taking the required prerequisites or by earning a high enough score on LBCC’s placement tests. You must also have completed prerequisite courses in anatomy and physiology, as well as having earned your Oregon Certified Nursing Assistant certification, or CNA. Once you have been admitted, you must earn a C or better in all program courses to continue in the program.



In order to participate in this program, you must have access to an upgraded computer and high-speed Internet. You need to be comfortable using the web, as well as Microsoft Word and other desktop office software.