Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse
Treasure Valley Community College (TVCC) in Ontario, Oregon offers an LPN to RN Bridge Program, designed specifically for Licensed Practical Nurses seeking to advance their careers. This 18-month program allows LPNs to enroll as part-time students during the Winter and Spring terms, the fully transition into the Nursing (RN) program in the second year.
The program is structured for success based on the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) National nursing exam (NCLEX). TVCC students have had 100% pass rate on the NCLEX since 2020. Treasure Valley Community College's Registered Nursing (ADN) program has achieved a top ranking in the RegisteredNursing.org annual assessment, a leading resource for the nursing industry, 2nd in Oregon! (https://www.registerednursing.org/state/oregon/#show)
LPN to RN Bridge Program admission process:
Applications for this program open June 15th and close October 15th, annually.
The program start is the Winter term
Program information and instructions for how to complete the application is located in the navigation list to the left.
Please contact nursing@tvcc.cc for more information.
| Year |
Program Completion Rate |
NCLEX-RN Pass Rate |
Employment Rate 6 months post graduation |
| 2025 | 70% | 89%-1st & 100%-2nd | 100% |
| 2024 | 84% | 100% | 95% |
| 2023 | 76% | 100% | 93% |
| 2022 | 75% | 100% | 100% |
Legal Limitations for RN Licensure:
Applicants should be aware that the following questions are asked on the registered nurse licensure exam application by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
Do you have a physical, mental or emotional condition which in any way impairs your
ability to practice nursing with reasonable skill and safety?
Have you ever been arrested, charged with, entered a plea of guilty, nolo contendere,
convicted of or been sentenced for any criminal offense, including driving under the
influence, in any state?
Individuals who may have a past chemical abuse, felonies, or believe that past circumstances
may interfere with their ability to sit for the licensure examination should contact:
Nursing Director at 541-881-5944 for recommendations prior to applying to the TVCC
Nursing Program.
Oregon State Board of Nursing
17938 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd
Portland OR 97224
971-673-0685
The associate nursing program at Treasure Valley Community College at the Ontario campus is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is approved. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.
TVCC Nursing Program Accreditation
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN)
3343 Peachtree Rd Suite 850
Atlanta GA 30326
404-975-5000
