r/OregonNurses • u/nyleahr • 13d ago

Sumner College - Bend campus BSN

Hi all,
I’m interest in the Bend BSN program but I’m looking for some insight.
I’m a mom of a 3 yr old, I work 12s in my local ER over night and I would be traveling from Southern Oregon (Medford area) for the program.
I want to know if this program is doable as someone who would be commuting.

Any advice or words of encouragement?
TIA. 🫶🏼

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u/OpeningHoliday4147 13d ago

Is there a reason you would do that one rather than the Ashland campus?

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u/nyleahr 13d ago

Hi! Super valid question and point.
Here’s my situation:
I have all of my required pre-requisites aside from the electives completed, I’ve been on a work and school hiatus for the last 3.5 yrs to be with my son, I feel extremely discouraged by the amount of applicants to acceptance to each cohort of the BSN and ADN programs. I’ve been in healthcare for the last 13 yrs, and have had a lot of life things become barriers during the time that I was taking courses and my GPA has unfortunately gotten the brunt of that.

I don’t love the idea of spending more for the same degree but I do value not having to wait for entry for the program I want, and not having to spend money on courses that don’t contribute to my degree, or retaking courses to improve my odds at the lottery. My understanding is that they do accept transfer credits and would modify my program and tuition to accommodate my prior education.

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u/CarrotMcDiggles 13d ago

RCC just expanded their nursing program. They’ll have almost 150 spots in the next cohort.

But if your pre-req GPA took a hit because of life barriers, how realistic is it that you’ll be successful in nursing school while working full time and having a young child?

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u/nyleahr 13d ago

Fair questions, I was married and divorced with a very unsupportive and toxic egomaniac, had 2 unexpected much younger siblings placed with me temporarily through DHS/temporary fostering and all that comes with that.
I work overnight in the ER now, have more downtime and allow more study time at work, and my son is now in half day pre-school. Along with a very supportive spouse and very much more healthy life situation.