Lane Community College has announced that its Licensed Practical Nursing program will close this year, impacting nearly 40 hopeful applicants on track to become front line caregivers.
On May 29, just one week before acceptance notifications were due to arrive, prospective nursing students were informed by email that the Practical Nursing cohort for Fall 2025 has been suspended. No reason was given.
After completing the college prerequisites, Sarah Yarck was on track to enter the one-year LPN program. Then she got the email…