There was a fundraising event in April that was embarrassing and insulting to professionals who…read morewould like to donate to higher education. The theme was childish and did not inspire those who would like to support the serious work of a college education. Do better!

The place needs some TLC, but it is filled with some wonderful learning opportunities and great…read morestaff, faculty, and students. One of the best CCs in the region

I'm currently in the BSN program and am loving the online aspect! The staff is super helpful and…read morealways kind. 2 terms of great teachers that listen and explain well. Only thing I wish would change is having classes stacked. For example, for 3 classes, it's spread across 3 days. I wish they put two classes on one day to make work life easier. In the end, we have to pay for the school and have to work. If that could be fixed, it would be perfect for me. Love you Sumner!!

Go to Concord! Seriously, Sumner's PN program is a bag of jokes. The leadership has apparently been…read moredysfuntional for years and doesn't seem to care as long as the money keeps rolling in. Feedback from students is essentially ignored by leadership. Their nursing department head is located out of state and the lack of department oversight is obviously contributing to the failure of leadership. They have no clue how to make accommodations for students with disabilites. Their practicum placement is terrible. It is week 5 and one of my fellow students finally got her practicum placment that was supposed to start on week one. More than a handful of us had to wait until week 2 for our practicum placements, mind you we have an hours goal that we have to meet with less time than our peers. Their labs and facilities are so out of date. Broken mannekins, limited disposable supplies, and teachers who don't teach! The nursing course work is also terrible. Instructors can't adjust curriculumn and the curriculumn hasn't been updated in at least a decade it seems. Had some really terrific teachers but they don't stick around because of the dysfunction and it seems like its getting a reputation which is why places are refusing students for practicum. They no longer do full onsite clinicals, instead they use a program called vSim, but they don't use it as it was designed so it is also pretty bad. There is NO communication from department heads regarding changes they are implementing, such as grading system changes or moving to online instruction or not doing 8 weeks of in person clinicals and doing online simulations instead. If you have to spend this much money, spend it where you will get a quality education with quality labs and good clinical and practicum placements and not at Sumner.

In my pursuit of inquiring about a BSN in nursing, I came across Linfield College in PDX. I called…read moreand was told to email a gal who was in charge of admissions and that she was very helpful and would get me all the info I needed. The next day I sent her an email a couple paragraphs long stating that I would like to gather some info on transferring into the program, what that would entail being I have an undergrad, partially finished doctorate degree etc. I had also said that I would like to sit down with someone and go over my credit load and see what would transfer. Well this admissions gal, writes me back a two liner. Are you kidding me lady? Two sentences? All the info I just sent to you and asked about all I get is a two liner with no greeting? First off, if Linfield hired you to do their admissions, man oh man, they better reconsider. Has their admissions rate dropped since? Second, it definitely shows through in your return email that you clearly are not interested in future students. At the most, you could have at least said "Hello, thank you for inquiring at Linfield College, please see the info below to answer your many questions and if I can be of more help let me know, etc etc etc" Oh, but no, I got a two liner which clearly showed she had no interest in my inquiry and really didn't want me writing back for more info. Yayyyy Linfield, great way to promote your college, yes start with admissions why don't ya? I don't know folks, what is wrong with these private schools these days? It is becoming a joke. Anyway, in my quest I had also contacted OHSU and Concordia University and I have to say, if any of you are planning on applying to a nursing program in the greater PDX area than shoot for the two I just mentioned. Their staff were helpful, friendly, accommodating, and they actually call you instead of writing back a two liner. Guess where I will apply to and who will get my money? Linfield I suggest stepping up your game. It is 2015, and colleges are a dime a dozen these days.

This campus is fairly small and it is often difficult to find street parking because its not far…read morefrom 23rd and the hospital. I finally went into the library this week and was surprised how small it was; it was empty, which I consider perfect. There is WiFi and computers available. The book selection is small at this library, but they can have texts shipped. I went to speak to my advisor and she is very knowledgeable about my program. She took the time to get to know me and my goals. We were able to setup my an academic plan and she guided me through the whole process. I do not regret going back to school because my experience at Linfield is a great one.

This place is more than just a school!! Mary Ann and nurse Staci are some of the kindest people I…read morehave ever met. They really root for you and prepare you to pass your exams. They are so understanding and truly love what they do, I felt like I had someone on my team the whole time. If you're passionate and work hard - you will have no problem going through this program. I highly recommend this training school over all schools in the WA area.

The place is so neat, clean and comfortable she was amazing and very sweet lady(ies) would come…read moreagain,again and again

I had an unfortunate experience with communication and professionalism here. I was told I would…read morereceive a phone call regarding my issue, but instead I received an email. When I politely asked why the promised call did not happen, Telahna responded defensively and shifted the responsibility onto me for not checking my email frequently enough. What concerned me most was that instead of focusing on resolving the issue efficiently, the interaction turned into an argument about who was at fault. This made the process longer and felt unproductive. In a professional setting, I believe it's more important to focus on solutions and clear communication rather than defending missteps. I hope future customer interactions are handled in a more solution-oriented and professional manner.

It's the fastest option but leaves a lot to be desired. The class itself and being able to tolerate…read morethe monotony are dependent on the teacher. The head of the school is a Nurse Ratchett and doesn't like to be challenged but should be and often. If you can teach yourself this is the place because of the pace. The school itself sucks and I can't even imagine trying to pass with English as a second language- but the courses are the fastest and cheapest (especially if sponsored) way to go in Portland. Don't piss anyone off - they will retaliate. I even watched the director get served papers from a distraught former student (and laugh).

The staff here is amazing! They are incredibly helpful and will jump through hoops to get you…read morestarted in the program that is right for you. They are also willing to work with you regarding job/scheduling issues to make the program work for you. Moreover, they care about your success and prepare you for the necessary certification exams for both the Allied Health and the Practical nursing programs. If you want to go to a school that cares about you and your career dreams, IOT is that school.

I taught at IOT seven years ago and it had it's challenges. I returned in July 2020, during…read moreCOVID-19, as the Nursing Administrator. Despite the world's current state of pandemic, the instructors and leadership team are working ever so hard to create a new way of learning through social distancing and virtual education. Nearby schools, similar to IOT, have closed down (without notice) and we have taken in another 50% of our usual student population, to allow those students the opportunity to fulfill their dreams. Nurses are needed now and will be even more in the future. I give IOT five stars today for the growth that has occurred in the last couple months and in foresight of what is happening currently, to better the community and the medical field, change lives, and grow students into competent, capable, professionals who will provide safe and conscientious patient care.

Like UPS... A company that delivers when needed, a must add... Due to the fact a UPS worker just…read moreexcited the Building! Note: WORKSOURCE is a place that is often forgotten until you need them! So one must exploit there service to the highest order! Especially... When it comes to there help and insight to becoming a positive member to our society! Help that's backed with love and care in my opinion! Five stars baby! All day long for such a company that's backed with computers and resources!

I was let go from my former job due to downsizing, so immediately applied for unemployment…read morebenefits. Although I understood the reason for being let go (just business, nothing personal) it still stung a bit and caused some anxiety. My family and Ron, my boyfriend, were beyond helpful and supportive. My other partner , so to speak, in getting back in gear again was the fabulous staff here at Worksource Oregon. They advised and counseled me on everything from correct resume construction and interview skills to dressing the part of what I applied for (especially with a referral to Dress for Success). If I got a bit discouraged, they had my back and got me fluffed and folded to get back out and keep moving forward. I was also welcome to use their computers, fax machine, and printers during their office hours. With their help and guidance, I found a job that I wanted and an employer who wanted me. Not a bad deal, right? Their staff, experts in their fields, were just excellent and had just the right amount of compassion. It's easy to criticize the use of our tax dollars, and I know for sure I do from time to time. However, the use of our tax dollars for the Oregon Worksource Centers is so justifiable. Because of their staff and resources, I'm back in the real world again and complaining "it's too early to get up!!" And I couldn't be happier.

This school does have a few hiccups but what school doesn't?…read moreStaff is very caring, and wants to see their students succeed. Currently I'm in the Dental Assisting program & although I would change a few things, I am pretty happy with the experience. I have had two amazing teachers, one for the beginning professional class, and now I am in my last front half module. I can't complain---staff is there to help, the teachers which I was lucky enough to receive are great. I would recommend it to anyone!

I recently graduated from this school, and while I am proud of earning my degree, the experience…read morewas far more stressful and frustrating than it should have been. The biggest issue was communication. Getting answers to simple questions often took days or weeks, if I received a response at all. Students were constantly left waiting for information that directly affected their education, schedules, and personal lives. The tutoring services were another major disappointment. I had more tutoring sessions canceled than completed. In my experience, appointments with Zeke Garcia and Lauren Hawana were frequently canceled with little notice, sometimes at the scheduled start time after I had already arranged my day around them. Tutoring was promoted as a resource for student success, but it was unreliable and often unavailable when needed most. What frustrated me most was the constant gap between what was promised and what was actually provided. We were told there would be tutoring, resources, guidance, career assistance, and support throughout the program. Time and time again, those promises were not fulfilled. The schedule changes created serious consequences for me personally. We were told that schedules would remain set for each term, which lasts approximately 3.5 months. Instead, schedules were repeatedly changed, making it nearly impossible to maintain stable employment while attending school. The constant changes ultimately caused conflicts with my job, and I lost my employment as a result. Losing my job also meant losing my health insurance and financial stability during an already demanding nursing program. I understand that occasional changes happen, but the lack of consistency, communication, and support had real-world consequences for students. Rather than helping students succeed, I often felt like I was being forced to navigate unnecessary obstacles on my own. I completed the program despite these challenges, but I would strongly encourage prospective students to carefully research this school and get any promises regarding schedules, tutoring, student support, resources, and career assistance in writing before enrolling.

Excellent workshops = Pediatric Dermatology and Dermatological Office Procedures. All presenters…read morewere professional, knowledgeable, and easy to learn from. They took time answering questions, but kept the activity right on tract. Lots of personalized help with practice session of biopsies and suturing. I am a very satisfied student/customer and plan to participate in future workshops! Thank you!!

From the owner: High quality ANCC approved continuing nursing education for all levels of healthcare practice. We…read moreengage learners to gain skills and change clinical practice.