In the Pacific Northwest, Oregon provides ample opportunities for nurses, with a 28 percent growth in the industry forecasted for the next ten years. There are numerous nursing programs that offer simulation labs to provide you real-world experience while going to nursing school in Oregon, and classes are offered in a variety of formats to suit every learning style.
The shortage of nurses means there are many scholarships and loans available for students of Oregon nursing schools. You have many options when it comes to programs, whether you want to become an RN or LPN, or if you are more interested in moving from being an RN to having a BSN or Master's degree.
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DIP - Practical Nursing
In Oregon, LPNs are worth $38,000 to $45,000 per year, and RNs can earn between $59,000 and $72,000. You might find yourself working in a hospital, clinic, public health clinic, or long-term care facility. The work you do might revolve around surgery, neonatal care, examinations, or lab work – all depending on your interests and your training.
Oregon is bordered by Washington, Idaho, and California. Its landscape is diverse, and ranges from rain forest to desert. Oregon is home to many state parks, including the Lewis and Clark National and State Historical Parks. The weather varies across the state, but is overall very mild. Portland is the largest city, and boasts more than a dozen of the nursing schools in Oregon. Portland is known as the City of Roses, and is one of only three cities in the continental United States to hold an extinct volcano within its borders. Portland is a mecca for the youth and outdoor cultures, and also offers a nice variety of Broadway plays, operas, and symphonies.
The Nursing RN to BSN degree completion program at South University allows registered nurses with associate degrees to complete their bachelor’s degrees. The program is offered at three South University campuses and online.
