Oregon Nursing Schools and Allied Health Programs
Oregon is experiencing a severe nursing shortage, one that will continue to grow Find
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Now dramatically over the next decade as nearly half of Oregon's nurses reach retirement age. Although critical nursing shortages exist in all parts of Oregon, rural and frontier counties are most affected. Estimates currently predict that in the next decade theU.S. will begin to experience one of the worst shortages of registered nurses in the nation's history. Unlike nurse shortages in the past, a rapidly aging population, a subsequent increased demand for RNs, plus an aging nursing workforce drive this nurse shortage, unparalleled in American nursing. Recent projections indicate by 2025, 41 percent of Oregon's currently licensed RNs are expected to retire. An additional 15,700 RN's will be needed statewide over the next 15 years, and the demand for registered nurses and other health care workers will continue rising as the 78 million "baby boomers" age and require additional health care. Educators and health planners see the growing demand for nurses not only as a need for additional personnel but also for additional education, with more nurses prepared in baccalaureate programs that emphasize leadership, patient education, case management, and care across a variety of acute care and outpatient settings. Nurse Educators, BSN prepared nurses, home health nurses, and all advanced practice nursing specialties -clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners, nurse-midwives, and nurse anesthetists-are in high demand in both rural and urban areas.
In order to meet the increasingly complex demands of today's health care environment, many healthcare agencies prefer or require a minimum of a bachelor's degree for their nursing staff, so now is the perfect time for LPN's to enroll in an online LPN to RN program, or LPN to BSN degree program, for RN's to take an online RN-BSN degree completion program, or RN to MSN bridge program, and for BSN nurses to earn a MS in Nursing degree.
Average Nursing Base Salaries:
| Nursing Assistant: $25,567- $31,189 | Licensed Practical Nurse: $38,245 - $46,086 |
| RN Staff Nurse: $59,541- $72,276 | Nurse Practitioner: $80,992- $95,464 |
Find Nursing Schools and Allied Health Programs For Oregon
Browse accredited nursing schools and allied health programs that accept students from Oregon, then request free information from any or all schools offering programs that match your needs:
Pioneer Pacific College
Campus
Pioneer Pacific College is a nationally recognized college with three Oregon locations. Degree programs are available in Business, Law, Computer Science and Health Services.
Programs:- Diploma in Practical Nursing
- Diploma in Medical Assisting
- Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting
- Wilsonville
- Springfield
- Clackamas
Heald College
Campus
Heald College offers 18-month associate degree programs that will prepare you for a career in Business, Technology, or Healthcare. Small class sizes, hands-on instruction.
Programs:- Medical Assisting
- Portland
Everest Institute
Campus
Take your career to a whole new level with a degree from Everest Institute. Programs available in Accounting, Paralegal, Business Administration and more.
Programs:- Medical Assistant (Diploma)
- Portland
Sanford-Brown College
Campus
Get the skills you need in Tech, Business, or Healthcare in as little as 9 months from Sanford-Brown College. Choose from convenient day, evening, and weekend classes. Learn more today.
Programs:- Medical Assistant
- Portland
Carrington College
Campus
Carrington College has helped over 45,000 graduates realize their dream of a career in healthcare. Now it's your turn. Choose from eleven conveniently located campuses.
Programs:- Medical Assisting
- Portland
Everest College
Campus
Develop the skills to succeed in today's highly competitive business environment. Everest College can prepare you for a rewarding career in some of today's hottest fields.
Programs:- Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
- Portland
Concorde
Campus
Get your career started with Concorde Career College. Our training programs are short, affordable, and hands-on. We offer training programs in medical assisting, dental assisting, insurance coding, respiratory therapy, surgical technology, vocational/practical nursing, patient care, and more.
Programs:- Practical Nursing
- Medical Assistant
- Portland
