Portland LPN
Portland LPN Schools, LPN Programs and LPN Salary Data

Portland’s LPNs make up 6% of nurses in the city. The Portland LPN comfort score is 37 and ranks in the middle of the top 100 US cities. The RN comfort score in Portland is much higher at 95.

These scores indicate that it is a great benefit for a Portland LPN to take the necessary steps to obtain an RN degree. It is estimated as the 8th best place to do this in the nation.

Checklist to become a Portland LPN:

1. Earn your LPN Degree, 1 year of courses and hands-on practice.
2. Apply for licensure with the Oregon State Board of Nursing. Have your school send your transcript to them as well
3. Obtain a CPR card and pass the NCLEX-PN exam

 

LPNs in Portland
Portland LPNs earn an average of $46,920 per year. The employment growth for the profession is estimated at 3.58% and will include hospital, home health, private practice and nursing home positions. Please contact the Oregon Board of Nursing at www.oregon.gov/OSBN/ with any questions concerning the city of Portland and the nursing profession.

In Portland, these schools offer nursing classes and nursing degrees.

Portland Community College
PO Box 19000
Portland, OR 97280
www.pcc.edu/academ/nursing

University of Portland
5000 North Willamette Boulevard
Portland, OR 97203-5798
www.up.edu

Walla Walla College
10345 SE Market Street
Portland, OR 97216

A career as an LPN in this city can provide opportunities and security.

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University of Phoenix

As the largest private university in North America, University of Phoenix has more than 200 locations, and is available online in most countries around the world. Whether you're seeking a college degree at an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral level, we can help you reach your academic goal-and sooner than you might think.

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Brown Mackie/a>

Now you can earn your degree online while maintaining your personal and professional responsibilities. Brown Mackie University is a highly respected and accredited university. Benefit from extensive library services as well as their full service Financial Aid office. Programs in LPN, RN, BSN and Health and Human Services are taught by a stellar faculty. The online curriculum allows you to study when and where it's most convenient.

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Kaplan University

Kaplan University is an institution of higher learning dedicated to providing innovative undergraduate, graduate, and continuing professional education. Our LPN program fosters student learning with opportunities to launch, enhance, or change careers in a diverse global society.

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Strayer University

Get the personalized attention and hands-on training you need to achieve the success you deserve. You'll enjoy small class sizes, outstanding faculty, and a unique one-course-a-month delivery format that's designed for busy people like you.

Degree, diploma, and certificate LPN and LVN programs are available.

 

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