LPN Schools in Oregon
To become an LPN in Oregon, the state requires successful completion of a state-approved LPN programs and a passing score on the NCLEX-PN exam. The programs listed below are approved by the state of Oregon and graduates of these LPN programs are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN exam.
LPN programs take approximately 1 year to complete and prepare students with the necessary skills to perform LPN related tasks in hospitals, physician offices, assisted living facilities, home health agencies and various related settings. Hands-on clinical training begins early in the curriculum where students are introduced to bedside care techniques as well as typical responsibilities including taking vital signs, administering injections, phlebotomy and related tasks that fall under the LPN scope of practice in Oregon.
LPN careers can be extremely rewarding both personally and professionally. A great number of LPNs have long careers in the field, such as moving into leadership positions and others choose to pursue other facets of nursing and health care. Many registered nurses in Oregon found their way into professional nursing by starting out as an LPN. To do so they completed an LPN to RN/BSN program, which can be found offered at some colleges and universities in Oregon or as an online program.
According to the Oregon Employment Department - Occupational Information Center, the median annual salary in 2007 for LPNs in Oregon was $42,600. The Oregon Employment Department also projects job growth of 23% for the LPN field through 2016. These numbers suggest that this is an opportune time to take the first step toward a career as an LPN in Oregon, choosing a program. Use the provided contact methods for the LPN schools below to learn about their programs.
You may also want to research the Medical Assistant programs in Oregon. Medical Assisting is a rapidly growing career field with similar salaries and career opportunities to that of an LPN in Oregon.
LPN Programs in Oregon Approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing
Concorde Career Institute
The Concorde Career Institute - Portland campus offers an Oregon State Board of Nursing approved LPN program.
Program Offered: Diploma - Practical Nursing
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Carrington College
Carrington College offers an LPN Diploma Program that is approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing. Contact Carrington College to learn more.
Program Offered: Diploma - Practical Nursing
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| Carrington College
2004 Lloyd Center, 3rd Floor Portland, OR 97232 (503) 761-6100 |
Blue Mountain Community College 2411 NW Cardin PO Box 100 Pendleton, OR 97801 (541) 278-5877 |
Central Oregon Community College
2600 NW College Way Bend, OR 97701 (541) 383-7540 |
Chemeketa Community College 4000 Lancaster Drive NE or PO Box 14007 Salem, OR 97309 (503) 399-5058 |
| Clatsop Community College
1653 Jerome Astoria, OR 97103 (503) 338-2436 |
Columbia Gorge Community College
400 East Scenic Dr. The Dalles, OR 97058 541-506-6140 |
Mt. Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark St. Gresham, OR 97030 (503) 491-6727 |
Oregon Coast Community College
332 SW Coast Highway Newport, OR 97365-4928 (541) 574-7124 |
| Pioneer Pacific College - Wilsonville
27375 SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, OR 97070 (503) 682-1862 |
Rogue Community College
202 S. Riverside Medford, OR 97501 (541) 245-7504 |
Sumner College
8909 SW Barber Blvd., Suite 100 Portland, OR 97219 (503) 223-5100 |
Treasure Valley Community College
650 College Blvd. Ontario, OR 97914 (541) 881-8822, Ext. 345 |
| Valley Medical College
4707 Silverton Rd. NE Salem, OR 97305 (503) 393-9001 |
(Source: Oregon State Board of Nursing)
