RN Programs in Oregon
Ranked RN and BSN Programs in Oregon
After evaluating 1,209 ADN, 794 BSN, 2,022 campus and 383 online RN programs, we ranked RN programs against criteria nurses found to be most valuable. We spent $27,700 on this unique list that has helped tens-of-thousands of nurses apply to the right program for their career goals. Find NCLEX passing scores, tuition rates, nursing program accreditation, institution accreditation and more. Explore our RN-ADN and RN-BSN rankings for Oregon in the listings below.There are endless reasons for registered nurses to pursue higher education in the form of a bachelor’s degree. Nurses who do this will find college programs designed to meet their needs. Programs expose nurses to curriculum while preparing them for roles that are not currently covered by their certification. Registered nurses understand the important of staying updated and fresh in nursing knowledge and the effect it has on the care they provide. Nurses are encouraged to search multiple schools to ensure they find a program that best fits their needs. Schools offer online and distance education programs that allow nurses to earn a bachelor’s degree without stepping foot in a classroom.
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Ranked Schools : 16
Evaluated Schools : 16
RN Programs in Oregon
The Oregon Consortium for Nursing Education (OCNE) is a partnership of eleven community colleges and six campuses of the OSHU school of nursing. This consortium allows for a shared curriculum based on competencies. One of the major goals is articulation between associates degrees and baccalaureate degrees; this means promoting education for LPNs to advance their degrees at the community college level and beyond.
RANKED 1
![ITT Technical Institute-Portland RN Programs in OR [state_name]](https://i2.wp.com/rncareers.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/template1.jpg?w=1080&ssl=1 "ITT Technical Institute-Portland RN Programs in OR [state_name]")
ADN
Overall Score: 100.00%
ITT Technical Institute-Portland
- 9500 NE Cascades Parkway, Portland, OR - 97220
- (503) 255-6500
- Campus: Portland, OR
- Net Price: $23,627.00
- Enrollment: 605
- Loan Default Rate: 22.40%
- Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Offered as: Campus
- Type: Private For-Profit
- Net Price Change: 10.83%
- Graduation Rate: 25.20%
- Median Borrowing: $23,217.00
- Median Payment: $242.41
- Award Levels: Associate
- Program Accreditation(s) :
RANKED 2
ADN
Overall Score: 97.92%
Clatsop Community College
- 1651 Lexington Avenue, Astoria, OR - 97103
- (503) 325-0910
Clatsop Community College is located in Astoria, Oregon. They currently offer an ADN program. Effective as of Fall 2016, they no longer offer an LPN program and are subsequently no longer offering advanced placement for their RN program.
- Campus: Astoria, OR
- Net Price: $6,804.00
- Enrollment: 1,069
- Transfer Out Rate: 5.30%
- Loan Default Rate: 22.90%
- Institution Accreditation: NWCCU
- Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Offered as: Campus
- Type: Public
- Net Price Change: -17.29%
- Graduation Rate: 24.60%
- Median Borrowing: $7,834.00
- Median Payment: $81.80
- Award Levels: Associate
- Program Accreditation(s) :
RANKED 3
![Chemeketa Community College RN Programs in OR [state_name]](https://www.rncareers.org/wp-content/uploads/cds_screenshots/208390_sc.jpg "Chemeketa Community College RN Programs in OR [state_name]")
ADN
Overall Score: 97.11%
Chemeketa Community College
- 4000 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem, OR - 97305
- (503) 399-5000
Chemeketa Community College is located in Salem, Oregon. Their program is a ladder program, where first the student earns their LPN and then their RN degree. They also have an LPN to RN entry option, should a spot open up in the program for an eligible LPN. They also have inter-institutional agreements with Oregon Health Sciences University, University of Wisconsin at Green Bay and Linfield College for students seeking RN to BSN programs.
- Campus: Salem, OR
- Net Price: $7,165.00
- Enrollment: 12,111
- Transfer Out Rate: 24.80%
- Loan Default Rate: 21.90%
- Institution Accreditation: NWCCU
- Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Offered as: Campus
- Type: Public
- Net Price Change: -13.06%
- Graduation Rate: 12.00%
- Median Borrowing: $9,000.00
- Median Payment: $93.97
- Award Levels: Associate
- Program Accreditation(s) : ACEN
RANKED 4
ADN
Overall Score: 95.31%
Central Oregon Community College
- 2600 NW College Way, Bend, OR - 97701
- (541) 383-7500
Central Oregon Community College is located in Bend, Oregon. COCC offers ADN program. Their program is a career ladder program, with an exit point that at the Practical Nurse (PN) and Registered Nurse (RN) levels. Their program is highly competitive.
- Campus: Bend, OR
- Net Price: $8,691.00
- Enrollment: 6,760
- Transfer Out Rate: 21.40%
- Loan Default Rate: 23.90%
- Institution Accreditation: NWCCU
- Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Offered as: Campus
- Type: Public
- Net Price Change: 7.71%
- Graduation Rate: 17.50%
- Median Borrowing: $11,066.00
- Median Payment: $115.54
- Award Levels: Associate
- Program Accreditation(s) :
RANKED 5
ADN
Overall Score: 94.44%
Columbia Gorge Community College
- 400 E Scenic Dr, The Dalles, OR - 97058
- (541) 506-6000
Columbia Gorge Community College is located in The Dalles, Oregon. CGCC’s nursing program is a career ladder program, meaning that the student first earns their LPN and subsequently their RN. The student may choose to opt out of the RN portion after they earn their LPN if they so choose.
- Campus: The Dalles, OR
- Net Price: $7,919.00
- Enrollment: 974
- Transfer Out Rate: 50.00%
- Loan Default Rate: 16.50%
- Institution Accreditation: NWCCU
- Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Offered as: Campus
- Type: Public
- Net Price Change: -5.37%
- Graduation Rate: 41.10%
- Median Borrowing: $7,062.00
- Median Payment: $73.74
- Award Levels: Associate
- Program Accreditation(s) :
RANKED 6
ADN
Overall Score: 94.27%
Linn-Benton Community College
- 6500 Pacific Blvd SW, Albany, OR - 97321
- (541) 917-4999
Linn-Benton Community College is located in Albany, Oregon. They have an ADN program. LPNs may be accepted for advanced placement, on a space available basis. Linn-Benton Community College does have articulation agreements with Oregon Health Sciences University and Linfield College for students to enroll in to complete their BSN after graduation.
- Campus: Albany, OR
- Net Price: $8,444.00
- Enrollment: 5,617
- Transfer Out Rate: 16.20%
- Loan Default Rate: 20.00%
- Institution Accreditation: NWCCU
- Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Offered as: Campus
- Type: Public
- Net Price Change: 21.18%
- Graduation Rate: 16.00%
- Median Borrowing: $8,226.00
- Median Payment: $85.89
- Award Levels: Associate
- Program Accreditation(s) :
RANKED 7
ADN
Overall Score: 93.15%
Mt. Hood Community College
- 26000 SE Stark St, Gresham, OR - 97030
- (503) 491-6422
Mt. Hood Community College is located in Gresham, Oregon. They offer an ADN program. They also accept LPNs into the third quarter of the program, contingent on their being space available. MTCC is a partner in the Oregon Corsortium for Nursing Education (OCNE), which means that students may have co-admission to MTCC and Oregon Health & Science University School of Nursing.
- Campus: Gresham, OR
- Net Price: $10,312.00
- Enrollment: 9,393
- Transfer Out Rate: 30.30%
- Loan Default Rate: 22.00%
- Institution Accreditation: NWCCU
- Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Offered as: Campus
- Type: Public
- Net Price Change: 38.27%
- Graduation Rate: 17.70%
- Median Borrowing: $6,334.00
- Median Payment: $66.13
- Award Levels: Associate
- Program Accreditation(s) :
RANKED 8
ADN
Overall Score: 93.09%
Lane Community College
- 4000 E 30th Ave, Eugene, OR - 97405-0640
- (541) 463-3000
Lane Community College is located in Eugene, Oregon. They offer an LPN certificate, an ADN degree and an LPN to RN bridge option. The bridge option allows LPNs to enter the into the second year of the ADN program.
- Campus: Eugene, OR
- Net Price: $8,505.00
- Enrollment: 11,002
- Transfer Out Rate: 12.80%
- Loan Default Rate: 30.20%
- Institution Accreditation: NWCCU
- Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Offered as: Campus
- Type: Public
- Net Price Change: 9.71%
- Graduation Rate: 9.70%
- Median Borrowing: $11,834.00
- Median Payment: $123.56
- Award Levels: Associate
- Program Accreditation(s) :
RANKED 9
![Clackamas Community College RN Programs in OR [state_name]](https://www.rncareers.org/wp-content/uploads/cds_screenshots/208406_sc.jpg "Clackamas Community College RN Programs in OR [state_name]")
ADN
Overall Score: 92.83%
Clackamas Community College
- 19600 Molalla Ave, Oregon City, OR - 97045-8980
- (503) 594-6000
Clackamas Community College is located in Eugene, Oregon. CCC offers an ADN degree. CCC opened in 1966 and has evolved into a school with 3 campuses and more than 38,000 students, with over 1,300 classes taught each term.
- Campus: Oregon City, OR
- Net Price: $3,553.00
- Enrollment: 7,368
- Transfer Out Rate: 32.80%
- Loan Default Rate: 18.70%
- Institution Accreditation: NWCCU
- Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Offered as: Campus
- Type: Public
- Net Price Change: -5.63%
- Graduation Rate: 12.50%
- Median Borrowing: $7,334.00
- Median Payment: $76.58
- Award Levels: Associate
- Program Accreditation(s) : ACEN
RANKED 10
![Treasure Valley Community College RN Programs in OR [state_name]](https://www.rncareers.org/wp-content/uploads/cds_screenshots/210234_sc.jpg "Treasure Valley Community College RN Programs in OR [state_name]")
ADN
Overall Score: 91.88%
Treasure Valley Community College
- 650 College Blvd, Ontario, OR - 97914
- (541) 881-8822
Treasure Valley Community College is located in Ontario, Oregon. Their offer an ADN program. Admission into their program is based on a points system; students with healthcare experience, such as LPNs, paramedics, and nurses aides, can earn more points based on the number of hours they have practiced nursing.
- Campus: Ontario, OR
- Net Price: $9,111.00
- Enrollment: 2,443
- Loan Default Rate: 32.20%
- Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Offered as: Campus
- Type: Public
- Net Price Change: 24.04%
- Graduation Rate: 18.00%
- Median Borrowing: $9,312.00
- Median Payment: $97.23
- Award Levels: Associate
- Program Accreditation(s) : ACEN
RANKED 11
![Portland Community College RN Programs in OR [state_name]](https://www.rncareers.org/wp-content/uploads/cds_screenshots/209746_sc.jpg "Portland Community College RN Programs in OR [state_name]")
ADN
Overall Score: 91.74%
Portland Community College
- 12000 SW 49th Avenue, Portland, OR - 97219-7132
- (971) 722-6111
Portland Community College is located in Portland, Oregon. PCC offers an ADN program that is highly competitive; they receive anywhere from 500 to 800 applications per year, when they have approximately 80 spots in their program. Entrance is based on a points system and students can earn more points based on prior healthcare experience, such as working as an LPN or a paramedic.
- Campus: Portland, OR
- Net Price: $7,595.00
- Enrollment: 32,411
- Transfer Out Rate: 14.80%
- Loan Default Rate: 16.50%
- Institution Accreditation: NWCCU
- Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Offered as: Campus
- Type: Public
- Net Price Change: -4.93%
- Graduation Rate: 19.20%
- Median Borrowing: $9,467.00
- Median Payment: $98.85
- Award Levels: Associate
- Program Accreditation(s) : ACEN
RANKED 12
![Rogue Community College RN Programs in OR [state_name]](https://www.rncareers.org/wp-content/uploads/cds_screenshots/209940_sc.jpg "Rogue Community College RN Programs in OR [state_name]")
ADN
Overall Score: 91.67%
Rogue Community College
- 3345 Redwood Hwy, Grants Pass, OR - 97527-9291
- (541) 956-7501
Rogue Community College is locate in Grants Pass, Oregon. They offer an ADN degree; they also offer an advanced placement option for LPNs for the second year of the nursing program. In order to be eligible for advanced placement, you must have worked at least 500 hours as an LPN. The program reserves at least 4 spots for LPNs.
- Campus: Grants Pass, OR
- Net Price: $9,112.00
- Enrollment: 5,530
- Transfer Out Rate: 18.40%
- Loan Default Rate: 24.60%
- Institution Accreditation: NWCCU
- Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Offered as: Campus
- Type: Public
- Net Price Change: 9.18%
- Graduation Rate: 13.80%
- Median Borrowing: $12,113.00
- Median Payment: $126.47
- Award Levels: Associate
- Program Accreditation(s) : ACEN
RANKED 13
![Umpqua Community College RN Programs in OR [state_name]](https://www.rncareers.org/wp-content/uploads/cds_screenshots/210270_sc.jpg "Umpqua Community College RN Programs in OR [state_name]")
ADN
Overall Score: 90.98%
Umpqua Community College
- 1140 College Rd., Roseburg, OR - 97470-0226
- (541) 440-4600
Umpqua Community College is located in Roseburg, Oregon. They offer an ADN degree. Students may also elect to co-enroll inn Oregon Health Sciences University, meaning that they will attend both schools simultaneously, one for their ADN, the other for their BSN.
- Campus: Roseburg, OR
- Net Price: $7,997.00
- Enrollment: 2,183
- Transfer Out Rate: 12.70%
- Loan Default Rate: 35.90%
- Institution Accreditation: NWCCU
- Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Offered as: Campus
- Type: Public
- Net Price Change: -21.67%
- Graduation Rate: 15.40%
- Median Borrowing: $9,257.00
- Median Payment: $96.65
- Award Levels: Associate
- Program Accreditation(s) : ACEN
RANKED 14
ADN
Overall Score: 89.92%
Blue Mountain Community College
- 2411 NW Carden Ave, Pendleton, OR - 97801
- (541) 276-1260
- Campus: Pendleton, OR
- Net Price: $10,464.00
- Enrollment: 1,880
- Transfer Out Rate: 18.70%
- Loan Default Rate: 28.10%
- Institution Accreditation: NWCCU
- Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Offered as: Campus
- Type: Public
- Net Price Change: 18.71%
- Graduation Rate: 20.10%
- Median Borrowing: $9,835.00
- Median Payment: $102.69
- Award Levels: Associate
- Program Accreditation(s) :
RANKED 15
ADN
Overall Score: 83.72%
Oregon Coast Community College
- 400 SE College Way, Newport, OR - 97366
- (541) 265-2283
- Campus: Newport, OR
- Net Price: $7,347.00
- Enrollment: 580
- Transfer Out Rate: 16.70%
- Loan Default Rate: 22.90%
- Institution Accreditation: NWCCU
- Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Offered as: Campus
- Type: Public
- Net Price Change: 19.72%
- Graduation Rate: 29.20%
- Median Borrowing: $7,834.00
- Median Payment: $81.80
- Award Levels: Associate
- Program Accreditation(s) :
RANKED 16
ADN
Overall Score: 83.05%
Southwestern Oregon Community College
- 1988 Newmark Ave, Coos Bay, OR - 97420-2193
- (541) 888-2525
- Campus: Coos Bay, OR
- Net Price: $8,876.00
- Enrollment: 2,038
- Transfer Out Rate: 13.90%
- Loan Default Rate: 16.50%
- Institution Accreditation: NWCCU
- Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Offered as: Campus
- Type: Public
- Net Price Change: 19.77%
- Graduation Rate: 20.30%
- Median Borrowing: $7,724.00
- Median Payment: $80.65
- Award Levels: Associate
- Program Accreditation(s) :
Data sources: IPEDS, National Center of Educational Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences (ERIC), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 2,401 Nursing Schools, 50 State Boards of Nursing, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
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Oregon RN Licensing Requirements
RN Licensure by Exams
After a candidate has completed the degree requirements, he/she will have the dean or director to sign the appropriate form to verify identity. A Passport-type photograph will be required. Official transcripts will need to be sent to the Board. The candidate must also complete the verification form that is found in the application along with the correct fingerprint card to a fingerprinting facility. That candidate will pay the Oregon State Board of Nurses $52 to process a background check and $160 for the application fee. From here, the candidate will register with Pearson VUE to take the NCLEX exam and pay the $200 fee. When, and only when, the candidate receives authorization to test (ATT) he/she can schedule the test at the most convenient center. Candidates who do not pass the NCLEX on the first attempt will have to apply to retake and pay an additional $25 fee to the Oregon State Board.
RN Licensure by Endorsement
Candidates who obtained licensure in one of the other fifty states can apply for licensure in Oregon by endorsement. This application is online. Candidates must submit license verification from the first state of licensure as well as the most recent one. Registered nurses applying by endorsement will be responsible for a $195 fee as well as $52 for fingerprint processing. Nurses who are not currently practicing will be required to complete a reentry course.
RN License for Nurses Educated Abroad
Nurses who completed a program outside of the U.S. jurisdiction will need to obtain a CGFNS certificate or VisaScreen. If the nursing program was not in English, candidates will be required to pass an English proficiency exam. Fees for internationally educated nurses vary.
Helpful Nursing Resources
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Ranked Schools : 4
Evaluated Schools : 6
BSN Programs in Oregon
A nurse who attends a BSN program in Oregon can expect to take classes that encompass more of the humanities and business side of nursing. Classes in communications and policymaking are often incorporated and can lead to courses in management and leadership. Students will be taught how to evaluate subordinates and coworkers, which will include exposure to ethical and social issues. This ensures that nurses are prepared for real-life scenarios. Most baccalaureate programs provide nurses and opportunity to enrich their experience with medical research and clinical trials.
RANKED 1
![George Fox University RN Programs in OR [state_name]](https://www.rncareers.org/wp-content/uploads/cds_screenshots/208822_sc.jpg "George Fox University RN Programs in OR [state_name]")
BSN
Overall Score: 97.03%
George Fox University
- 414 N Meridian St, Newberg, OR - 97132
- (503) 538-8383
George Fox University is located in Newberg, Oregon. George Fox University is a nationally ranked Christian university. George Fox offers a BSN program. At this time, they do not offer a separate RN to BSN option.
- Campus: Newberg, OR
- Net Price: $24,404.00
- Enrollment: 2,384
- Loan Default Rate: 4.70%
- Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Offered as: Campus
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit
- Net Price Change: 4.86%
- Graduation Rate: 62.30%
- Median Borrowing: $20,832.00
- Median Payment: $217.51
- Award Levels: Bachelor
- Program Accreditation(s) : CCNE
RANKED 2
![University of Portland RN Programs in OR [state_name]](https://www.rncareers.org/wp-content/uploads/cds_screenshots/209825_sc.jpg "University of Portland RN Programs in OR [state_name]")
BSN
Overall Score: 95.07%
University of Portland
- 5000 N Willamette Blvd, Portland, OR - 97203-5798
- (503) 943-8000
University of Portland is located in Portland, Oregon. NursingSchoolAlmanac.com has rated University of Portland’s nursing program as #4 in the West and #46 nationally. They offer a BSN program; at this time, they do not offer an RN to BSN option.
- Campus: Portland, OR
- Net Price: $30,273.00
- Enrollment: 3,494
- Loan Default Rate: 1.10%
- Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Offered as: Campus
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit
- Net Price Change: 11.90%
- Graduation Rate: 75.50%
- Median Borrowing: $27,000.00
- Median Payment: $281.91
- Award Levels: Bachelor
- Program Accreditation(s) : CCNE
RANKED 3
BSN
Overall Score: 92.74%
Concordia University-Portland
- 2811 NE Holman Street, Portland, OR - 97211-6099
- (503) 288-9371
Concordia University is located in Portland, Oregon. They have a BSN program. Beginning in 2016, they began an accelerated BSN (ABSN) program, allowing students with prior college credits to earn their BSN in 16 months. A CNA license is required prior to entrance into either BSN program.
- Campus: Portland, OR
- Net Price: $20,857.00
- Enrollment: 1,388
- Loan Default Rate: 4.20%
- Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Offered as: Campus
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit
- Net Price Change: 1.64%
- Graduation Rate: 55.50%
- Median Borrowing: $20,748.00
- Median Payment: $216.63
- Award Levels: Bachelor
- Program Accreditation(s) :
RANKED 4
![Linfield College-School of Nursing RN Programs in OR [state_name]](https://www.rncareers.org/wp-content/uploads/cds_screenshots/437316_sc.jpg "Linfield College-School of Nursing RN Programs in OR [state_name]")
BSN
Overall Score: 88.42%
Linfield College-School of Nursing
- 2255 NW Northrup St, Portland, OR - 97210-2932
- (503) 413-8481
Linfield College is located in Portland, Oregon. The Good Samaritan School of Nursing has been providing nursing education since 1892. It was originally a diploma program, and became a BSN program in 1982. They offer a BSN program, an accelerated BSN program that can be completed in 15 months and an RN to BSN program, which is offered online.
- Campus: Portland, OR
- Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Offered as: Campus
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit
- Award Levels: Bachelor
- Program Accreditation(s) : CCNE
RANKED N/A
![Oregon Health & Science University RN Programs in OR [state_name]](https://www.rncareers.org/wp-content/uploads/cds_screenshots/209490_sc.jpg "Oregon Health & Science University RN Programs in OR [state_name]")
BSN
Overall Score: N/A
Oregon Health & Science University
- 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR - 97239-3098
- (503) 494-7800
- Campus: Portland, OR
- Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Offered as: Campus, Online
- Type: Public
- Award Levels: Bachelor
- Program Accreditation(s) : CCNE
RANKED N/A
BSN
Overall Score: N/A
Linfield College-Adult Degree Program
- 900 SE Baker Street, McMinnville, OR - 97128-6894
- (800) 452-4176
- Campus: McMinnville, OR
- Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Offered as: Campus, Online
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit
- Award Levels: Bachelor
- Program Accreditation(s) :
Data sources: IPEDS, National Center of Educational Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences (ERIC), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 2,401 Nursing Schools, 50 State Boards of Nursing, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
See our methodology for ranking ADN and BSN programs.
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Oregon RN Licensing Requirements
RN Licensure by Exams
After a candidate has completed the degree requirements, he/she will have the dean or director to sign the appropriate form to verify identity. A Passport-type photograph will be required. Official transcripts will need to be sent to the Board. The candidate must also complete the verification form that is found in the application along with the correct fingerprint card to a fingerprinting facility. That candidate will pay the Oregon State Board of Nurses $52 to process a background check and $160 for the application fee. From here, the candidate will register with Pearson VUE to take the NCLEX exam and pay the $200 fee. When, and only when, the candidate receives authorization to test (ATT) he/she can schedule the test at the most convenient center. Candidates who do not pass the NCLEX on the first attempt will have to apply to retake and pay an additional $25 fee to the Oregon State Board.
RN Licensure by Endorsement
Candidates who obtained licensure in one of the other fifty states can apply for licensure in Oregon by endorsement. This application is online. Candidates must submit license verification from the first state of licensure as well as the most recent one. Registered nurses applying by endorsement will be responsible for a $195 fee as well as $52 for fingerprint processing. Nurses who are not currently practicing will be required to complete a reentry course.
RN License for Nurses Educated Abroad
Nurses who completed a program outside of the U.S. jurisdiction will need to obtain a CGFNS certificate or VisaScreen. If the nursing program was not in English, candidates will be required to pass an English proficiency exam. Fees for internationally educated nurses vary.
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Oregon RN Job Outlook
There are many nursing positions that are only available to nurses who have obtained a bachelors degree. Becoming a hospice or home health care nurse are both positions that require higher education. There is a huge demand for nurses in Oregon and the need is expected to increase by 109% by the year 2020. Graduates are likely to choose management and administrative options that allow them to work in a hospital setting with a different role. Graduates may also become charge nurses or hospital administrators.
Oregon Nursing Jobs
Oregon Registered Nursing Salaries
The Portland metropolitan area has the highest amount of registered nurses along with the highest hourly mean wage and annual median wage.
| Area name | Employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bend, OR | 1,620 | $39.89 | $84,590 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | 2,980 | $38.61 | $82,860 |
| Medford, OR | 1,790 | $37.65 | $78,400 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 18,650 | $41.08 | $86,390 |
| Salem, OR | 3,110 | $37.43 | $75,780 |
| Coastal Oregon nonmetropolitan area | 1,180 | $37.66 | $79,920 |
| Southern Oregon and Linn County nonmetropolitan area | 1,610 | $36.98 | $77,860 |
| North Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area | 960 | $35.22 | $69,940 |
| Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | 1,160 | $34.64 | $72,330 |
Source: http://www.dol.gov/, 2014 Data