Portland Community College

Portland Community College is a member of the Oregon Consortium for nursing education (OCNE) with an NCLEX-RN passing rate of almost 95% in each of the three most recent years. PCC is currently ranked one of the top 10 nursing colleges in Oregon. The college provides knowledge and skills designed to prepare students to be licensed as registered nurses in a variety of health care sectors.

Portland College is recognized for its top-quality education system where students are introduced to practical-based education supervised by highly trained professionals and top-class nurses producing highly experienced nurses to work in health sectors not only in the state but all around the country. During the course of study of this program, students are introduced to new skills including analysis, communication, and intravenous therapy, to make a better environment for the patients and the community. By the end of the course, students will also be capable of teaching new nurses the skills and knowledge they have gained during their course of study.

The tuition fees and other costs in PCC are affordable for both international students and in addition to that, PCC also provides financial aid based on the student’s academic standing. PCC has also been providing free or discounted tuition for senior Oregon residents of age 62 and older. The college is one of the prime choices for nursing students not only from the country but also from around the globe.

Undergraduate Programs: PCC provides a degree in nursing which is completed in two years with the availability of eligible financial aid. This program accepts up to 32 students every fall term. Graduates of PCC are working in various health sectors throughout the country. These health sectors include birthing centers, clinics, emergency departments, and schools where they are experiencing the real-life application of skills they have developed in PCC.

The nursing school at Portland Community College is a public institution located in Portland, Oregon. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN.

Degree types you can earn at Portland Community College include Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus formats. The level of nursing programs offered to nursing students include Associate Degree level degrees.

For nursing students in Oregon, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 92.42% and for BSN programs is 91.23%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is N/A% and for BSN programs is N/A%.

Out of 22 nursing schools in Oregon, the nursing program at Portland Community College ranks #4 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #62. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 96.50%, giving the Portland Community College an overall grade of A.

Nursing Program Stats at a Glance for Portland Community College

• Grade: A
• NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 96.50%
• Oregon State Rank: 4
• National Rank: 62

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