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Practical Nursing Program - Portland, Oregon
Practical Nursing in Portland, OR – Be prepared for the NCLEX-PN*
Practical Nurses (known as Vocational Nurses in some states) are healthcare professionals who provide compassionate bedside care; they help patients with bathing, dressing, eating, and with personal hygiene matters. Working under the guidance of a Registered Nurse or licensed Physician, Practical Nurses care for patients experiencing common, well-defined health problems.
The Carrington College Practical Nursing certificate program is a blend of academic and clinical training that prepares Portland students for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN)*, the credential required for licensure.** If you’re looking for a nursing school in Portland, you should consider studying the Practical Nursing certificate program at our Portland campus because:
- Students enjoy a mix of lab practice, classroom instruction, and clinical experience during an externship
- Upon licensure, Practical Nurses can apply for entry level positions in doctors’ offices and clinics, hospitals, residential care facilities, nursing homes, or in home health care
- Our program provides students with the hands-on experience they need to help them succeed in a Nursing career
Our Portland Nursing program builds practical skills
The experienced, passionate instructors at our Portland campus prepare their students for the real-world challenges that Practical Nurses face daily during their careers. Students are taught how to dress wounds, how to prepare and give injections, measure and record patients’ vital signs, and collect samples for testing.
Graduates should leave Carrington College in Portland, OR with the skills and the confidence to:
- Show their academic readiness to take the NCLEX-PN exam*
- Implement the nursing process and provide care for patients
- Display their critical thinking and information management skills
A satisfying Practical Nursing career can start in Portland
Employment of licensed Practical Nurses is forecast to grow 21 percent between 2008 and 2018, and that’s much faster than the average for all occupations.***
Practical Nursing Classes will be enrolling soon at our Portland campus, so if you would like to join a satisfying profession where you can help doctors and other healthcare professionals provide compassionate care to patients then, discuss your nursing future with a Carrington College Enrollment Services Representative
