Oregon Community Colleges
Nursing Programs
Compare nursing programs across community colleges in this state. ADN, LPN, and pre-nursing pathways with section counts and transfer details.
6 colleges · 38 sections · 23 unique courses · Fall 2026 · Updated today
Oregon community colleges are the most popular launchpad into nursing in the state — 6 Oregon CCs institutions offer the coursework and clinical hours required for the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN exam, and many graduates step directly into staff-nurse roles at local hospitals without ever attending a four-year school. The associate degree in nursing (ADN) typically takes two years full-time; LPN programs run 12–18 months.
This term, the 38 sections across these 6 colleges span the full nursing pipeline: pre-nursing prerequisites like anatomy and microbiology, the clinical ADN sequence, and bridge-to-BSN pathways for nurses planning to continue toward a bachelor's. Programs vary in clinical site partnerships, NCLEX pass rates, and waitlist length, so it pays to compare each college's awards-per-year and graduate earnings below before choosing where to apply.
Colleges offering Nursing
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Nursing is a transfer program — community colleges offer the coursework; you earn the degree, and its earnings, at a four-year university. See where it transfers →
Nursing Availability Snapshot
How nursing sections are being offered across 6 colleges in Oregon this term (38 sections total).
Delivery format
- in person24 (63%)
- online11 (29%)
- hybrid3 (8%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)16
- Asynchronous / TBA22
Start dates
Sections begin on 7 distinct dates. 4 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 22 distinct instructors across 6 colleges.
Degree requirements by college
Expand a college to see the courses required for graduation. Data sourced from each college's official catalog.
Chemeketa Community College3 programs
Klamath Community College2 programs
Portland Community College1 program
Recommended Course Sequence
108 credits- BI 231ZHuman Anatomy and Physiology I(4 cr)not offered+ plan
- BI 232ZHuman Anatomy and Physiology II(4 cr)not offered+ plan
- BI 233ZHuman Anatomy and Physiology III(4 cr)not offered+ plan
- BI 234Microbiology(5 cr)not offered+ plan
- FN 225Nutrition(4 cr)not offered+ plan
- MTH 95Intermediate Algebra or Math Literacy II(4 cr)not offered+ plan
- PSY 215Human Development(4 cr)not offered+ plan
- WR 121Composition I(4 cr)not offered+ plan
- WR 122Composition II(4 cr)not offered+ plan
- NRS 110Foundations of Nursing- Health Promotion(9 cr)not offered+ plan
- NRS 232Pathophysiological Processes I(3 cr)not offered+ plan
- NRS 111Foundations of Nursing in Chronic Illness I(6 cr)not offered+ plan
- NRS 230Clinical Pharmacology I(3 cr)not offered+ plan
- NRS 233Pathophysiological Processes II(3 cr)not offered+ plan
- NRS 112Foundations of Nursing in Acute Care I(6 cr)not offered+ plan
- NRS 231Clinical Pharmacology II(3 cr)not offered+ plan
- NRS 221Chronic II(9 cr)not offered+ plan
- NRS 222Acute Care II(9 cr)not offered+ plan
- NRS 224Integrative Practicum I(9 cr)not offered+ plan
Source: College catalog
Rogue Community College2 programs
Common Nursing courses
- NUR 310Transitions to Professional Nu(6 sections)
- NUR 312Nursing Theory(6 sections)
- NUR 103Nursing Assistant(2 sections)
- NUR 106Nursing I(2 sections)
- NUR 206Nursing IV(2 sections)
- NUR 101Nursing Assistant(2 sections)
- NSG 110CFoundations of Nursing Practice (application)(2 sections)
- NUR 280ACWE Nursing I(1 section)
- NUR 280BCWE Nursing II(1 section)
- NUR 111Concepts & Clinical Practice(1 section)
- NUR 101AFUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING(1 section)
- NUR 101BFUND OF NURSING PRACTICE(1 section)
Career outlook for Nursing graduates
Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for the primary career outcome of this program (2024 OEWS release). Compare Oregon’s typical pay to the national picture before choosing where to study.
Wage data reflects all workers in the occupation, not just recent CC graduates — entry-level pay is typically lower. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I become a registered nurse from a community college?
- Yes. An associate degree in nursing (ADN) from any accredited Oregon community college qualifies you to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam — the same exam BSN graduates take. ADN-prepared RNs work in the same hospitals and earn the same starting wage as BSN-prepared RNs at most Oregon employers, though some larger health systems prefer or require a BSN within 5 years of hire.
- How long does the nursing program take?
- The ADN is typically a 2-year full-time program (4 semesters of core nursing courses after prerequisites). Most Oregon community colleges expect students to complete 1–2 semesters of prerequisites — anatomy, physiology, microbiology, English, statistics — before applying to the competitive nursing cohort, so the total time from first enrollment is often 3 years.
- Do nursing credits transfer to a bachelor's program?
- Yes. Every Oregon CCs ADN program has at least one RN-to-BSN bridge partnership with a four-year university — usually the closest state university. ADN graduates can typically complete the BSN online in 12–18 months while continuing to work as an RN, often with their employer covering tuition.
- What's the demand for nurses in Oregon?
- Strong and growing. BLS projects RN employment to grow 6% nationally through 2032 — faster than the average occupation — and Oregon faces the same aging-population pressure driving demand. Most Oregon ADN graduates have job offers before completing the program; rural hospitals and long-term care facilities offer signing bonuses and tuition forgiveness to recruit RNs.
Compare Nursing programs in other states
Same comparison view, different state systems. Useful if you’re considering an out-of-state community college or just want to see how Oregon’s nursing programs stack up.
Other programs in Oregon
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.