Accelerated BSN Program in Portland
CSP Global’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program is designed for students with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree who want to transition into nursing faster.
Through a combination of online coursework, hands-on labs, and clinical placements, you can build the skills needed to launch a nursing career.
How CSP Global helps you become a nurse faster:
- Start sooner with three enrollment periods each year, in January, May, and September.
- Complete your nursing degree in as few as 16 months.
- Learn through a hybrid format with online and in-person components.
- Gain clinical experience across the Portland metro area.
- Curriculum aligned with pre-licensure requirements and the NCLEX-RN.
- 92% first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate (2025).
Admissions Requirements for the Portland Accelerated BSN Program
Our accelerated nursing program is designed for students with prior college experience who are ready to move forward quickly.
You may be eligible if you have:
- A non-nursing bachelor’s degree or at least 54 transferable college credits
- A minimum GPA that meets program requirements
- Completed prerequisite courses within required timeframes
- A qualifying TEAS exam score
If you are unsure if you meet all the admission requirements, our admissions counselors can answer your questions and guide you through what you’ll need to apply.
Nursing Demand in Portland and Oregon
The demand for nurses continues to grow across Oregon, including in the Portland metro area, creating strong opportunities for ABSN graduates. Portland’s healthcare landscape supports this demand, with a metro population of more than 3.2 million people and 11 major hospitals, including Adventist Health, Legacy Health, and Kaiser Permanente.
Through in-person clinical experiences, CSP Global accelerated BSN students build the skills and confidence needed to transition into nursing roles in the Portland area and beyond.
Are you ready to take the next step toward becoming a nurse? Complete the form to learn more about the accelerated nursing program in Portland.
Why Relocate to Portland?
Our ABSN program in Portland is administered through online-based coursework, in-person nursing skills labs, and clinical learning. Testing is also administered at our program site location. Because of this accelerated BSN program format, prospective students must live or relocate within commuting distance of our location. But why choose ABSN programs in Oregon for your nursing education and the beginning of your new career?
Portland is a regional nursing hub with plenty of opportunities. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the metropolitan area contains 24,930 registered nurses earning an annual mean wage of $123,580, well above the national average. Oregon is also the third highest-paying state for nurses overall, and demand remains high from employers who want a robust nursing workforce to provide high-quality care.
Aside from excellent career prospects, Portland is one of the nation’s most renowned cultural hotspots. Arts and culture thrive here, with passionate creatives turning the city into a vibrant destination with something new around every corner. Sports fans will find plenty of local teams with a national profile, foodies will encounter renowned restaurants, and nature lovers will be in heaven with so many local parks and hiking destinations. Making a career in Portland means you can discover the many amenities of the region.
About CSP Global’s ABSN Program in Portland
Attending CSP Global’s ABSN Program in Portland
We offer an Accelerated BSN learning site location to meet Portland’s nursing education demand. Our Portland learning site can be found at 11703 NE Glenn Widing Drive, Portland, OR 97220.
Take a Tour of Our Portland ABSN Program Site Location
See the location where you could earn your BSN degree and tour some of the amenities and equipment we have to offer.
Hybrid Culture
Onsite testing areas provide a space to take exams after learning through online-based coursework.
Holistic Education
Fully equipped settings provide a safe mock clinical environment for skills labs.
Supportive Setting
Communal areas and in-person instructor access help us deliver a top-quality nursing education.
