ABSN Program in Portland
If the prospect of a nursing career appeals to you, CSP Global’s ABSN program in Portland could be the right move to help prepare you for this path. With a 16-month curriculum and start dates in January, May and September, you can earn your nursing degree and enter professional nursing practice on an accelerated timeline.
Portland is a populous location with an in-demand nursing market; its metro area is home to over 3.2 million inhabitants and 11 hospitals. The primary healthcare systems in the area include Adventist Health, Legacy Health and Kaiser Permanente. Through clinical learning experiences at top area healthcare organizations, CSP Global ABSN students will learn firsthand what nursing in Portland is like.
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 program format, prospective students must live or relocate within commuting distance of our location. But why choose Portland 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 23,380 registered nurses earning an annual mean wage of $111,610, well above the national average. This places Oregon as the third highest-paying state for nurses, 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.
Attending CSP Global’s ABSN Program in Portland
Our ABSN Learning Site
Our ABSN learning site is fully equipped to offer qualified students everything needed for their nursing education:
- Three start dates a year, in January, May, and September.
- Opportunities to gain clinical care experience through clinical learning at area facilities.
- A mock hospital environment where students can safely complete skills labs.
- A fully accredited nursing education, preparing students to take on the NCLEX-RN after graduation.
Students can engage with their coursework and labs through our learning site, which offers multiple amenities.
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.
