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Sumner College is committed to providing excellent care to patients in the community through the development of exceptional health care professionals. Graduates of Sumner College are prepared to engage in best practices through critical thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration, and strong community partnerships. We invite you to explore our college, our campus, and our programs.

Associate Degree in Nursing
Practical Nursing Program
Medical Assisting Program
RN to BSN Program

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Sumner College has been providing a strong educational foundation for those committed to truly making a difference for over 45 years. Located in Portland, Oregon, we are a private college uncompromisingly dedicated to providing, high quality, career focused education to support those who are committed to achieving their professional career goals.

Many of our students are referred to us by fellow coworkers, family members, clinical partner sites, and by our own graduates. We have a strong reputation in the Portland area as a school who graduates professionals who are competent and adequately prepared for employment in their chosen field of study.

Our history tells our story, and our numbers speak volumes about us. If healthcare is your passion, and a career in the field is your Dream, it is time to look at Sumner College.

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100%

ADN Program Retention

100%

AAMA Medical Assisting Pass Rate

$69,300

Average ADN Graduate Starting Salary

93%

PN Program Retention

100%

MA Program Retention

2018-2019 Accreditation Reporting Statistics

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July 13	~~ADN Info Session~~ (Full)
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July 20	~~ADN Info Session~~ (Full)
July 23	ADN Info Session	Reserve a Spot
July 30	ADN Info Session	Reserve a Spot
August 13	ADN Info Session	Reserve a Spot
August 17	New Term Begins: MA, PN, ADN, RN to BSN
August 27	ADN Info Session	Reserve a Spot
September 17	ADN Info Session	Reserve a Spot
September 24	ADN Info Session	Reserve a Spot
October 6	ADN Info Session	Reserve a Spot
October 13	ADN Info Session	Reserve a Spot
October 22	ADN Info Session	Reserve a Spot
November 2	New Term Begins: MA, PN, and RN to BSN
February 8	New Term Begins: ADN, PN, MA, RN to BSN
April 26	New Term Begins: ADN, PN, MA, RN to BSN

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Allison E.

RN | Registered Nurse

“I really want to help people and be able to make a difference in their lives.”

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Amy A.

RN | Registered Nurse

“I have always been passionate about helping others.”

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Amy E.

LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse

“The LPN Program was a perfect start to my career in nursing.”

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Andrea H.

RN | Registered Nurse

“I am grateful for my time here at Sumner College. I have gained a solid education and made friends that will last a lifetime.”

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Anna C.

RN | Registered Nurse

“This is just the beginning of my career. I have always felt passionate about caring for people.”

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Anne M.

RN | Registered Nurse

“I chose Sumner College because the program was the best fit for my personality and learning style.”

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Caitlyn H.

RN | Registered Nurse

“I always had an interest in working in the medical field.”

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Celia B.

Medical Assistant

“I decided that Sumner was the right choice for me after reading inspiring stories from past graduates”

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Courtney S.

RN | Registered Nurse

“I am forever grateful to Sumner College for my nursing degree and lifelong friends.”

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David D.

RN | Registered Nurse

“I wanted to become an RN to have the knowledge and skills to accomplish what I wanted to do in the nursing field.”

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Emily S.

LPN | Charge Nurse

“I realized I wanted to make a difference in people’s lives, and wanted to have a meaningful role in society.”

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Florence K.

LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse

“I appreciate all of the Sumner College staff for helping me realize my dream of becoming a nurse”

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Jacklynn H.

LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse

“I have been taking care of people since I can remember and I wanted to learn everything I could about nursing.”

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Judy W.

LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse

“I love the aspect of helping someone in need and the reward you get from that.”

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Lindsay L.

RN | Registered Nurse

“Nursing is a promising career with lots of options and opportunities for growth.”

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Lindsey L.

LPN

Lindsey decided to pursue a career in nursing at a young age because she has always enjoyed helping others...

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Marta N.

LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse

“I wanted to be a good role model for my kids and show them I could do this!”

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Ravneet K.

Medical Assistant

“I am highly thankful to the faculty, staff and college administration for their efforts and support in starting me on my career as a Medical Assistant”

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Rebecca H.

LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse

“I made the biggest and best decision of my life. I quit my job, moved back home with my son, and applied to Sumner’s Nursing Program.”

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Stephanie G.

Medical Assistant

“I enrolled in the Medical Assisting program after I read all the positive reviews and met the admissions staff”

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Tanya K.

Medical Assistant

Tanya highly recommends that anyone interested in pursuing a career in healthcare should contact Sumner College.

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Traci F.

LPN | Charge Nurse & Preceptor

“...if somebody wants to make a career change but is hesitant, I would encourage them to GO FOR IT!”

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Allison E.

Amy A.

Amy E.

Andrea H.

Anna C.

Anne M.

Caitlyn H.

Celia B.

Courtney S.

David D.

Emily S.

Florence K.

Jacklynn H.

Judy W.

Lindsay L.

Lindsey L.

Marta N.

Ravneet K.

Rebecca H.

Stephanie G.

Tanya K.

Traci F.

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Associate Degree in Nursing
Practical Nursing Program
Medical Assisting Program
RN to BSN Program