what products do you offer?

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Practical Nursing (LPN), and RN to BSN-100% Online

Mo 08:00-19:00; Tu 08:00-19:00; We 08:00-19:00; Th 08:00-19:00; Fr 08:00-19:00

what is your business address?

8338 NE Alderwood Road Suite 100, Portland, OR 97220, US

What do you know about my business?

Our Vision Drives Us. Education with Integrity. Sumner College strives to provide quality education and instruction to all students. We feel it is our responsibility to provide our graduates with the knowledge, skills, and ability needed to become competitive and successful in their chosen field. We are dedicated to promoting intellectual growth and development for all of our students in a safe and secure learning environment.

What is Unique about your business?

Sumner College’s vision drives us to deliver an education with integrity. We are committed to providing excellent care to patients in our communities 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. Our nursing programs include: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Practical Nursing, and the RN to BSN program.

Do you have any Deal/Coupons/Offers available?

Scholarships for those that quality. Contact Financial Aid for more information.

What accreditations does your business have?

CCNE Accredited, ABHES Accredited, OSNB Accredited

Do you offer military discounts?

Contact Financial Aid for more information.

Do you accept reservations/appointments?

Yes, schedule an appointment online by visiting www.sumnercollege.edu

Do you have TVs for guests to watch?

Yes, in the admissions waiting room.

Is your business pet friendly?

Contact Administration for Service Dog Requests

When is your next event?

Events are listed on our website home page under calendar.

Do you have events at your establishment?

No public events. We offer admission tours at the college.

Do you have virtual events?

Yes. Info sessions are conducted online. Register to attend a virtual Bachelor of Science in Nursing Info Session by registering at www.sumnercollege.edu

what products do you offer?

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Practical Nursing (LPN), and RN to BSN-100% Online

Mo 08:00-19:00; Tu 08:00-19:00; We 08:00-19:00; Th 08:00-19:00; Fr 08:00-19:00

what is your business address?

8338 NE Alderwood Road Suite 100, Portland, OR 97220, US

What do you know about my business?

Our Vision Drives Us. Education with Integrity. Sumner College strives to provide quality education and instruction to all students. We feel it is our responsibility to provide our graduates with the knowledge, skills, and ability needed to become competitive and successful in their chosen field. We are dedicated to promoting intellectual growth and development for all of our students in a safe and secure learning environment.

What is Unique about your business?

Sumner College’s vision drives us to deliver an education with integrity. We are committed to providing excellent care to patients in our communities 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. Our nursing programs include: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Practical Nursing, and the RN to BSN program.

Do you have any Deal/Coupons/Offers available?

Scholarships for those that quality. Contact Financial Aid for more information.

What accreditations does your business have?

CCNE Accredited, ABHES Accredited, OSNB Accredited

Nurses Influence the Health and Wellbeing of Patients Every Day

As individuals, nurses directly influence the health and wellbeing of patients every day.

Through frequent contact, nurses are best placed to encourage lifestyle changes in communities and offer education on healthy living – particularly to the most vulnerable in society. By working together, nurses can make a great impact on public health as a whole.

Get more information on speciality nursing and how you can start making a difference at Sumner by clicking the link below.

Specialty Nursing

Changes in Nursing

Changes in nursing involve a major shift in higher education standards, requiring more nurses to hold a 4-year bachelor of science in nursing (BSN). The new requirements stem from research by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) that showed significantly improved patient outcomes when there was an increase in BSNs.

Learn how to become a BSN at Sumner College!

Program Information

Inquiry Application

Tour Campus

Attend a BSN Informational Meeting

Talk to an Admission Rep – 503-972-6230 or Register

Trades make a comeback with Gen Z Workers

America’s skilled trades — from nursing and plumbing to welding to construction — need more workers as boomers retire. Gen Z-ers are stepping up to fill the gaps.The big picture: Enrollment in vocational programs and applications for trade jobs are ticking up as younger people look to start their careers without the sky-high cost of a four-year college degree.

“We’re finally seeing a more than subtle change within our society,” says Robb Sommerfeld, co-founder of the National Center for Craftsmanship, which provides vocational training at high schools among other services. “More and more students and their parents see alternatives.”

**By the numbers:** Vocational training programs are seeing student numbers rise as enrollment falls at four-year and community colleges, The Wall Street Journal’s Te-Ping Chen reports.

Enrollment in vocational programs jumped 16% last year, according to National Student Clearinghouse.

The median age of workers in a number of trades, like carpentry and HVAC maintenance, is falling from the mid 40s to early 40s or even high 30s.

**Reality check:** The labor shortage for technical jobs isn’t over.

The construction industry alone faces a gap of a half million workers. Many more plumbers, electricians and other skilled workers have retired over the past few years than have been trained to take their places.

But a shift is underway as fewer young people enter universities and more get technical training.

**Flashback:** The number of students entering four-year colleges shot up following the 2008 recession as Millennials waited out a rough job market and loaded up on student debt.

**In the current red hot** labor market, particularly in the trades, many Gen Zers are making the opposite calculation.

54% of Gen Z-ers say a high school diploma is enough to get a well-paying, stable job, per a New America survey.

46% of parents say they would prefer if their kids pursued alternatives to four-year college, according to a recent Gallup study.

Many young people believe jobs in the trades will be more resilient to the rise of AI than white collar alternatives.

**Zoom in:** Nick Largura, CEO of Superior Construction, says his cohort of 18- to 25-year-old workers is growing.

“That is the pivotal moment when people are really trying to figure out what they want to do, and if you can show them a promising future in that time, you can really make a difference,” he says.

His pitch to Gen Z workers is two-fold: Construction, like many other trades, is an industry that isn’t going anywhere, despite fears about how AI will wipe out jobs across sectors. And “you get to see a physical product at the end of the day as a result of your work.”

**The bottom line:** “There are so many people retiring that it’s hard to say if our numbers will cover all of them. … It’s still a matter of educating our country that, ‘Hey, these jobs are out there,'” Sommerfeld says.

“I by no means think the work is done, but the momentum is there,” says Largura.

Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios

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Congratulations, Sumner College Graduates: Embracing New Beginnings

Congratulations to the new Sumner College nursing graduates.

As the tassels are flipped and mortarboards soar into the sky, a chapter closes, and another begins. Graduation is a time of celebration, reflection, and anticipation for the journey ahead. To all the graduates of the class of 2024, congratulations are in order!

Graduation marks a significant milestone in life, symbolizing years of your hard work, dedication, and perseverance. It’s a time to acknowledge the late nights spent studying, the challenges overcome, and the triumphs achieved. Each diploma earned is not just a piece of paper but a testament to your resilience and determination.

As you stand on the threshold of new beginnings, take a moment to reflect on your journey thus far. Think back to the moments of doubt when you wondered if you could make it through, and yet here you are, standing tall and proud. Your graduation is a reminder that with passion, persistence, and courage, anything is possible.

But graduation isn’t just about looking back; it’s also about looking forward with hope and excitement. You’re embarking on a new chapter filled with endless possibilities and opportunities waiting to be seized. Embrace this moment with open arms.

Here’s to the class of 2024, may you continue to soar to new heights!

Congratulations, graduates!

April BSN Info Sessions

Have you considered being a nurse and working in the healthcare industry? Attend an information meeting with Sumner College to learn more about the BSN program at Sumner College. New April dates have been added in anticipating of the June 10th class start.

Registration is required and seats fill up fast.

BOOK A INFO SESSION

The State of Wellness: Everything You Need to Know About the Oregon State Board of Nursing

You have likely heard about the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN), but how does the organization interact with and support Oregon nurses? Join us for a conversation with Dr. Sarah Wickenhagen from the Oregon State Board of Nursing as she raises the curtain to give us an inside look at the governing board. We’re not just talking about the nuts and bolts of licensing and investigations—though we cover that too—but we’re also diving into the shifts in communication and professional support that OSBN is pioneering in 2024.

The State of Wellness podcast is hosted by the Oregon Center for Nursing, the state’s nonprofit nursing workforce center. Learn more at oregoncenterfornursing.org.

OCN Explores Nursing Wages in New Research

Article & Photo Shared from Oregon Center for Nursing

How much do Oregon nurses really make? The well-being of Oregon’s nursing workforce is a guiding initiative for OCN, which includes the compensation of our nursing professionals. The Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) conducted a comprehensive study in late 2023 to garner essential insight into the topic.

Currently, information about nursing salaries from the Oregon Employment Department or the U.S. Bureau of Labor is very generalized. It does not take into consideration the numerous elements that impact a registered nurse’s hourly compensation, including practice setting, years of experience, educational background, and even where in the state that RN works and lives. OCN’s pivotal report, How Much Do Oregon’s Registered Nurses Earn? The 2023 Oregon Wage Study, breaks apart Oregon nursing wages at every level to provide the first holistic look into the economic well-being of Oregon’s nursing workforce.

Hourly Wages and Practice Settings

The typical RN in Oregon makes $54.63 per hour, according to the median hourly wage. This figure, however, varies significantly across different practice settings. RNs in acute care settings earn more, on average, $58.25 per hour, compared to their counterparts in non-hospital settings, who earn between $47.55 and $53.52 per hour.

Education and Experience

Educational background and years of professional working experience also play a critical role in determining wages. The study found that nurses with a baccalaureate degree earn an average of $3 more per hour than those with an associate degree. Moreover, nurses holding advanced degrees can expect to earn an additional $5 to $8 per hour. Unsurprisingly, the data reveals a steady progression of pay that correlates with a nurse’s experience level. However, changes in setting or role are also likely to influence wage growth throughout a nurse’s career.

Geographic Location

Finally, just like Oregon’s diverse landscape, hourly compensation and spending power vary depending on where an RN calls home. The study revealed that RNs practicing in the western part of Oregon tend to earn higher wages than in the eastern parts of Oregon. These wages are even higher in the Tri-County region—including Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties. However, considering cost-of-living adjustments, nurses in Oregon’s metro hub have less actual spending power compared to their rural counterparts.

Why Does the Data Matter?

According to OCN’s research director, Dr. Richard Allgeyer, who headed up the statewide study, this is the first state-specific insight that nursing leaders have into nursing pay equity. He explains, “The data is essential as we begin peeling back the layers of salary disparities and inform the current and future conversations around the economic valuation of Oregon’s nursing practice.”

Click here to view and download the complete report: How Much Do Oregon’s Registered Nurses Earn? The 2023 Oregon Wage Study.

New Classes Start Today!

March classes start today! Welcome to our new BSN, PN and RN-BSN students.

Meet Alex – Sumner College Graduate

Alex, congratulations on your graduation! As you’ve embarked on your nursing journey, remember: ‘Nursing is not just a profession, it’s a calling to serve, heal, and make a difference in the lives of others.’ Your dedication and compassion will light the way for countless patients, making the world a healthier and happier place, one act of kindness at a time.

We are proud to call you a Sumner College Graduate!

Read Alex’s Sumner College Testimony

Meet Alexandra – Sumner College RN to BSN Graduate

Alexandra, congratulations on your graduation! As you’ve embarked on your nursing journey, remember: ‘Nursing is not just a profession, it’s a calling to serve, heal, and make a difference in the lives of others.’ Your dedication and compassion will light the way for countless patients, making the world a healthier and happier place, one act of kindness at a time.

We are proud to call you a Sumner College Graduate!

Read Alexandra’s Sumner College Testimony

Meet Renee – Sumner College Graduate

Renee, congratulations on your graduation! As you’ve embarked on your nursing journey, remember: ‘Nursing is not just a profession, it’s a calling to serve, heal, and make a difference in the lives of others.’ Your dedication and compassion will light the way for countless patients, making the world a healthier and happier place, one act of kindness at a time.

We are proud to call you a Sumner College Graduate!

Read Renee’s Sumner College Testimony

Meet Serena – Sumner College Graduate

Serena congratulations on your graduation! As you’ve embarked on your nursing journey, remember: ‘Nursing is not just a profession, it’s a calling to serve, heal, and make a difference in the lives of others.’ Your dedication and compassion will light the way for countless patients, making the world a healthier and happier place, one act of kindness at a time.

We are proud to call you a Sumner College Graduate!

Read Serena’s Sumner College Testimony