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Sumner College Donates Supplies to Healthcare Workers During COVID-19 Crisis

PORTLAND, ORE – Sumner College is supporting those who support nursing education. Last week, they donated more than 1800 gloves, gowns, face-masks, and sterile equipment to nursing partners, Gresham Post-Acute and Rehabilitation, Vancouver Specialty and Gresham Rehab & Specialty to help support healthcare workers in this time of crisis. Sumner College has been providing career […]

News Alert

Sumner College Students, Due to safety concerns related to COVID-19, all classes offered at the college will be taught online effective Monday, March 23rd. Classes will be offered online until further notice. Students are not allowed to continue their practicum or clinical hours at facilities until further notice. Students: Please continue to check your email […]

Eye on the Northwest discusses Nursing with Joanna Russell from Sumner College

Sumner College President Joanna Russell and Natalie Marmion host of KOIN TV's Eye on the Northwest visited to share information about career opportunities in nursing - specifically the Medical Assisting program and the need to fill these positions in the Portland market. Watch the segment that aired this week. Watch the video Here

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Focus On Nursing

If you’re looking for a job of the future, then nursing is one of the strongest candidates out there. Although some aspects of the role may be susceptible to automation—in Japan scientists have developed a robot that can hand out medication and collect records—the central importance of empathy and advanced motor skills to nursing jobs makes it […]

Did you know that Sumner College offers Scholarships?

Sumner Scholarships – Over $30,000 awarded in 2018 Sumner College High School Scholarship The Sumner College High School Scholarship is for students who are interested in alternative options for beginning their academic career. Sumner College’s primary goal is to provide students with the relevant skills they need to gain a competitive edge in their chosen career […]

Licensed Practical Nursing – A Typical Day

A typical day in the life of an LPN or licensed practical nurse is fast-paced and demanding. In the end, it is also exciting and rewarding. LPNs work in can be found in nursing homes, schools, military installations, hospitals, factories, private homes and a wide range of other places. Successful licensed practical nurses are intelligent, […]

Begin Your Career at Sumner College

For over 40 years Sumner College has been preparing students for professional success by providing quality education and experience necessary to obtain secure and rewarding employment in respected career fields. Our goal is to prepare future professional leaders of tomorrow in the field of nursing. Mission Statement Sumner College strives to provide quality […]

Compassion is Paramount in Infusion Nursing

Infusion nurses are registered nurses who specialize in administering medications and fluids via infusion. They monitor patients, manage their tubing, maintain arterial catheters and stay aware of potential drug complications. It’s a unique specialty, requiring high levels of technical skill and excellent bedside (or in many cases with infusion nursing, “chairside”) manner. For nurses who […]

Patient Outcomes

How Nurses Impact The Patient Experience Because of their frequent, personal interactions with patients, nurses conceivably play the largest role in the day-to-day patient experience.  Research is showing that patients, who have better healthcare experience, also have better outcomes.  The biggest contributing factor to these positive outcomes is communication.  Studies have found that the nurse’s […]

The Importance of Cultural Competency

Learn about the importance of cultural competency from J&J. Cultural competency is the understanding of a patient’s culture and beliefs which can help nurses provide the best possible care. Watch this video from Johnson & Johnson Nursing blog for more

Balancing Studying With A Full Time Job | 5 Helpful Tips For Nursing Students

Between rising educational costs and high costs of living, it’s almost impossible to go to school without working at the same time. Whether you’re working as an RN while you get your Master’s degree, or you’re an undergrad student getting your bachelor’s while working a fast food or retail job, it can be challenging to […]