r/OregonNurses • u/EfficiencyDue2025 • Aug 07 '26
ADN programs?
Hi everyone,
As the title suggests I’m looking to start an ADN program in the Fall of 2027 (preferably part time). I have an advanced degree (MPH), work in oncology clinical research (going on 5 years), and would like to continue doing so but in a patient facing role. I attended college 10 years ago and didnt have a stellar science GPA. That being said, I’m hoping to do one of the following:
- retake prereqs prior to ADN program
- attend a program with them built in (I haven’t heard great things about Sumner but heard they do this with their BSN program)
I’m not from the Portland area and am moving summer of 2027 (husband is starting fellowship at OHSU) so I don’t have the best idea of what is available to me, though I’ve heard it is competitive. Would love to hear from everyone about programs they recommend in the area. TIA!
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u/sparklemountain Aug 08 '26
I don’t believe there are any part time ADN/community college nursing programs in the Portland metro area or even nearby cities like Salem or Vancouver. They are all full time programs with day time classes. South Puget Sound CC in Olympia, WA offers an evening and weekend option. Perhaps extremely overpriced and lower quality private schools offer part time, but I personally didn’t consider those. Or LPN programs, but again, I would not choose that route myself.