Portland Nursing School at Carrington College
Start Your Nursing Career in Portland, OR!
Known as the "greenest" or most environmentally-friendly city in the United States, the city of Portland is a great place to call home. Located in the heart of Portland, Carrington College is a leader in nursing education and training.
If you have been thinking about attending nursing school, you are most likely asking yourself questions like how much is it going to cost, how long will it take to graduate, how & where do I apply and is financial aid available?
Below is just some basic information about Carrington College's nursing program, but if you really want to learn more, fill out the short questionnaire and someone from the Institute will contact you to talk about how to apply, scholarships, time requirements, costs and just about anything else you may need to know.
Carrington College - Portland
2004 Lloyd Center
3rd Floor
Portland, OR 97232
About Carrington College
Focusing on practical, real-world educational experiences, Carrington College offers degree and diploma programs that feature small class sizes (typically 15-24 students). In addition to small class sizes, students at Carrington College benefit from instructors that focus on hands-on experience and lively interaction.
Focused on the classroom and community, Carrington College has developed strong relationships with the health care industry. As graduates are actively recruited by leading health care institutions, students at Carrington College are free to take advantage of all the services offered by the Career Services Department. At Carrington College, the focus is on student achievement and success.
About the Practical Nursing Program
Offering an excellent program for student's entering the world of nursing, Carrington College's Practical Nursing program will prepare students to perform the rewarding work of caring for patients and assisting physicians.
Consisting of both classroom theoretical learning and real-world clinical experience, this program features comprehensive training in various disciplines related to nursing. Goals of the program include providing students with the skills, knowledge and attitude essential to becoming a competent and caring nursing professional. This program will successfully prepare students for a satisfying and rewarding career in nursing.
Accreditation
Carrington College's Portland campus is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award Associate of Science degrees, Associate of Occupational Studies degrees, diplomas and certificates.
Financial Aid
Because Carrington College is fully accredited, it is approved to participate in federally funded student aid programs. Prospective students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and contact the Financial Aid Department for further information.
Going to School in Portland
Incorporated in 1851, Portland is a city located near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. It's warm summers and rainy but temperate winters make it an ideal location for growing roses, and for more than a century Portland has been known as "The City of Roses".
With 28 breweries inside the city, Portland is well-known for its microbrewery beer. In fact, Portland is often said to be the home of the microbrew revolution in the United States.
In addition to good drink, Portland was also deemed by the Food Network as a "Delicious Destination of the Year: A rising city with a fast-growing food scene" for 2007.
While there's no shortage of good food and drink, there's also an abundance of greenspace inside the city. Forest Park is among the largest wilderness parks within city limits in the United States, covering over 5,000 acres. Another noteworthy park is Mt. Tabor Park, which was built on an extinct volcano, and is known for its scenic views and historic reservoirs.
The Trailblazers (NBA) call Portland home, and running is a major sport in the metropolitan area, which hosts the Portland Marathon and much of the Hood to Coast Relay (the world's largest such event). The proximity of Mount Hood also make skiing and snowboarding are also highly popular.
With a wide-array of activities for every taste, Portland is a great place to live, work and go to nursing school.
More Information
If you're interested in this nursing program and would like to learn more, please request information from Carrington College in Portland, OR.
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