6 Best Absn Programs In Portland, OR (2022 Updated)

I'd be very wary with this school. They don't pay the teachers for their full work. Instead ONLY pay them for the time they're with students and none of the prep. I don't know how this is legal, but it's robbing the students of an adequate education, and exploiting the teachers hard work. High turn over rate. The place is poorly run and managed. A lot of misinformation. The school lacks a lot of basic supplies to teach, and lacked even a first aid kit.Willie Garcia

I am the parent of a student. I am very disappointed in the graduation venue they chose for these students who have worked so hard. First off everyone is talking through the ceremony, the sound system horrible, and awful old school auditorium. How disrespectful to the students to provide such a venue. I'm angry, and hurting for these students. To pay the high price they skimped on the celebration. Embarrassing and shame on the school.Cindy Cooper

I went to the Nursing program here after being CNA for several years, attending the program and getting licensed was the best decision I have ever made. The professors and instructors were very supportive. Most of the students were very motivated, if you’re motivated to get it done this is the school to attend, less wait lists and less stressful pre-reqs requirements. Best of luck!Gamachis Achamyeleh

Graduated from Linfield's BSN program in 2011. Felt very equipped to be a nurse as I breezed through the NCLEX and integrated into healthcare systems without issue. I know the program has changed since I graduated but I have friends currently in the program that are enjoying it as well.Brooke Carstensen

Absolutely loved my time at UP. I looked at a LOT of different schools in the NW, but chose this one. The campus is beautiful, especially in the Spring. The teachers are excellent. The class sizes are small. The courses are challenging. Fellow students are intelligent and social. And the soccer games are a blast to watch. When I think back on my time here, there is very little that I remember as negative. If you're non-religious, like me, then the Catholic element of the school can feel a bit restricting at times, but I felt it allowed me to explore spirituality in a way that a non-religious school could not have done. Since I've left, it sounds like things have only gotten better. They have remodeled the Engineering building (where I spent 90% of my time, senior year), as well as the cafeteria. I'm actually back for my MBA at UP now and I am reminded again why I love this school.Brady Prigg

UP is a great school academically. We have some of the best professors in the country and the classes are really great. Unfortunately there are several things that make me wish I hadn't chosen UP as my college: First, it is stiflingly catholic. Now I've gone to catholic schools since pre-school and never have I felt Catholicism forced upon me the way I do here. Next, residence life at UP is the most awful thing I have ever scene. They are ridiculously strict and like to think of themselves as your parents away from home. There are tons of rule, curfews, hall meetings, etc. A word to the wise, stay far away from Mehling especially (villa and Shipstad are the way to go). Finally, there is no social scene at UP. I wanted a small school but I realized this is too small and the school rules are too intense. Overall, I wouldn't recommend UP to anyone.Emily Strand

I really enjoyed my experience here and in the city of Portland. The small class sizes were a great fit for me and the professors, by and large, were incredible and supportive and worked hard to maintain a high level of academic rigor to help me hone my critical thinking skills. Additionally, the size of the campus is excellent for getting around on foot and there is a really nice view of the river from the edge of campus. This is also an exciting time for the school because they have recently renovated the library and have also just completed the new student center.Sal Liotta

I really enjoy the online aspect because it gives me time to do things I want in my day and then dedicate time to school when it works best for me. As this is an accelerated program, about 7 hours of my everyday time is dedicated to my education. The labs help to learn our skills and getting a chance to see instructors and speak with them about material is very helpful. The program is expensive, but it is comparable with all other nursing programs in the Portland Metro Area where you can earn a BSN. I appreciate the accelerated aspect because in 16 months you will have your Bachelors degree in nursing, pass the NCLEX, and become an RN. Their pass rate for the NCLEX is 100%! It is slightly unorganized but they try their best to prepare you for this and stress the importance of being flexible. I know they are supporting me in my academics and nursing school journey and are always more than willing to help and provide any resources you may need. If you are a go-getter and self motivated student who can keep up with a fast-paced, self-taught program then this could be a great fit for you!Cali Cunningham

I'm so disappointed with this college. My experience with student services and some of the advisors has been terrible. I've sent my transcript multiple times, yet no one has any information about me. I keep going in circles and no one seems to know what they are talking about. How can I trust an institution that can't complete simple tasks and keep track of important student documents? I'm also wasting time and money taking classes that I should be able to test out of but haven't been able to because they don't have testing available due to COVID. The rest of the world is adapting so I'm not sure why this college can't get with the program. Seems like a good way to get more money out of students. Also, I believe because this is my second degree, I don't get priority registration for classes. I can't get into the ones I need. It's extremely frustrating. Overall I wish I would have applied to a different community college. The plus side to this place is the instructors. I've been impressed with the passion that they display. It's endearing. I'm very impressed with Cheyenne Tang who teaches chemistry classes.Jessica Mahlum

This review is not for my experience at PCC, which for the most part has been quite good. I've liked my professors, and have learned a lot over the last year. This review is for a recent experience I had with an advisor. I reached out to advising to discuss dropping out for the winter term because I contracted covid and homework was not something I could even fathom doing, and this was before my symptoms got as bad as they are currently. The advisor I spoke with, Leopold Hauser, made a great effort to tell me about how he was sick with covid and it just wasn't that bad blah blah blah blah. Basically giving me a huge middle finger in the face of what is now the sickest I've been in years. The fact that this man is advising people when he contains such little empathy is beyond me. If everyone at this school acted like Mr Hauser then this place would be out of business.Alex Weeks

So based on the recent reviews, I'm not the only one who has issues with the advisors. The lady I spoke to on the phone was rude. It didn't seem like she wanted to work or answer my questions. She told me it takes 4-8 weeks to get credit for my degree since I'm only doing a certificate while the course starts next week. So what is the point ?! If the advisor is my first look at the college, then pcc isn't for me. Train your advisor staff on customer service ! And maybe your prospective students won't be going elsewhere.andrea lee