RN to BSN Programs in Oregon

Registered nurses in Oregon can enhance their career opportunities by earning a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN). Designed for registered nurses (RNs) who have already earned an associate's degree or diploma in nursing, an RN to BSN program is broader in scope than associate's degree or diploma programs, covering subjects such as biology and social and physical sciences as well as skills such as leadership and communication. An RN to BSN degree from an Oregon school can be a stepping stone to a specialized nursing career such as psychiatric nursing or oncology nursing; a career in management; or to a master's degree. In 2009, over 30,000 RNs were employed in Oregon, and the Oregon Employment Department Occupational Information Center projects a 28 percent growth in nursing jobs through 2016.

Oregon RN to BSN Degree Programs

You can enroll in a campus RN to BSN degree program convenient to your home or in an online program anywhere from Portland to Grants Pass. A number of schools in Oregon offer accredited baccalaureate nursing programs or RN to BSN completion programs, and the number of graduates from BSN programs has been rising over the past 15 years, from 313 in 1995 to 564 in 2008, according to a recent Oregon Center for Nursing survey. Enrolling in an Oregon RN to BSN program should offer the most opportunities for employment in Oregon.