BOMSumner College nursing
Portland, Oregon · Private for-profit. LPN/LVN, Associate's, Bachelor's · first-time NCLEX 90% / 73% · CCNE accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN, associate degree Associate Degree Programs | Portland | 90% (2025, 31 first-time takers) Board source |
| Practical nursing Practical Nurse Programs | Portland | 73% (2025, 166 first-time takers) Board source |
The Oregon board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 186 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 89 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 15 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| CCNE | Baccalaureate | Spring 2026 |
From Sumner College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Why CCNE Accreditation Matters – And What It Means for Sumner College Students When choosing a nursing program, one of the most important factors to …”
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State board approval
“The Practical Nursing Program at Sumner College is approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) and the Department of Education.”
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NCLEX
“According to the Oregon State Board of Nursing, 40% of Oregon’s PN graduates who sat for the NCLEX were from Sumner College.”
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Clinical placements
“Over 100 Clinical Sites offer a broad range of learning experiences”
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Admission
“This program allows students the opportunity to enter into a nursing program without completing prerequisite courses, and term schedules are set up by the college to assure students who complete all of the required courses can graduate in just over a year.”
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