Careers
In Oregon, there are multiple levels of nursing education and licensure/certification.
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CNA 1 - Certified Nursing Assistant Level 1
- Employed by long-term care facilities (nursing homes) and home-care agencies.
- Assist patients in activities of daily living and assist LPNs and RNs in the care of patients at home or in long-term care facilities.
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CNA 2 - Certified Nursing Assistant Level 2
- Employed by acute care facilities (hospitals).
- Assist patients in activities of daily living; monitor patient vital signs, and assist RNs in the care of hospitalized patients.
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LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
- Employed by long-term care facilities, medical offices, and public health departments.
- Provide care of stable patients, perform procedures, reinforce patient education.
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RN - Registered Nurse, Associate of Applied Science
- Employed by hospitals, medical offices, long term care facilities, and public health departments.
- Provide patient assessment, patient care, and patient education and complete a variety of treatments and procedures.
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RN, BSN - Registered Nurse, Bachelor of Science
- Employed by hospitals, medical offices, long term care facilities and public health departments.
- RN, BSN graduates provide patient assessment, patient care, patient education and complete a variety of treatments and procedures; they can progress to nursing administration and leadership roles.
- They also have the option of pursuing a Master's or Nurse Practitioner degree in Nursing.
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Nursing Graduate Degrees
- After completion of the RN, BSN students may further their education by pursuing a Masters in Nursing or a Nurse Practitioner program at Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland.