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Umpqua Community College

Umpqua Community College is the regional center for higher education in Douglas County, Oregon, proudly offering an ever-expanding array of in-demand college degree, workforce development, and community learning programs.

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Nursing

Nursing

UCC’s Nursing programs enable students to make an immediate difference in other people’s lives. Develop critical decision-making skills and foundation to learn how to treat chronic and acute health problems. Join our dynamic learning environment and train with energetic faculty that have real-world experience.

Program Benefits
  • OSBN approved program
  • Clinical training in a cutting-edge facility
  • Multiple pathways available
  • High rate of job placement
Scholarships Available

Choose Your Path to Make a Difference in Our Community

Advanced placement opportunity for graduates of an OCNE PN program.

Details on application for advanced placement will be posted in Spring 2026 on the PN application page.

 Nursing Assistant Level One
  • Classroom and skills lab instruction
  • Hands-on clinical experience prepares students for the nursing assistant role in health care agencies
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 Practical Nursing
  • Certificate program
  • Complete in one year after admission
  • Prepare to take the PN-NCLEX to become a Licensed Practical Nurse
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Registered Nursing
  • Associate of Applied Science Degree
  • Students prepare to pass the NCLEX exam with the option to transfer to Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) bachelor’s degree program
  • Over 90% NCLEX exam pass rate
  • Seamless transfer to our partner school OHSU
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Career Opportunities

Licensed Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurses

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Nurse Practitioners

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Registered Nurses

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Nursing Assistants

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“What I want most is to be an advocate for people after all those years of not being able to advocate for myself.”
– Danielle Hubbard, UCC Nursing Student