Unforgettable Impact
The Linfield University-Good Samaritan School of Nursing is known for educating some of the most sought-after health care professionals. From day one, our exceptional faculty will inspire and challenge you to achieve your goal of becoming a nurse or advancing your nursing career. But it's more than your academic journey – it's about you becoming a caring, compassionate, well-rounded person making a difference in the world.
Educating tomorrow's leaders
We develop life-long learners with the ability to think critically and creatively, communicate effectively and lead others in complex, diverse environments. We educate nurses who embrace disruptive technologies and demonstrate leadership and curiosity during change.
Join the School of Nursing at Linfield
We offer three options for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Which program is right for you? Take the next step toward becoming a Linfield nurse.
School of Nursing
Online degree
RN to BSN
Creating community leaders, the RN to BSN is Linfield’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree completion program designed for working nurses.
Bachelor of Science
Nursing
Nursing is both an in-demand profession and a calling to care for people of all ages and from all walks of life.
Earn your master's degree
Master's Entry into Professional Nursing (MEPN)
If you have a bachelor's degree (or higher) in a different field but are interested in nursing, this prelicensure program is built for you.
Our rigorous and innovative curriculum requires all hands on deck. Passionate faculty and staff can’t wait to invest their time and energy in you – in and out of the traditional classroom setting.
Experiential Learning Center (ELC)
Utilizing the latest advancements in technology, our experiential learning center is equipped with a robust family of life-like manikins to simulate hands-on care to patients of all ages.
Clubs & Organizations
Linfield is a place where acceptance is an unbreakable promise. Engage in the Portland campus community through a variety of meaningful ways with a lot of meaningful people.
Stories from our School of Nursing
Linfield University's Good Samaritan School of Nursing BSN and MSN prelicensure graduates are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN) for licensure as a registered nurse (RN).
The School of Nursing's Dean provides a comprehensive, step-by-step presentation on how to register for the NCLEX during the leadership course for all pre-licensure programs. This presentation focuses on meeting the Oregon State Board of Nursing's licensure requirements and is regularly updated to reflect current rules and regulations. Additionally, students seeking licensure outside of Oregon receive full guidance on navigating the licensure process in other states, states that offer full reciprocity and information about the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for multi-state practice privileges.
For more information on Nursing Licensure, please refer to the "Professional Field of Nursing" section found on the licensure disclosures page.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master’s degree program in nursing at Linfield University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
