Sumner College — Local services in Portland

Obligatory I did not attend the program but did want to add a review to make sure that others looking into this school are aware that this is not a regionally accredited school but a nationally accredited school.

In short, if you're trying to progress to a graduate program, there is a chance your degree will not transfer so please do your research.

I took away a star just because I went through the whole process of applying and mentioned multiple times I wanted to progress to being a PA as one of the questions asked is what are your future plans after the program. I understand that they are dealing with multiple prospective students and need to run a business but it felt a bit disheartening that there was no education on this until I was about accepted and signing things. Since the application progress is quite time consuming, it made withdrawing a bit more frustrating.

However, everyone I interracted with was nice and...

I just completed my program here, and the reviews don't capture how great it truly is. The program is challenging, but that rigor is exactly what prepared me to pass my NCLEX and feel confident practicing safely. The instructors are outstanding- knowledgeable, approachable, and genuinely invested in student success. Most are highly experienced nurses (or beyond), and it shows in the way they teach. I left with not only a strong "textbook" foundation but also invaluable real-world insight, as the instructors consistently explained why standards matter and how they apply...

I'd be very wary with this school. They don't pay the teachers for their full work. Instead ONLY pay them for the time they're with students and none of the prep. I don't know how this is legal, but it's robbing the students of an adequate education, and exploiting the teachers hard work. High turn over rate. The place is poorly run and managed. A lot of misinformation. The school lacks a lot of basic supplies to teach, and lacked even a...