Students and New Graduates

The nurse residency program is a great way for new grads to move into their RN careers. Our structured orientation program eases the transition from new graduate to professional nurse. 

We want to be your partner and support as you develop professionally and personally from novice to competent clinical team member.

Adventist Health Portland’s CNA scholarship programs give select candidates financial support to complete their CNA1 and CNA2. 

To learn more and apply, call 503-251-6130 or email AHPNRecruitment@ah.org.

As a Health Scholar, you will gain firsthand experience in clinical and administrative health care settings, becoming an integral part of the care delivery team. You will assist with basic patient care alongside nurses and physicians, while learning the “business” of healthcare, preparing you for a health care career. This role also helps you earn volunteer hours for medical, nursing, and other graduate programs, while positioning you for entry-level healthcare positions.

Gain the experience and education you need to be a hospital chaplain through our clinical pastoral education program. Learn more about our CPE program.

College students in their sophomore or junior year are eligible to apply for nonclinical internships through Adventist Health.

High school students have an opportunity to learn all the ins and outs of what it takes to run a hospital through our Student Healthcare Leaders program. The program is free to accepted applicants and provides weekly engagement with clinical and nonclinical departments throughout the hospital.