In order to enroll, you will need to have access to a computer with sufficient WIFI.  If you need help with either of the two items listed above, please email us at healthsciences@chemeketa.edu. 

Due to COVID-19, the BNA class schedule is a tentative scheudle and may be subject to change at anytime. Depending on cirumstances, some of the class hours may be remote and or in person.

NEW: Summer Schedule change as of March 26, 2021. 

Class/Lab: June 21 - July 15, Monday - Thursday, 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Clinical: July 19 - August 9, Monday - Thursday, 2:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Mock Skills: August 10, 4:00pm - 9:30 pm

Salem Campus

• Download and complete the 2021-2022 Salem Campus BNA Application
• Please see table below for application submission dates.
• Submit your completed application packet to healthsciences@chemeketa.edu 

Yamhill Valley Campus

Summer Term applications are accepted electronically until June 11, 2021 or until the class is full. 

Summer 2021 Application 

Applications are accepted via scan/fax/email only, and on a first come/first served basis. There are 8 spots for the class- the addresses are below:

Fax Number: 503.584.7546
Email/scan: yamhillcte@chemeketa.edu 

If you have questions, please email Yamhill Valley Campus Career Tech Ed Programs.

Upon entry into the program, you will be required to pass a criminal background check. 

Failure to complete the background check or a background check revealing a disqualifying criminal history will mean you are ineligible to participate in the BNA course.

Disqualifying crimes can be found in the Oregon Department of Human Services Aging & People with Disabilities and Developmental Disabilities ORS 443.004/OAR 407.007.0275 Crimes list. For more information and more in-depth list, click here. 

For licensure with the Oregon State Board of Nursing, please visit the following links for DHS and OSBN's criminal history requirements. 

• Oregon Department of Human Services criminal history requirements and policies, located in Division 7
• Oregon Board of Nursing’s criminal history requirements and policies, found in Division 1 of the Nurse Practice Act 

Total cost for the BNA program at both the Salem and Yamhill Valley campuses is $1,412. Costs are subject to change. They include –

• Tuition and fees
• Textbook
• Scrubs for clinical, stethoscope, gait belt, etc.

Non-credit courses are not eligible for financial aid

Some of our offerings are offered at a lower cost because they are grant funded. 

Additional Fees

Students will be required to pay for –

• A background check – approx. $45
• Required drug testing – approx. $45
• Immunizations – cost varies
• CPR training – cost varies
• Parking pass – approx. $25

After course completion, you will be responsible for testing fees for the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) include –

• Application to test – $106
• Fingerprinting – $64.50

BNA Prerequisites

• Chemeketa student identification number and Chemeketa email address
• Successful completion of RD 080 and RD085 or RD090 with a C or higher or placement into RD115 via Chemeketa's placement test or proof of completing an Associate Degree or equivalent credits or higher
• Successful completion of CPR Certification - American Heart Association "BLS Provider Level"
• Attendance at mandatory orientation, passing the criminal background check and required drug screen, and completing required immunizations
• Mandatory orientation for applicants accepted into the class
• Commitment to being at every class session and clinical session
• Reliable transportation

Instructions on how to complete background check and drug screen will be given to accepted applicants only. 

For more information call the Health Sciences Dept at 503.399.5058.