As part of its multifaceted public mission, Oregon Health &
Science University (OHSU) strives for excellence in education,
research, clinical practice, scholarship and community service.
The University is dedicated to educating the next generation of
health and high-technology professionals, scientists and
environmental engineers for leadership in their fields.
While OHSU's primary education units are the Schools of
Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing and Science & Engineering, its
training extends beyond the 100-acre Marquam Hill campus in
Portland to every corner of the state.
Classrooms take many forms: the traditional schoolroom, a
practitioner's office in rural Oregon or in the inner city, a
biomedical research laboratory or a home for the elderly. The
University's services provide a rich environment for clinical and
research experiences for students who work side-by-side with
clinicians as well as scientists.
The School of Nursing has consistently been ranked as one of the
top nursing institutions in the nation and one of the top schools
receiving research funding. It is dedicated to compassionate and
excellent care, research and patient advocacy within an
increasingly complex health care system. Our programs are
responsive to the changing needs of the health care system as
well as the needs of students.
We offer both undergraduate degree and graduate degree programs
in a variety of formats, locations and specialties. Classes are
offered at four campuses--Ashland, Klamath Falls, La Grande and
Portland--and during the evenings or through intensive weekends.
The School of Nursing is CCNE accredited.
Bachelor of Science with a Major in Nursing
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Our Bachelor of Science (BS) with a major in nursing program is a
full-time, 3-year program in which students take classes and work
with nurse preceptors in clinical settings with varying hours and
schedules. The program requires the completion of 180 quarter
credits - 87 credits of non-nursing courses (45 of which are
prerequisite courses) and 93 credits in the nursing major.
Following graduation, graduates are eligible to take the National
Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX) and the State Board
examination for registered nurse licensure. This program is
offered at each of our statewide campuses: Ashland, Klamath
Falls, La Grande and Portland.
RN-to-BS
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Designed for working registered nurses, our RN-to-BS program is
available statewide through four campuses. Each student works
with a faculty adviser to develop a program of study. Although
program length will vary depending upon the student's previous
education and the number of credits taken each quarter, the
program can be completed in 2 years on a part-time status.
Accelerated Bachelor of Science with a major in Nursing (ABS)
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The Accelerated Bachelor of Science with a major in Nursing (ABS)
program is designed specifically for people who already have an
accredited bachelor's degree in non-nursing field but are wishing
to earn their BS with a major in Nursing. Applicants must
complete 28 quarter credit hours of prerequisite courses.
Once admitted, students will complete a generalist nursing
curriculum that is comprised of 5 quarters or 15 months of
full-time nursing course work including both didactic and
clinical rotations. The BS degree is awarded at the successful
completion of the undergraduate course work, and graduates are
eligible to take the National Council Licensing Examination
(NCLEX).
This program will prepare the graduate for RN licensure and will
also give interested students the necessary credentials to pursue
a graduate degree in nursing.
Accelerated Bachelor of Science-to-Master's
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The Accelerated Bachelor of Science to Master's (ABS-to-Master's)
program is designed to allow those students with a Bachelor of
Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) with a major other than
nursing to take the nursing courses required to get a BS with a
major in nursing and then continue into the master-level courses
that are required to achieve a psychiatric mental health nurse
practitioner or certified nurse midwifery Master of Science (MS)
or Master of Nursing (MN) degree.
Students on this track are accepted to either the nurse midwifery
or psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program and will
start that course work after completing the required courses
necessary to achieve the BS degree and pass the nursing licensure
exam.
This 3-year program begins with a 5-quarter, full-time course of
study in the undergraduate program, beginning summer term. At the
completion of the Bachelor of Science Nursing curriculum, the BS
degree is awarded and graduates are eligible for professional
registered nurse licensing examinations. The graduate program
course work begins following completion of the BS degree and
nursing licensure exam (NCLEX) in the fall term.
Master's in Nursing
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OHSU is home to 10 top ranked graduate programs. The School of
Nursing offers students rich and vital settings in which to study
and explore graduate nursing specialties in the following areas:
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse Anesthesia
- Nursing Education (offered as a Post Master's Certificate
only)
- Nursing Education with an emphasis in Community Health
Nursing
- Nursing Education with an emphasis in Gerontological Nursing
- Nurse-Midwifery
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be awarded the
Master of Science (MS) or Master of Nursing (MN) degree.
Post-Master's Certificates
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For nurses who already have master's degrees, the School of
Nursing offers the Post-Master's Certificates in the specialties
listed above as well as advanced practice gerontology and nursing
education (no emphasis required).
Students can add to their credentials by qualifying for
eligibility as a nurse practitioner or a clinical nurse
specialist in one or several specialties. Most certificate
options take an additional 1 -2 years of course work and clinical
hours. Depending on your interests, previous education and
experience, the program can be tailored to meet your specific
needs.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing
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Our PhD program offers students a rich and varied academic and
research environment with high-level course work and mentored
experiences. Graduates are prepared to assume roles in research,
education and policy-making settings.
The post-doctoral program helps doctoral-prepared nurses to
launch independent research careers related to the nursing care
of individuals and families and older populations. Postdoctoral
fellows are funded for 2 years of research training activities.
Bachelor's-to-PhD
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The post-baccalaureate doctoral program is a mentored graduate
program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in
nursing. The program is designed to support baccalaureate
prepared nurses who wish to be nurse scientists. The program will
provide the doctoral education needed to be able to launch their
post-doctoral research programs early in their nursing careers.
Who is eligible for the post-baccalaureate doctoral program?
- Current nurses with a bachelor's degree in nursing
- Current "senior" undergraduate nursing students who will
receive a bachelor's degree and pass the registered nurse
licensure exam prior to the start of the PhD program in the Fall.
- Must be a licensed RN within the state of Oregon prior to
matriculation.
- Demonstrated commitment to a teaching and research career in
nursing.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
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The field of nursing is ever changing, and the role of the nurse
is expanding into new leadership roles and clinical arenas. In
order to keep pace with the changing scope of practice, the DNP
degree program will help nurses expand their knowledge and
increase their understanding of policy, systems, economics,
evaluation, and the need for greater translation of research into
practice.
The post-master's DNP program is designed to enhance the role of
the practicing clinician. The post-baccalaureate program is
designed to train and expand nurses into the advanced practice
nurse role. As a graduate of this practice-focused doctoral
degree program, both tracks will allow the graduate to examine
the health system you currently work in and support the career
trajectory for those pursuing expert clinical practice and
leadership.