Program Overview

School of Nursing

The School of Nursing at OHSU offers a variety of programs for students pursuing a career in nursing. These programs include:

• Bachelor's Programs
  • Bachelor of Science (3-year)
  • Accelerated Bachelor of Science
  • Online RN to B.S. Degree
  • On-Campus Post-A.A.S. to B.S.
  • Online B.S. in Nursing Concurrent Enrollment
  • Dual Admissions: B.S. to Advanced Degrees
• Online Master's Programs
  • Health Systems and Organizational Leadership
  • Master's in Nursing Education
• D.N.P. and Ph.D. Programs
  • Ph.D. in Nursing Degree
  • Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Degree (AGACNP)
  • Family Nurse Practitioner Degree (FNP)
  • Nurse Anesthesia Degree
  • Nurse-Midwifery Degree
  • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)
  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Degree
  • Post-Master's D.N.P. (online)

Locations

The School of Nursing has multiple locations, including:

• Ashland Campus
• Bend Program
• Klamath Falls Campus
• La Grande Campus
• Monmouth Campus
• Portland Campus

Post-Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) Degree

The Post-Master's D.N.P. program at OHSU prepares students with the expertise to drive better patient outcomes and take on leadership roles in nursing.

Program Curriculum

To earn a Post-Master's D.N.P. from OHSU, students need a total of 46 credits, including:

• 6 elective credits
• 24 D.N.P. core credits
• 9 practicum credits
• 7 D.N.P project credits

Program Length and GPA

• Length: 2 years, with the option to attend part-time and take up to four years
• GPA: A minimum 3.0 GPA is required to graduate

Student Learning Outcomes

The Post-Master's D.N.P. program prepares students to:

• Prepare for clinical practice by mastering specialty skills and understanding the science behind them
• Use ethical principles and professional standards in clinical care, research, and teaching
• Assess new health care systems and policies that affect the cost and quality of patient care
• Complete a clinical improvement project to contribute to the field and apply what they've learned about improvement science
• Communicate and work effectively with other professionals to improve health outcomes for individuals or populations
• Reflect on their knowledge regularly and identify areas for growth to support lifelong learning

Degree Requirements

• Total credits: 46
• D.N.P. core classes: 24 credits
• Practicum: 9 credits
• D.N.P. project: 7 credits
• Electives: 6 credits
• Minimum GPA: 3.0

Application Requirements

Before applying, students must have:

• A B.S. or B.S.N. and a M.S.
• A current APRN license (CNS, NP, CNM, or CRNA) in the state where clinical coursework will take place
• Recommended: One year of work experience in advanced nursing practice
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 in undergraduate and graduate courses

Class Descriptions

The Post-Master's D.N.P. program includes classes such as:

• NURS 721: Ethics for APN
• NURS 722: Informatics & Technology for Healthcare
• NURS 723: Critical Appraisal of Evidence
• NURS 724: Application of Evidence to Clinical Practice
• NURS 725: Improvement Science
• NURS 726: Health Care Economics and Finance
• NURS 727: Leadership & Health Systems
• NURS 728: Health Policy and Population Health
• NURS 703A: DNP Project Planning
• NURS 703B: DNP Project

Faculty and Program Leaders

The Post-Master's D.N.P. program is led by experienced faculty, including:

• Heather Wiggins, D.N.P., FNP-C, RN

Accreditation

OHSU is accredited by the NWCCU, and the OHSU School of Nursing is accredited by the CCNE.