Nursing
M. Katherine Crabtree, DNSc, director
Faculty: Braband, Crabtree, Craig, Decker, Kindler, Moceri, Napolitano, Nelson, O’Lynn, Pate, Potter, Rosenstiel, Warner, Wilson-Anderson
The School of Nursing offers a doctor of nursing practice (D.N.P.) program with the family nurse practitioner (F.N.P.) population focus and a master of science (M.S.) degree in nursing with a clinical nurse leader (C.N.L.) focus, each designed to provide an opportunity for nurses to pursue advanced study and practice in nursing. The programs are open to nurses with baccalaureate and master's degrees in nursing and students currently enrolled in the the alternate entry master’s at the University of Portland (AEM UP) program who successfully complete the pre-licensure component. The School of Nursing graduate programs are approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Graduate Degree Requirements
To complete the requirements for a graduate degree in nursing, students must:
- Complete required semester credit hours for the program of study selected.
- Maintain a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0.
- Earn a grade of B or above in all nursing courses with a clinical component.
- Earn a grade of B- or above in all non-clinical courses.
- Meet end of program competencies.
- Complete residency.
Program Format and Computer Requirements
The D.N.P. and C.N.L. programs are offered in a blended format of monthly in-person immersion weekend sessions and web-based teaching and learning modalities. It is the responsibility of the students enrolled in these programs to ensure that they have consistent and full access to the internet and PilotsUP portal from their personal computers. Further, all graduate nursing students must download the most current version of Microsoft Office, the most up up-to-date Adobe Reader software, and the most current version of Internet Explorer and/or Mozilla Firefox on their machines. The University provides technical assistance for access issues through the help desk (help@up.edu) and the resources to download the latest version of Microsoft Office at no cost to enrolled students.
Student Handbook
The School of Nursing graduate student handbook is available on the School of Nursing website. Students have the responsibility to acquaint themselves with its contents and are held accountable for all statements within.