Alternate Entry Master’s at University of Portland (AEM UP)
The alternate entry master’s at University of Portland (AEM UP) program is for individuals with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree who not only seek to enter the profession of nursing but also seek advanced preparation through graduate study. AEM UP students have the option to complete either the master of science — clinical nurse leader (M.S.-C.N.L.) program or the doctor of nursing practice — family nurse practitioner (D.N.P.-F.N.P.) program. The AEM UP program has two components:
- Pre-licensure component — this component consists of 5 semesters of full-time study (6-13 semester hours per semester plus 765 clinical hours). It requires a full-time commitment for class and clinical experience. The pre-licensure component, courses and expected outcomes reflect professional standards and guidelines including The Essentials of Baccalaureate Nursing Education for Professional Nursing Practice (AACN, 2008).
- Advanced graduate study component — this component includes advanced coursework and extensive clinical experience. There are two program options:
a. Master of Science — Clinical Nurse Leader (M.S.-C.N.L.): Students admitted to the M.S.-C.N.L. program complete the advanced graduate study component in approximately 2 years and are required to complete a minimum of 500 clinical hours.
b. Doctor of Nursing Practice—Family Nurse Practitioner (D.N.P.-F.N.P.): Students admitted to the D.N.P.-FNP program complete the advanced graduate study component in 4 years and are required to complete a minimum of 1,050 clinical hours.
Degree Requirements
AEM UP Pre-Licensure Component Curriculum
| NRS 507 | Population Health Nursing in a Multicultural Context/Pre-licensure AE | 6 |
| NRS 510 | Nursing of Families/Pre-licensure AE | 2 |
| NRS 511 | Physiological Nursing/Pre-licensure AE | 4 |
| NRS 512 | Clinical Skills/Pre-licensure AE | 2 |
| NRS 513 | Pathophysiology/Pre-licensure AE | 3 |
| NRS 515 | Pharmacotherapeutics/Pre-licensure AE | 3 |
| NRS 516 | Professional Role Development I/Pre-licensure AE | 1 |
| NRS 517 | Advanced Physiological Nursing/Pre-licensure AE | 7 |
| NRS 518 | Mental Health Nursing/Pre-licensure AE | 4 |
| NRS 524 | Leadership and Health Policy for Advanced Nursing Practice/Pre-licensure AE | 3 |
| NRS 529 | Practicum with Seminar/Pre-licensure AE | 5 |
| NRS 536 | Professional Role Development II/Pre-licensure AE | 2 |
| NRS 545 | Nursing of Childbearing and Childbearing Families/Pre-licensure AE | 6 |
| NRS 546 | Evidence-based Nursing/Pre-licensure AE | 3 |
| NRS 563 | Personal Preparation for Licensure/Pre-licensure AE | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 52 |
Total credit hours includes 765 total clinical/lab hours. The following AEM UP pre-licensure courses include the following clinical/lab hours: NRS 507 – 90 clinical hours, NRS 511 – 90 clinical hours, NRS 512 – 90 lab and clinical hours, NRS 517 – 135 clinical hours, NRS 518 – 90 clinical hours, NRS 529 – 180 clinical hours and NRS 545 – 90 clinical hours.
At the end of the pre-licensure component, a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 must be achieved for entry into the advanced graduate study component. A current RN license to practice nursing in Oregon must also be obtained before entry into the advanced graduate study component of the program.
AEM UP Advanced Graduate Study Component Curriculum for Master of Science — Clinical Nurse Leader Program
| NRS 500 | Statistical and Quantitative Analysis | 3 |
| NRS 501 | Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice Leadership | 3 |
| NRS 534 | The Role of the CNL | 3 |
| NRS 566 | Resources Management in the Micro Environment | 3 |
| NRS 567 | Communication and Relationships | 3 |
| NRS 568 | Information Knowledge Systems | 2 |
| NRS 569 | Human Population Ecology | 3 |
| NRS 570 | Advanced Clinical Foundations | 4 |
| NRS 585 | Foundations of Integrative Health | 1 |
| NRS 586 | Evidence for Integrative Health | 1 |
| NRS 587 | Integrative Health Leadership | 1 |
| NRS 589 | Applied Research: Evaluation and Evidence-Based Practice | Variable |
| NRS 593 | Clinical Nurse Leader as Practice I | 3 |
| NRS 595 | Clinical Nurse Leader as Practice II | 3 |
| NRS 596 | Clinical Nurse Leader Residency | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 42 |
Total credit hours includes 500 total clinical hours. The following M.S.-C.N.L. courses include the following clinical/lab hours:
NRS 570 – 45 lab hours,
NRS 593 – 100 clinical hours,
NRS 595 – 100 clinical hours and
NRS 596 – 300 clinical hours.
AEM UP Advanced Graduate Study Component Curriculum for Doctor of Nursing Practice — Family Nurse Practitioner Program
| NRS 500 | Statistical and Quantitative Analysis | 3 |
| NRS 501 | Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice Leadership | 3 |
| NRS 502 | Professional Role Development for Advanced Practice Nursing | 2-3 |
| NRS 520 | Health Assessment for Advanced Practice | 3 |
| NRS 521 | Nursing of Families for Advanced Practice | 2 |
| NRS 522 | Management of Adults with Acute and Simple Chronic Conditions | 5 |
| NRS 523 | Management of Pediatric Clients with Acute and Chronic Conditions | 4 |
| NRS 525 | Management of Conditions Common to Women | 2 |
| NRS 527 | Management of Adults and Older Adults with Complex Chronic Illnesses | 5 |
| NRS 533 | Management of Conditions Common to Men | 2 |
| NRS 537 | Management of Common Mental Health Conditions in Primary Care | 2 |
| NRS 538 | Focused Practicum on Wellness and Screening | 1 |
| NRS 543 | Social and Health Policy | 3 |
| NRS 547 | Organizational and Systems Leadership | 3 |
| NRS 548 | Translational Research | 3 |
| NRS 566 | Resources Management in the Micro Environment | 3 |
| NRS 567 | Communication and Relationships | 3 |
| NRS 568 | Information Knowledge Systems | 2 |
| NRS 569 | Human Population Ecology | 3 |
| NRS 571 | Advanced Pathophysiology I | 2 |
| NRS 572 | Advanced Pathophysiology II | 2 |
| NRS 575 | Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics | 3 |
| NRS 581 | Integrative Health I: Concepts of Health and Healing | 2 |
| NRS 582 | Integrative Health II: Approaches to Care | 2 |
| NRS 583 | Integrative Health III: Nutrition and Herbal Therapy | 2 |
| NRS 584 | Integrative Health IV: Mind Body Connections | 2 |
| NRS 589 | Applied Research: Evaluation and Evidence-Based Practice | Variable |
| NRS 597 | Practice Improvement Project | 1 |
| NRS 598 | Residency for Post Baccalaureate FNP Students | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 83 |
Total credit hours includes 1,050 total clinical hours. The following D.N.P.-F.N.P. courses include the following clinical/lab hours:
NRS 520 - 45 lab hours,
NRS 522 - 180 clinical hours,
NRS 523 - 120 clinical hours,
NRS 525 - 120 clinical hours,
NRS 527 - 180 clinical hours,
NRS 537 - 60 clinical hours,
NRS 538 - 30 clinical hours and
NRS 598 - 360 clinical hours.