Nursing

Susan Stillwell, D.N.P., associate dean

Faculty: Braband, Cox, Craig, Kindler, Mayer, Moceri, Napolitano, Potter, Silva, Stillwell, Vermeesch, Warner

The School of Nursing offers a doctor of nursing practice (D.N.P.) program and a master of science (M.S.) program, each designed to provide an opportunity for nurses to pursue advanced study and practice in nursing. The D.N.P. degree program has two tracks: (1) post-bachelor of science in nursing (B.S.N.) or post-master's non-nurse practitioner and (2) post-master's for nurses already licensed and certified as nurse practitioners. Students who enter the D.N.P. program with a B.S.N. or a non-nurse practitioner master's degree become family nurse practitioners and earn the D.N.P. degree; students who enter the D.N.P. program as master's-prepared nurse practitioners retain their nurse practitioner specialty and earn the D.N.P. degree. The M.S. program has two program options: (1) Clinical Nurse Leader and (2) Nurse Educator. 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:

1. Complete required semester credit hours for the program of study selected.
2. Maintain a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0.
3. Earn a grade of B or above in all nursing courses with a clinical component.
4. Earn a grade of B- or above in all non-clinical courses.
5. Meet end of program competencies.
6. Complete residency/final project.

Program Format and Computer Requirements

The D.N.P. and M.S. 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-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 through the Help Desk (help@up.edu) for access issues and resources to download, at no cost to enrolled students, the latest version of Microsoft Office.

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.