Nursing

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

Faculty: Braband, Cox, Craig, Krautscheid, Lancaster, Moceri, Napolitano, Potter, Stillwell, Vermeesch,

The School of Nursing offers a doctor of nursing practice (D.N.P.) program and a master of science (MS) degree in nursing program, each designed to provide an opportunity for nurses to pursue advanced study and practice in nursing. The D.N.P. program has two study options: the post-baccalaureate B.S.N.-D.N.P. program of study and the post-master’s N.P.-D.N.P. program of study. Students who enter the D.N.P. program with a bachelor of science in nursing (B.S.N.) or who have a master's degree in nursing, but are not nurse practitioners are admitted to the B.S.N.-D.N.P. program of study to become family nurse practitioners (F.N.P.) and earn the DNP degree; students who enter the DNP program as master's-prepared nurse practitioners retain their nurse practitioner specialty and earn the D.N.P. degree. The master of science degree in nursing program has two 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 grade point average (G.P.A.) of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
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 outcomes/competencies.
6. Complete residency/program practica/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, Safari, Chrome and/or Mozilla Firefox on their devices. The University provides technical assistance at no cost to enrolled students through the Help Desk (help@up.edu).

Student Handbook

The School of Nursing Graduate Student Handbook is available on the School of Nursing website. Students are responsible for acquainting themselves with its contents and are held accountable for all statements within.