University of Portland Bulletin 2024-2025

Nursing

[This program is not currently accepting new students.]

The School of Nursing & Health Innovations offers an innovative doctor of nursing practice (D.N.P.) program with a focus on primary care, developing a sustained partnership with patients, and providing integrated, accessible health care services in the primary care setting. Students enrolled in the D.N.P. program are registered nurses who hold a bachelor of science degree in nursing or a master's degree in nursing and become primary care F.N.P.s and earn the D.N.P. degree. The School of Nursing & Health Innovations' D.N.P. program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and is approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.

Please see the Pamplin School of Business Graduate School Programs section for information about the Post-Baccalaureate and Post-Graduate Certificates in Healthcare Management.

D.N.P. Degree Requirements

To qualify for the D.N.P. degree, students must:

  1. Complete all required semester credit hours.
  2. Achieve a cumulative grade point average (G.P.A.) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  3. Earn a grade of C or above or Pass in all required courses.
  4. Meet the D.N.P. program outcomes.
  5. Successfully complete the scholarly project and directed clinical.
  6. Complete a portfolio.