Nurse Practitioner (NP) Programs in Oregon
Becoming a nurse practitioner in Oregon requires applicants for np certification hold a valid, unencumbered Oregon registered nurse license and complete a master's degree in nursing program with a nurse practitioner specialization in the area or field you will seek certification and ultimately practice. The master's degree in nursing must be NLNAC or CCNE accredited. The nurse practitioner program must also meet the educational requirements that have been set by the Oregon State Board of Nursing - Nurse Practice Act under standards for nurse practitioner programs rule: OAR 851-050-0001, which can be found at (http://governor.oregon.gov/OSBN/pdfs/npa/Div50.pdf)*. What this means is that you will need to research the nurse practitioner programs offered in the state of Oregon to make sure they meet these requirements. The programs listed below should meet the requirements, but please confirm with the schools when contacted.
Between the online/distance learning and campus based nurse practitioner programs offered in Oregon there is quite a range of offerings. Online nurse practitioner programs will need to meet the requirements set forth in OAR 851-050-0001, so again inquire when contacting the programs. Online formats have become increasingly popular for busy professional nurses as well as those nurses based in rural locations without convenient access to a college or university campus that offers a nurse practitioner program. Clinical requirements are completed at clinical sites arranged by a nursing program advisor and a clinical site facility professional. Every effort is made to arrange for the clinical requirements to take place in the student's local geography. The online nurse practitioner programs listed below accept students from the state of Oregon, request information from them to learn more.
Nurse practitioner salaries in Oregon vary by specialization, location, facility, experience and other factors, but for a ballpark figure the Advance for Nurse Practitioners 2007 Salary Survey reported that the average annual salary for nurse practitioners in Oregon was $85,703. The job outlook for nurse practitioners should be quite positive as health care organizations in Oregon move toward more cost-effective strategies for patient care, which involves more patients being seen by nurse practitioners. You might also be interested in the other MSN programs offered in Oregon. Get started researching programs by contacting the schools below.
*(Sources: Oregon State Board of Nursing)
Online Nurse Practitioner Programs Offered in Oregon
Georgetown University School of Nursing & Health Studies - Online
The Georgetown University School of Nursing & Health Studies Graduate nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME) accredits the certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs. These programs are enrolling now. Request information today.
Programs Offered Online: MSN - (Specializations: Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwifery/Women's Health Nurse Practitioner)
- Click Here to request information from Georgetown University School of Nursing & Health Studies.
Saint Joseph's College of Maine Online Division of Graduate & Professional Studies
The Saint Joseph's College of Maine Online RN to BSN and MSN Nursing Programs are Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited. The MSN/EDU and MSN/Admin degree programs can be combined as joint degrees, MSN/MHA or MSN/MBA. These programs are accepting applications now.
Programs Offered: Online RN to BSN, Online MSN - (Tracks: Administration, Education and Family Nurse Practitioner)
- Click Here to request information about the Saint Joseph's College of Maine Online MSN programs.
Kaplan University
Programs Offered: RN to BSN, RN to MS in Nursing, MS in Nursing - (Tracks: Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Administrator, Nurse Educator, Nurse Informatics), Graduate Certificate - (Tracks: Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Administrator, Nurse Educator, Nurse Informatics)
- Click Here to request information about the Kaplan University Nursing Programs.
Spring Arbor University
The Spring Arbor University MSN programs are in the accreditation process with the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and are accredited by the The Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The MSN - Nurse Practitioner program is designed to prepare graduates to sit for National certification as an Adult and/or Gerontology Nurse Practitioner. Request information about these MSN programs today.
Programs Offered: Online MSN - (Concentrations: MSN/MBA, MSN/Education, MSN/Nurse Practitioner)
- Click Here to request information from Spring Arbor University.
Liberty University - Department of Nursing
Liberty University's Online MSN - Clinical Nurse Specialist Acute Care Track is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. Graduates are prepared for national certification as a CNS and work as practitioners and/or educators. This program is enrolling now. Request information today!
Program Offered: MSN - Acute Care Track Online
- Click Here to request information from the Liberty University Online MSN Program
Frontier Nursing University - Distance Education
The Frontier Nursing University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of College and Schools. They offer online MSN Programs with post masters certificates in the following areas: Certified Nurse Midwifery (accredited by ACME), Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner (accredited by the NLNAC). FSMFN also offers an online DNP program accredited by the AACN.
Programs Offered: Online ADN - MSN (Tracks: Nurse Midwifery) , Online MSN - (Tracks: Nurse Midwifery), DNP (Online)
- Click Here for more information about the Frontier Nursing University distance education programs.
Graceland University - School of Nursing
The RN-BSN, RN to BSN/MSN and MSN programs are CCNE and NLNAC accredited. RN to BSN and RN to BSN/MSN program Practicums can be completed in the student's community.
Online Programs Offered: RN to BSN, RN to BSN/MSN and MSN - (Specializations: Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator), Post-Graduate Certificate (Specializations: Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Education), Doctor of Nursing Practice DNP (Online)
- Click Here to request information from Graceland University.
Regis University - Loretto Height School of Nursing
The Regis University School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Programs Offered: RN to BSN, RN to MS in Nursing (Tracks: Leadership in Health Care Systems - Management or Education), Online DNP - (Tracks: Advanced Practice Nursing, Advanced Leadership in Health Care)
- Click Here to request information about the Online DNP program.
Philadelphia University - Distance Education
The Midwifery Institute is accredited by the American Commission for Midwifery Education.
Programs Offered: MS Completion Program - Midwifery, MS in Disaster Medicine and Management, MS - Midwifery.
- Click Here for information about the Philadelphia University's Online Master's in Disaster Medicine & Management Program.
- Click Here for information about the Online MS - Midwifery Programs.
Schools Based in Oregon Offering Nurse Practitioner Programs
Oregon Health & Science University School of Nursing
The School of Nursing undergraduate and master programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
Programs Offered: BSN, Accelerated BSN, Online RN to BSN, MSN - (Specializations: Family NP, Psychiatric Mental Health NP, Nurse Anesthesia, Certified Nurse Midwifery, Community Health Nursing Education, Gerontological Nursing Education), Post - Master's Certificate, BS to PhD, PhD, DNP
- Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) School of Nursing--Portland, 3455 SW U.S. Veterans Hospital Rd. (SN-5S), Portland, OR 97239-2941, PH: 503-494-7444
University of Portland School of Nursing
The School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
Programs Offered: BSN, MS - AEM UP (Alternate Entry master’s at UP – for students with a non-nursing degree - these students earn an MS clinical nurse leader specialty), MS degree in nursing - clinical nurse leader specialty, RN-MS - (for people with associate degree and have an RN - clinical nurse specialty), Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) - family nurse practitioner specialty
- University of Portland School of Nursing, Buckley Center 315, MSC 153, 5000 N Willamette Blvd., Portland OR 97203, PH: 503-943-7211
