School of Nursing

School of Nursing

Dual Degree Admissions: B.S. to Master’s, D.N.P. or Ph.D.

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博彩网站’s dual degree pathways set you on a direct path from your B.S. in nursing to an advanced degree.

Earn your B.S. and advanced nursing degree

Apply for your B.S. and advanced nursing degree in one step. 博彩网站’s dual degree pathways let you move on to a master’s, D.N.P. or Ph.D. without reapplying. 

  • One application, two degrees. Apply once for your B.S. and advanced nursing degree. 
  • No reapplying. Move directly into a Master’s (M.N.E. or HSOL), D.N.P. (FNP, Nurse-Midwifery, PNP or PMHNP) or Ph.D. program after earning your B.S. 
  • Advance your career faster. Earn your degrees without delays, so you can focus on your future. 
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Nursing scholarships

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A seamless path to your advanced nursing degree

Explore our dual admissions options and find the path that’s right for you. 

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Online RN to B.S. to Master’s (M.N.E. or HSOL)

Earn your B.S. in nursing, then move directly into a master's in nursing education (M.N.E.) or a master’s in health systems and organizational leadership (HSOL). 

You: An RN with an associate degree interested in becoming a nurse educator or a nurse leader 

Prerequisites: An associate degree in nursing and an RN license in your state 

Length: 9 months to complete the B.S., then 19 months for the M.N.E. or 18 months for the HSOL master’s 

Location: Online coursework with some in-person requirements for the M.N.E. and HSOL programs. 

Explore application requirements for the online RN to B.S. to M.N. dual admissions program.

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Accelerated B.S. to D.N.P. (FNP, Nurse-Midwifery, PNP or PMHNP)

Earn your B.S. in nursing, then complete a Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) for a career as a family nurse practitioner, nurse-midwife, pediatric nurse practitioner or psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. 

You: Have a bachelor’s degree in another field and want to become an advanced practice nurse.

Prerequisites: A bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field and prerequisite courses 

Length: 15 months to complete the B.S., then 3 years for the D.N.P. 

Location: Portland. FNP and PMHNP offer a distance learning option in Ashland. 

Explore application requirements for the Accelerated B.S. to D.N.P. dual admissions program.

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Accelerated B.S. to Ph.D.

Earn your B.S. in nursing, then complete your Ph.D. 

You: Have a bachelor’s degree in another field and want to pursue a career in academic research and education.  

Prerequisites: A bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field, prerequisite courses and a faculty mentor with aligned research interests 

Length: 15 months to complete the B.S., then 4 to 6 years for the Ph.D. 

Location: Portland 

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Application requirements

Requirements for online RN to B.S. to Master’s in Nursing programs

To apply, you need:   

  • An associate degree (A.D.N. or A.S.N.) from an accredited community college  
  • Current RN license from any U.S. state or plans to have one within one term of starting your program 
  • GPA of 3.0 across all undergraduate and graduate courses 

Before you start your program, you must complete all prerequisite courses and earn a C- or higher in each. You must complete the statistics prerequisite with a B- or higher within five years of starting. If your course was completed earlier, you can submit a time limit waiver form. 

How to apply

Follow these steps to apply: 

  • Review application deadlines
  • Visit Nursing CAS to apply. Choose the dual admission RN to B.S. to Master’s in Nursing Education or Health Systems and Organizational Leadership.
  • Enter your college coursework in Nursing CAS.
  • Submit 3 letters of reference, your resume and essays in Nursing CAS.
  • Send transcripts to Nursing CAS. Contact Nursing CAS to ensure your transcripts arrive.

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Requirements for Accelerated B.S. to Ph.D. and D.N.P. programs

To apply, you need:  

  • A B.S. in any non-nursing major or be on track to complete your degree by the time your program starts 
  • A GPA of 3.0 across all undergraduate and graduate courses, including all science courses 
  • One anatomy and physiology course (with lab)

Before you start your program, you must complete all prerequisite courses and earn a B- or higher in each. You must complete the statistics prerequisite within five years of starting. If your course was completed earlier, you can submit a time limit waiver form. 

How to apply

Follow these steps to apply:  

If you’re applying to the Accelerated B.S. to Ph.D. program, you must also submit a sample of scholarly work and identify a faculty member whose research aligns with your interests. If you need help connecting with faculty, email Rachel Rogers at rogersra@ohsu.edu. 

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