University of Portland BSN Nursing Reviews

Nursing program

• Through revolutionary relational teaching, their students achieve academic excellence in a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) training program that will transform the future of health and also healthcare. University of Portland (UP) pupils are prepared as professional nurses who lead clinical practice from a place of credibility and also with a commitment to social justice for the most vulnerable populations in all settings across the continuum of healthcare delivery.
• The University of Portland nurses understand the significance of attaining optimal health and wellness for everyone, despite social, economic, or health-related factors, and they strive for resilience in the face of whatever health challenges their patients, families, or communities may encounter.

About the school

• The University of Portland (UP) is a non-public Roman Catholic University situated in Portland, Oregon, United States of America. It is associated with the Congregation of Holy Cross, which also established UP’s sister school the University of Notre Dame.

Total estimated cost of attendance is approximate $27,250

Following are the minimum requirements for BSN Nursing Program. Minimum admission standards include:

Freshman applicants must meet the general entrance requirements of the University as stated in the Office of Admissions section of the University Bulletin and on the Office of Admissions website. The Office of Admissions will begin accepting applications September 1. The priority deadline for freshman applications for the 2018-2019 academic year is November 15.

• All entering nursing freshmen must complete a high school or college level chemistry course prior to enrolling in BIO 205.
• All entering nursing freshmen with a recentered verbal SAT score is 0 to 530 or whose ACT score is 0 to 22, must enroll in ENG 107 in addition to other core requirements.

Progression into the SON upper division major is based on the following criteria:

• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above by end of sophomore year.
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above in the required sciences that are taken at the University of Portland by end of sophomore year. Any 4-year student wishing to transfer a science class from another institution first needs the permission of the associate dean for baccalaureate education and must earn a grade of B or better in that course. Grades of C- or lower in any required science course or pass/no pass are not allowed.
• A grade of C or better in NRS 101, NRS 202 and NRS 203.
• Completion of all prerequisite coursework. Students may only repeat BIO 205: Foundations of Biology if they receive a C- or lower in the course per University of Portland academic regulations.
• Students may only repeat one upper division science course one time, and only if they receive a grade of C- or lower, per University of Portland academic regulations or with permission of the associate dean for baccalaureate education.
• Satisfactory completion of all clinical entry requirements, including required drug screen and immunizations.

Contact:

Address: 5000 N Willamette Blvd, Portland, OR 97203, USA

Phone: 503-943-8000

Website: https://www1.up.edu/