Partner Student Enrollment Commitment
B.S. Nursing Program (OCNE)

Achieving the Bachelor of Science with a major in nursing degree:

As a current student at Lane CC, Clackamas CC, Mt. Hood CC, Rogue CC, Umpqua CC, or Southwestern Oregon CC, you may continue your nursing program to receive a B.S. with a major in nursing degree through Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). In order to move forward with your educational planning, you need to declare your intent to complete the B.S. with us as an OHSU student.

What the B.S. degree in nursing does for you:

• Extends and deepens your knowledge, skill, and competence in nursing practice.
• Provides in-depth study in the new competencies deemed essential for 21st century nursing practice, including public health and population-focused care, leadership, and engaging in activities that will improve patient care.
• Opens the door to many more career options: leadership positions; advanced study as a nurse practitioner, clinical specialist, nursing faculty member, and/or nurse researcher.
• More earning power in the future.

Why continue now:

• Once you get away from the routine of taking classes, it is very difficult to gear up again. We find that students are more successful in completing the B.S. degree if they continue their education immediately, rather than taking a break for a period of time.
• You will get to complete a two-quarter internship at one of several sites throughout the state. The internship will give you an opportunity to focus your learning on a particular population and their specific health care needs.

Pathways into the B.S. Degree

For students who entered in their community college in the fall term see example program of study. You can transition to OHSU coursework in the spring or fall term of your final year as a Community College student, or opt in one year after your graduation. There are a number of options to move forward to complete the B.S. degree. Please review your options below:

Pathway A: Spring Entry: OCNE Students Direct Transition from Community College Partner School: You may choose to transition to OHSU spring term of your final year at the community college and move seamlessly into the upper division (400 level) nursing coursework without graduating with your AAS from your community college. On this pathway, students will have the opportunity to take classes at OHSU on the Portland or Ashland campus as space allows. Students who choose this pathway will take 4 quarters as an OHSU student and will graduate with the B.S. degree in nursing.

Pathway B: Fall Entry: OCNE Students who complete the AAS at Community College Partner School: You may choose to complete the AAS and transition to OHSU after your final year at the community college. With this option you would be required to complete NRS224 Scope of Practice. Students who elect this option would begin taking classes through OHSU fall term, and you may have the opportunity to take courses on the Portland campus or online via our Ashland campus. Students who choose this pathway will take 3 quarters as an OHSU student and will graduate with the B.S. degree in nursing.

Pathway C: A Year After Graduation: One year step out option for students with the AAS from a CC Partner School: You may defer progress into OHSU nursing courses for one academic year while completing any remaining non-nursing courses. With this option, you would be required to complete NRS224 Scope of Practice for the AA degree Students who elect this option would matriculate in the spring or fall term a year after graduation. Your entry term and class modality will be determined by OHSU, dependent upon the cohort size and availability of courses. Students will be notified as soon as possible from OHSU.

For students who entered in their community college in the winter term, see example program of study. You can transition to OHSU coursework in the fall term after your final year as a Community College student, or opt in one year after your graduation. There are a number of options to move forward to complete the B.S. degree. Please review your options below:

Pathway B: Fall Entry: OCNE Students who complete the AAS at Community College Partner School: You may choose to complete the AAS and transition to OHSU after your final year at the community college. With this option you would be required to complete NRS224 Scope of Practice. Students who elect this option would begin taking classes through OHSU fall term, and you may have the opportunity to take courses on the Portland campus or online via our Ashland campus.  Students who choose this pathway will take 3 quarters as an OHSU student and will graduate with the B.S. degree in nursing.

Pathway C: A Year After Graduation: One year step out option for students with the AAS from a CC Partner School: You may defer progress into OHSU nursing courses for one academic year while completing any remaining non-nursing courses.  With this option, you would be required to complete NRS224 Scope of Practice for the AA degree Students who elect this option would matriculate in the spring or fall term a year after graduation. Your entry term and class modality will be determined by OHSU, dependent upon the cohort size and availability of courses. Students will be notified as soon as possible from OHSU. 

Other Options:

• Some students may not be ready to transition into the B.S. program directly. Students have up to three years to notify OHSU that they would like to re-commit for completion of the B.S. degree, as space allows. Please see non-commitment agreement form.
• Students who exceed three years to notify OHSU would need to reapply to the RN to Bachelor of Science (RN-BS) program. Please see non-commitment agreement form.

Eligibility:
You are eligible to complete the B.S. degree portion of the program if:

• You are in good academic standing in your current nursing program. OHSU will request a list from the Director of your Community College declaring that you are in good academic standing at the time you commit and again prior to matriculation.
• You are on track to complete your non-nursing coursework within the required timeframe.
• You have completed a clear background check and have completed all compliance requirements. Information regarding incoming compliance and orientation to OHSU will be forthcoming.

Declaring your intent to matriculate to OHSU for the B.S. degree:
If you are ready to declare your intent to matriculate as an OHSU student to earn the B.S. with a major in nursing degree, please review the following:

• You must declare your intent to become an OHSU student by completing the online enrollment commitment process. Choose "CC Enrollment Commitment" from the drop down menu.
• You must complete and return the required supplemental application items including: Official transcripts from all college institutions ever attended, non-nursing unofficial coursework planning form, dual enrollment agreement form, and signature page from online paperwork.
• You must submit the $120 enrollment processing fee with the declaration form to reserve your space in the cohort.
• An orientation event will be held in a term prior to your enrollment to help you with the transition to OHSU School of Nursing. At that time an enrollment deposit of $200 will be required to finalize your transition process. This deposit is applied towards your tuition; however it is non-refundable if you do not matriculate.

NOTE: All students will be required to provide the following documentation prior to taking courses at OHSU. More information will be sent to confirmed students.

OHSU Tuition and Scholarships:
Once you declare your intent to continue your nursing program as an OHSU student, OHSU will move forward with preparing to help you make your transition. As an OHSU nursing student you will pay OHSU tuition and fees while taking your 400 level nursing courses. Classes will be offered: 1) online; 2) at your current educational location; and/or 3) at appropriate clinical sites. Students can only receive financial aid (if they also meet all eligibility requirements) and School of Nursing scholarships when they are enrolled and matriculating as planned in their program of study. Go to Bachelor's program tuition and fees Web page.

Need more information?
View the Information Session Presentation (pdf).

For more information contact:
OHSU School of Nursing
Office of Admissions
(503) 494-7725
proginfo@ohsu.edu
www.ohsu.edu/son