Become a part of our distance program!

In Oregon, Family Nurse Practitioners deliver critically important services, especially to rural and medically underserved populations. Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP) apply advanced knowledge and clinical skills in many facets of healthcare. We commit to working with you to advance your education and career goals. 

Recognizing those in rural areas typically need to obtain their education while meeting other obligations in their communities (i.e. for work and/or family), we use technology and innovation to allow you to complete coursework in your home as much as possible. At the same time, we work to ensure the education you receive is of the highest quality and prepares you for independent practice, essential for clinicians in rural areas. The distance program allows students the opportunity to connect with fellow students in the region; the regions are Eastern Oregon in La Grande and Southern Oregon in Ashland and Klamath Falls.

Distance students will be required to travel to one of the regional campuses. Travel varies according to term and specialty program; some terms require no travel and others may require visits up to twice a month. Travel is minimized during winter term. Attendance of intensive sessions often incorporate hands-on skills training (i.e. simulation, medical procedures) are on the Portland campus approximately once per term*, usually a maximum of three days. Our commitment to transparency and communication about delivery methods and required travel includes having schedules available three months in advance.

*OHSU, as an Oregon state institution of higher learning, uses a quarter system.