Alternate Entry Master’s at University of Portland (AEM UP)

The alternate entry master’s at University of Portland (AEM UP) program is for individuals with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree who not only seek to enter the profession of nursing but also seek advanced preparation through graduate study. AEM UP students have the option to complete either the master of science — clinical nurse leader (M.S.-C.N.L.) program or the doctor of nursing practice — family nurse practitioner (D.N.P.-F.N.P.) program. The AEM UP program has two components:

  1. Pre-licensure component — this component consists of 5 semesters of full-time study (6-13 semester hours per semester plus 765 clinical hours). It requires a full-time commitment for class and clinical experience. The pre-licensure component, courses and expected outcomes reflect professional standards and guidelines including The Essentials of Baccalaureate Nursing Education for Professional Nursing Practice (AACN, 2008).
  2. Advanced graduate study component — this component includes advanced coursework and extensive clinical experience. There are two program options:

a. Master of Science — Clinical Nurse Leader (M.S.-C.N.L.): Students admitted to the M.S.-C.N.L. program complete the advanced graduate study component in approximately 2 years and are required to complete a minimum of 500 clinical hours.

b.  Doctor of Nursing Practice—Family Nurse Practitioner (D.N.P.-F.N.P.): Students admitted to the D.N.P.-FNP program complete the advanced graduate study component in 4 years and are required to complete a minimum of 1,050 clinical hours.

Degree Requirements

AEM UP Pre-Licensure Component Curriculum

NRS 507Population Health Nursing in a Multicultural Context/Pre-licensure AE

6

NRS 510Nursing of Families/Pre-licensure AE

2

NRS 511Physiological Nursing/Pre-licensure AE

4

NRS 512Clinical Skills/Pre-licensure AE

2

NRS 513Pathophysiology/Pre-licensure AE

3

NRS 515Pharmacotherapeutics/Pre-licensure AE

3

NRS 516Professional Role Development I/Pre-licensure AE

1

NRS 517Advanced Physiological Nursing/Pre-licensure AE

7

NRS 518Mental Health Nursing/Pre-licensure AE

4

NRS 524Leadership and Health Policy for Advanced Nursing Practice/Pre-licensure AE

3

NRS 529Practicum with Seminar/Pre-licensure AE

5

NRS 536Professional Role Development II/Pre-licensure AE

2

NRS 545Nursing of Childbearing and Childbearing Families/Pre-licensure AE

6

NRS 546Evidence-based Nursing/Pre-licensure AE

3

NRS 563Personal Preparation for Licensure/Pre-licensure AE

1

Total Credit Hours:52

Total credit hours includes 765 total clinical/lab hours.  The following AEM UP pre-licensure courses include the following clinical/lab hours: NRS 507 – 90 clinical hours, NRS 511 – 90 clinical hours, NRS 512 – 90 lab and clinical hours, NRS 517 – 135 clinical hours, NRS 518 – 90 clinical hours, NRS 529 – 180 clinical hours and NRS 545 – 90 clinical hours. 

At the end of the pre-licensure component, a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 must be achieved for entry into the advanced graduate study component. A current RN license to practice nursing in Oregon must also be obtained before entry into the advanced graduate study component of the program.

AEM UP Advanced Graduate Study Component Curriculum for Master of Science — Clinical Nurse Leader Program

NRS 500Statistical and Quantitative Analysis

3

NRS 501Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice Leadership

3

NRS 534The Role of the CNL

3

NRS 566Resources Management in the Micro Environment

3

NRS 567Communication and Relationships

3

NRS 568Information Knowledge Systems

2

NRS 569Human Population Ecology

3

NRS 570Advanced Clinical Foundations

4

NRS 585Foundations of Integrative Health

1

NRS 586Evidence for Integrative Health

1

NRS 587Integrative Health Leadership

1

NRS 589Applied Research: Evaluation and Evidence-Based Practice

Variable

NRS 593Clinical Nurse Leader as Practice I

3

NRS 595Clinical Nurse Leader as Practice II

3

NRS 596Clinical Nurse Leader Residency

6

Total Credit Hours:42
Total credit hours includes 500 total clinical hours.  The following M.S.-C.N.L. courses include the following clinical/lab hours: NRS 570 – 45 lab hours, NRS 593 – 100 clinical hours, NRS 595 – 100 clinical hours and NRS 596 – 300 clinical hours.

AEM UP Advanced Graduate Study Component Curriculum for Doctor of Nursing Practice — Family Nurse Practitioner Program

NRS 500Statistical and Quantitative Analysis

3

NRS 501Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice Leadership

3

NRS 502Professional Role Development for Advanced Practice Nursing

2-3

NRS 520Health Assessment for Advanced Practice

3

NRS 521Nursing of Families for Advanced Practice

2

NRS 522Management of Adults with Acute and Simple Chronic Conditions

5

NRS 523Management of Pediatric Clients with Acute and Chronic Conditions

4

NRS 525Management of Conditions Common to Women

2

NRS 527Management of Adults and Older Adults with Complex Chronic Illnesses

5

NRS 533Management of Conditions Common to Men

2

NRS 537Management of Common Mental Health Conditions in Primary Care

2

NRS 538Focused Practicum on Wellness and Screening

1

NRS 543Social and Health Policy

3

NRS 547Organizational and Systems Leadership

3

NRS 548Translational Research

3

NRS 566Resources Management in the Micro Environment

3

NRS 567Communication and Relationships

3

NRS 568Information Knowledge Systems

2

NRS 569Human Population Ecology

3

NRS 571Advanced Pathophysiology I

2

NRS 572Advanced Pathophysiology II

2

NRS 575Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics

3

NRS 581Integrative Health I: Concepts of Health and Healing

2

NRS 582Integrative Health II: Approaches to Care

2

NRS 583Integrative Health III: Nutrition and Herbal Therapy

2

NRS 584Integrative Health IV: Mind Body Connections

2

NRS 589Applied Research: Evaluation and Evidence-Based Practice

Variable

NRS 597Practice Improvement Project

1

NRS 598Residency for Post Baccalaureate FNP Students

6

Total Credit Hours:83
Total credit hours includes 1,050 total clinical hours.  The following D.N.P.-F.N.P. courses include the following clinical/lab hours: NRS 520 - 45 lab hours, NRS 522 - 180 clinical hours, NRS 523 - 120 clinical hours, NRS 525 - 120 clinical hours, NRS 527 - 180 clinical hours, NRS 537 - 60 clinical hours, NRS 538 - 30 clinical hours and NRS 598 - 360 clinical hours.