Earn your B.S. with a major in nursing from OHSU

Get a high-quality nursing degree faster in Ashland, Bend or Portland. 

• Three convenient locations. Attend school in Southern Oregon, Central Oregon or the Portland metro area.  
• High-quality nursing education. Learn from top nurse faculty at Oregon’s only academic health center.  
• Advanced training. Build deeper knowledge and enhance your skills in nursing simulation labs. 
• Local clinicals. Gain hands-on nursing experience in nearby clinical settings arranged by OHSU. 
• Prepare to care for diverse populations. Learn by working with patients from various backgrounds. 
• Quick path to your future. Start your nursing career in 15 months with this full-time program.  

Admission and application requirements

Follow these steps to complete your application, and you’ll be one step closer to a career in nursing.

Classes and degree requirements

You need 180 credits to complete the accelerated B.S. with a major in nursing program. This includes 72 nursing credits and 108 non-nursing credits from your bachelor’s degree.  

Along the way, OHSU faculty and staff will help guide your success. 

Learn more about classes and requirements.

Why get your accelerated B.S. with a major in nursing from OHSU?

In the 15-month program, you’ll learn from OHSU’s leading faculty at a convenient host campus. When you graduate, you’ll have a degree from Oregon’s only academic health center and be ready to start your nursing career. 

• Finish your degree faster and start working sooner. Become a nurse in just over a year from the day you start classes. 
• Learn in an environment that feels personal. Enjoy a low student-faculty ratio and stay with the same cohort throughout your program. 
• Pursue a high-quality education. Gain knowledge and experience to meet the complex health needs of diverse patient populations.  

Still have questions? Contact an admissions counselor to schedule a call. 

Is this program a good investment of my time and money?

If you already have a bachelor’s degree and want to be a nurse, OHSU’s accelerated Bachelor of Science in nursing program is for you. Complete the program in just 15 months, allowing you to start your nursing career faster and spend less time away from full-time work. With a high demand for nurses nationwide, you’ll have plenty of job opportunities to explore when you graduate. OHSU also offers the lowest tuition in Oregon among comparable programs and provides more scholarships than ever to help make the program affordable. 

What prerequisites do I need to take to get into the program? How will I know if my credits will transfer?

Along with a bachelor’s degree (in any non-nursing major), you need the following prerequisite classes before you start the accelerated B.S. with a major in nursing program.  

• Human anatomy and physiology 
• Nutrition 
• Human development 
• Microbiology 
• Introduction to genetics 
• Statistics 

The prerequisite credits will transfer as long as you: 

• Take the classes at an accredited college or university. 
• Earn a B- or higher. 
• Complete the classes within 7 years of starting the accelerated B.S. with a major in nursing program. Note: This applies to all perquisites except Human Development. 

Will this program work for people with children and/or jobs? How will I juggle it all?

Many students in the program are parents, recent college graduates and people with careers in other fields.

Due to the time commitment and workload, we recommend that students not work while in the program. Supportive staff and faculty provide guidance, and students have access to many resources to help manage classes, clinicals and other activities.

Do I need to apply to both OHSU and the host campus I plan to attend?

No, you do not need to apply to the host campus for admission to OHSU’s accelerated B.S. with a major in nursing program. You only need to apply to OHSU. 

Where will I take classes and clinicals?

• For our Ashland program, you’ll take classes on Southern Oregon University’s campus.
• For our Bend program, you’ll take classes on Central Oregon Community College’s campus. 
• For our Portland program, you’ll take classes on OHSU’s main campus.

For clinicals, each campus works with local clinical partners. Most are close to campus or in the surrounding area and OHSU arranges all your clinical placements for you. 

Will I get the same comprehensive nursing education in this program that I would get in a 3-year program?

Yes. Even though we condense the program into 15 months, we cover all the same material. You will graduate with the same skills and knowledge as our 3-year B.S. students.

Is there an option to take the program part-time?

The program is only offered full-time.

Contact admissions.