Wy’east Nursing Post-Baccalaureate Pathway

Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible for the Wy’east Nursing Pathway, the following criteria apply:

• Be a citizen or descendant of a federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native Tribe
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Prerequisite GPA of 3.0 or higher
• A bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field. Degree can be in progress during application cycle as long as it is complete by the time the program begins. Individuals with an associate degree or bachelor’s degree in nursing are not eligible to apply for the pathway.

Duties and Responsibilities: The Wy’east Nursing Pathway is a nursing, post-baccalaureate (or post-bachelor's degree) health education pathway designed for American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) learners who are committed to becoming nurses and advanced practice nurses. The objectives of the Wy’east Nursing Pathway are:

• To build upon scholars’ knowledge in core topic areas while preparing them for the rigorousness of an accelerated nursing program
• To amplify scholars’ strengths and resiliencies by imparting tools, skills, and resources that facilitate academic and personal self-efficacy and success (e.g., evidence-based study methods)
• To promote scholars’ sense of cultural connectedness and community through immersion in a rich Indigenous community, Indigenous coursework, and cultural activities.

The Wy’east Nursing Pathway begins with an initial 3-month tuition-free preparatory period from late March through early June of each calendar year, after which you receive a certificate of completion and matriculate into the School of Nursing at OHSU.

As a Wy’east Nursing scholar, you will then receive support and guidance throughout the 15-months required to complete the Accelerated Bachelors Program (ABS) or the 15-month plus 3 years required for the ABS to Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) Programs.

Stipend: Scholars receive a stipend of approximately $1195 per month.