Description
The Wy'east Nursing Pathway is a 3-month preparatory pathway for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) committed to a nursing career. The Pathway provides a holistic, culturally-aligned framework to prepare scholars to excel as nursing students and throughout their careers.
Through a partnership between the OHSU School of Nursing and the Northwest Native American Center of Excellence (NNACOE), the Pathway recruits, educates, and retains AI/ANs into Accelerated Bachelor’s of Nursing (ABS) and 3-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs to address critical workforce needs.
Application Closes: January 15, 2026. APPLY TODAY!
Questions or want to chat with someone from our team? Email us at wyeastnursing@ohsu.edu
Requirements
Wy'east Nursing Eligibility
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
Wy'east Nursing Pre-Requisite Courses
Visit https://www.nnacoe.org/wyeast-nursing for a full list of pre-requisite courses.
