IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
The Wy'east Nursing Pathway is a post-baccalaureate 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.
Wy’east Nursing
Webinar + Q&A
Join us to learn more about the Wy’east Nursing Pathway, interact with our team, and ask your questions.
Webinar Date & Time:
June 11, 2025
12 - 1 P.M. PST
Wy’east Nursing Eligibility
To be eligible for the Wy’east Nursing Pathway, the following criteria apply:
Must be a citizen or enrolled member of a federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native Tribe
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Prerequisite GPA of 3.0 or higher
Wy’east Nursing Admissions Timeline
Please note, screening and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Interviews could begin as early as late January, and all interviews will be conducted by the end of February.
Wy’east Nursing Pre-Requisite Courses
Wy’east Nursing Program Structures
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing - Accelerated Program of Study
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing - 3-Year Program of Study
Oregon Tribal Nations and OHSU School of Nursing Campus Map
Wy’east Nursing Team
Morgan Torris-Hedlund, PhD, MPA, RN, CEN, PHNA-BC, NHDP-BC, FAWM
Wy’east Nursing Pathway Director
Brianna Wing, RN, MSN, WHNP-BC, APNP
Mashpee Wampanoag
Wy'east Nursing Pathway Assistant Director
Annette Sampson, RN
Wallulapum, Umatilla, and Cayuse Tribe
Wy’east Nursing Pathway Faculty
Randi Powell Sexton, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, CDCES
Northern Cheyenne
Wy’east Nursing Pathway Faculty
Linda Paul, RN, PhD, CMSRN
Assistant Dean,
Portland Undergraduate Programs
Peggy Wros, PhD, RN
Planning Team Lead,
Wy’east Nursing Pathway
Professor Emeritus,
OHSU School of Nursing
Cynthia Perry, Ph.D., RN, FAHA
Evaluation Lead,
Wy’east Nursing Pathway
Professor,
OHSU School of Nursing
Deborah C. Messecar, Ph.D., M.P.H., RN
Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, OHSU School of Nursing
Roberta Paul, PhD, MS
Nez Perce
Native American Consultant for OHSU School of Nursing Wy’east Pathway
“As an Indigenous nurse, you will bring experience and wisdom that will be invaluable to the patients you serve. We hope this pathway will create the sense of belonging you deserve to reach your fullest potential.”
-Wy’east Nursing Directors Morgan Torris-Hedlund & Brianna Wing
Questions?
Contact us at wyeastnursing@ohsu.edu
