The OHSU School of Nursing is dedicated to excellence in nursing education through lifelong learning; compassionate, high-quality care of individuals and communities; and the comprehensive pursuit of knowledge and discovery.

The Portland Campus is located on the 116-acre Marquam Hill campus of the university which overlooks downtown. OHSU occupies 37 major buildings on the hill and has dozens of offices, clinics, education, and research facilities throughout the state. The School of Nursing's building was completed in 1992 and houses the school's statewide administration as well as many academic and research facilities affiliated with the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs on the campus.