Step into an Advanced Role
Ohio University's Bachelor of Science in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Practice (BSN-DNP) program, which began in 2017, is geared toward baccalaureate-level professionals already working in the field.
This online, 70-credit program with limited On Campus Intensives allows students to customize their education with specializations in either direct patient care (AG-ACNP, FNP or PMHNP) or indirect patient care as a nurse executive (as an NE or NL). Courses include explorations of health policy, quality and safety in population health, and epidemiology for advanced nursing practice.
Upon completion, you'll emerge ready to pursue practitioner, leadership, and educational roles.
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Ohio University's BSN-DNP program is geared toward working nurses who want to propel their careers to new heights. Courses in the program include explorations of health policy, quality and safety in population health, and epidemiology for advanced nursing practice.
Focuses on pharmacotherapeutics across the lifespan with emphasis on clinical decision making by advanced practice nurses. Laws governing prescriptive authority and privileges of advanced practice nurses are addressed. Emphasis on prescriptive decisions with the context of outcomes, safety, quality and costs.
Explores theoretical foundations and frameworks for population health and quality improvement. Focuses on equitable health policies to promote diversity, equity and inclusion. Examines impact of community-based population health and risk mitigation strategies or initiatives.
Examines the importance of epidemiology in prevention of disease and promotion of health as related to advanced nursing practice. Focus on applying epidemiological data to develop strategies related to culturally appropriate population health care and promotion.
With additional training in nursing education, many practitioners with a DNP have also moved into an educational setting as nursing faculty. After graduation, you will be well-prepared to meet the healthcare needs of individuals, families and communities of the future.
No matter what your career goals are, Ohio University can help you get there. We offer a wide range of online graduate programs specifically for professionals who are ready for their next step. Complete focused courses and maintain your work and personal responsibilities by studying when and where it's convenient for you. As a student, you'll learn alongside fellow leaders and have access to the same expert faculty and leading-edge curriculum as you would on campus.
The School of Nursing is home of some of the fastest-growing programs in the College of Health Sciences and Professions. Ranked among the Best Online Master's in Nursing Programs by U.S. News and World Report4, we offer innovative and accessible programs including online RN to BSN, online MSN and Online DNP degrees as well as traditional on-campus BSN programs on the Ohio University campuses of Athens, Chillicothe, Eastern, Southern and Zanesville.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at Ohio University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
OHIO is committed to offering affordable, competitive tuition and has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year as a best-value university by U.S. News and World Report. We offer financial aid to all students who qualify – our FAFSA code is 003100.
In addition, alumni and corporate partners are automatically eligible to receive a scholarship of up to 15% through our incentive program for any of the included online graduate degree or certificate programs. Contact our admissions team for more details.
Ohio University is a Military Collegiate Purple Star Award® school and has been named one of the nation’s top Military Friendly® schools for over a decade. Our Veteran and Military Student Services Center provides access to programs and services specifically for military members and their families. In addition, student veterans and active military members are eligible to receive an incentive scholarship of up to 15% for eligible online graduate programs.
As an OHIO online student, you can earn credit for select military experience, training or previous college credit. To learn more about the military benefits available to you, contact us today.
It is not the intent of Ohio University to imply an endorsement by any service branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
