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.
MSN-DNP AF LP
Master of Science in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Practice
A Top Degree for Healthcare Professionals who Want to Lead
Ohio University's Master of Science in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Practice program is for dedicated professionals who want to advance their careers with a flexible program. This online, 36-credit program will allow you to customize your education with specializations in either direct patient care as an advanced practiced nurse or indirect patient care as a nurse executive or nurse educator. With both online and field experience, you'll emerge ready to pursue practitioner, leadership, and educational roles.
online
courses + OCIs
6
semesters
36
credit hours
1,000
practicum hours
CCNE
accredited
A Curriculum Geared to an Advanced Role
With specializations that empower you to tailor your education to your unique interests and needs, the MSN-DNP program instills mastery of both the soft skills and conceptual knowledge required to lead patients, students, and healthcare teams to success.
Choose to customize your education by adding a specialization in either direct patient care as an advanced practiced nurse, or indirect patient care as a nurse executive.
- Adult Gerontology-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse Executive
- Nurse Educator
Step into an Advanced Role
With additional training in nursing education, many practitioners with a DNP have also moved into an educational setting as nursing faculty. OHIO graduates are well-prepared to meet the healthcare needs of individuals, families and communities of the future.
Top DNP Careers
- Chief Nursing Officer – $135,8001
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – $125,0002
- Nurse Administrator – $104,2803
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Online Learning Experience
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About the School of Nursing
The School of Nursing is home to some of the fastest-growing programs in the College of Health Sciences. Ranked as one of the Best Online Master's in Nursing Programs by U.S. News and World Report, 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.
Accreditation
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.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
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.
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Sources
- Average Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Salary, PayScale. Retrieved March 7, 2023 from https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Chief_Nursing_Officer_(CNO)/Salary.
- "The Most Comprehensive Data About Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and the NP Role," American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Retrieved March 7, 2023 from https://www.aanp.org/practice/practice-related-research/research-reports.
- "Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, and Nurse Practitioners," Occupational Outlook Handbook, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved March 7, 2023 from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/nurse-anesthetists-nurse-midwives-and-nurse-practitioners.htm