Doctor of Nursing Practice (MSN to DNP)
Ohio University

Program Details

Ohio University’s Master of Science in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Practice program, which began in 2017, offers a concentration in advanced clinical or executive practice to further expand the knowledge and skills of the advanced nurse clinician or administrator.

Now, professionals like you—healers dedicated to expanding your abilities to care for your community while building your career—can advance with a program that offers both online courses and field experience.

This 36-credit program will allow you to customize your education with specializations in either direct patient care as an advanced practice nurse or indirect patient care as a nurse executive or nurse educator. Courses include not only explorations of health policy, quality and safety in population health, and epidemiology for advanced nursing practice, but also opportunities to help students build the professional presence, business acumen, and leadership skills necessary to advance.

Upon completion, you’ll emerge ready to pursue practitioner, leadership, and educational roles.

% Online

Mostly Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Ohio University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Master Degree

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent, Resume/CV, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Occupational License, Interview

Additional Info

  • This program requires periodic on-campus intensives.
  • When considering an online program that leads to a professional license in a state other than Ohio, it is highly recommended that prospective students contact the appropriate licensing agency in that state to seek information and additional guidance before beginning the program.

Restricted States

Alabama, American Samoa, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Washington, Wyoming