Program Overview

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University of Cincinnati College of Nursing Programs

The University of Cincinnati College of Nursing offers a variety of programs for nursing professionals, including:

• RN-BSN Online
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Post-Bachelor's Certificate
• Accelerated Direct-Entry MSN
• Micro-Credentials
• Master of Science in Nursing
• Post-Master's Certificate
• Doctor of Nursing Practice
• PhD

Program Details

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner DNP

The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at UC College of Nursing prepares registered nurses to deliver advanced, evidence-based care to adolescents, adults, and elderly patients facing acute or complex health conditions in high-acuity settings.

The DNP curriculum includes evidence-based practice, quality improvement, policy, informatics, and leadership.

Program delivery combines flexible online coursework with in-person precepted clinical practice and on-campus labs where students practice skills such as suturing, airway management, line placements with ultrasound, lumbar punctures, trauma assessment with FAST exam, needle & surgical cricothyrotomy, chest needle decompression, chest tube placement, pericardiocentesis, and interosseous access.

This program prepares graduates for certification exams from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN).

Admission Requirements

• A current, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) licensure with no disciplinary action
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an ACEN- (formerly NLNAC) or CCNE-accredited nursing institution
• Minimum overall BSN GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (recommended)
• Minimum science GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (not required for Systems Leadership and Nursing Education MSN program applicants)
• Minimum undergraduate Statistics GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
• A minimum of one year of RN experience in the United States at the time of application

Application Deadline

All BSN to DNP programs, except Nurse Anesthesia, admit for the fall semester start only. The application window for programs could close early, if maximum capacity is reached.

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP DNP Semester Start | Application Deadline | Class Start
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Fall 2026 | July 1, 2026 | Aug. 24, 2026

Tuition & Fees

Table B | Tuition & Fees Enrollment | Ohio Resident
| Metro Resident
(KY or IN)
| Non-Resident
| Program Fee
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Part Time (9 credits or fewer)
| $836 per credit
| $861 per credit
| $1,423 per credit
| $34 per credit
Full Time (10 credits or more)
| $8,359 per semester
| $8,609 per semester
| $14,228 per semester
| $338 per semester

Metro and non-Ohio residents who move to Ohio pay in-state tuition rates once residency is officially established.

Application Process

• Official transcripts from all schools previously attended, including community colleges and two- and four-year colleges and universities
• Transcripts must verify a Bachelor of Science in Nursing conferred from a regionally and ACEN (formerly NLNAC) or CCNE accredited institution
• International transcripts must be evaluated by World Education Services (WES) (preferred), or another NACES member
• Provide your CV or resume in PDF format
• Three letters of reference from individuals who can attest to your academic and professional skills
• Goal Statement: Demonstrate a clear understanding of the specialty area you are applying for, explain your interest in the specialty, highlight your preparedness and reasons for pursuing the program, and describe your goals after graduation

Research Areas

The University of Cincinnati College of Nursing is committed to advancing the field of nursing through research and scholarship. Faculty researchers are engaged in a variety of studies, including:

• Nursing Education
• Systems Leadership
• Public Health Nursing
• Occupational Health Nursing
• Pediatric Acute Care NP
• Psychiatric-Mental Health NP

Faculty and Staff

The University of Cincinnati College of Nursing has a diverse and experienced faculty and staff, including:

• Jody Beckington, DNP, ACNP-BC, Assistant Professor, Coordinator of Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP Programs

Accreditation

The University of Cincinnati College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).