Program Overview

Program Overview

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program offers doctoral preparation to nurses whose career emphasis is direct clinical nursing practice or areas that support clinical practice, such as administration and health policy development. This contrasts with the aim of PhD education for nurses, the goal of which is to prepare nurses for scientific investigation and a career in nursing scholarship.

Program Details

In the BSN to DNP program specifically, students select one advanced practice specialty at the time of application. The DNP program pursues a holistic approach to personalized healthcare for those impacted by disparities in health and healthcare access. The goal of scholarly productivity in the program is the application of translational science to practice-focused scholarship. Both post-master's and post-baccalaureate study options are available.

Program Format

The Ohio State University College of Nursing is proud to offer particular graduate-level specialty programs as a completely on-campus format as well as in a distance learning format.

Licensure and Certification

Ohio State academic programs are designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure, certification, and state licensing board contact information.

Program Specialties

The College of Nursing website provides an overview of the specialty tracks and their modalities. Students can select one advanced practice specialty at the time of application.

Academic Preparation

The DNP program is designed to prepare nurses for direct clinical nursing practice or areas that support clinical practice. The program focuses on the application of translational science to practice-focused scholarship, and both post-master's and post-baccalaureate study options are available.