Expand Your Impact: FNP & Adult-Gerontology NP Programs
Advance your practice in primary care
Grounded in evidence-based practice, Ohio State’s online MS in Nursing and DNP programs prepare nurses to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across diverse populations and settings. Choose the Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner track that aligns best with the patients and communities you want to serve. With flexible master’s and doctoral pathways—including a master’s program ranked #1 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report—you’ll be prepared to step confidently into advanced practice.
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Provide comprehensive, primary care across the lifespan, from pediatrics to older adults, while building long-term relationships with patients and families. Ohio State offers this APRN program online through master’s and doctoral pathways.
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
Deliver specialized, holistic care for adolescents through older adults, with a focus on managing complex conditions and promoting lifelong wellness. Ohio State offers this APRN program online through master’s and doctoral pathways.
Frequently Asked Questions
FNPs are trained to care for patients across the lifespan, from infants and children to adolescents, adults, and older adults. AGPCNPs care for people from their early teens (around age 13) through older adulthood. Because gerontology is in the name, many people think they only work with elderly patients, but their role is much broader. Read our guide here that explores each track and career outcomes in more detail.
Yes, earning your DNP is a key step toward advanced leadership and expertise in evidence-based practice. Click here to learn more.
MS students usually waive coursework rather than transfer credit. Only upon admission to the program will your courses be reviewed by the faculty to determine how they could apply to the program’s course requirements. There isn’t a limit on how many courses a student can petition, but clinical coursework cannot be waived. For more information reach out to the graduate program manager.
Yes! Ohio State offers an online, top-ranked BSN to DNP program with six advanced practice specialty areas, allowing you to customize your educational experience to align with your passions and clinical aspirations.
Once you submit your contact information, a dedicated Enrollment Advisor will connect with you to provide more details about this online program, provide one-on-one guidance, and answer any questions you may have as you navigate the application process. Learn more about the support an Enrollment Advisor offers.
Official Recognition
#1 MSN Program
The Ohio State University’s MS in Nursing program is ranked #1 in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
#3 FNP Program
The Ohio State University’s Family Nurse Practitioner MS in Nursing program is ranked #1 in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
Top ranked DNP
The Ohio State University’s DNP program is ranked #15 in the country by U.S. News & World Report in 2026.
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