Earn Your BSN to DNP Online
Reach the highest level of clinical expertise with a BSN to DNP degree.
With a rich curriculum grounded in evidence-based practice, Ohio State’s online BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice degree is designed for nurses who are ready to become leaders in their field to improve health care outcomes and specialized patient care. Students will earn both their master’s degree and DNP degree as part of this online program.
You will also be eligible for certification in one of our advanced practice specialties tracks, which you will choose when you apply: Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, or Nurse Anesthesia. Learn more about each track below.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Ohio State’s online FNP track positions nurses as leaders ready to provide the best health care for families and individuals across the lifespan and in a variety of situations.
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
The online Neonatal Nurse Practitioner DNP track prepares graduates to provide health care to neonates and infants in various settings.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
This track is designed for nurses to become psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) and provide care for children, adolescents and adults.
Nurse Anesthesia
The BSN to DNP Nurse Anesthesia track equips nurses to provide the best care to patients in any setting where anesthesia is provided.
Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
The acute care PNP track is designed for nurses to provide specialized health care to acutely ill children from infancy through young adulthood.
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
The online adult-gerontology track prepares nurse practitioners to provide direct patient care to individuals 13 years and older and in a variety of clinical settings.
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"The DNP program presents this extraordinary opportunity to learn what other health systems are doing, which often times leads to collaboration and meaningful change."
Jane Ginther DNP Graduate -
"As an online student, there's so many connections you can make that will have a really meaningful impact on your education. The opportunities that exist at Ohio State feel limitless."
Audra Hanners DNP Graduate
What can you do with a DNP?
Successfully completing your DNP degree online is the first step to many of the highest-level nursing careers, in both clinical and leadership positions. These include Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthetist, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Clinical Director, Nurse Educator, and more.
FAQ
Yes, the BSN to DNP program features 100% online coursework, eliminating the need to visit campus for classes.
A Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, or DNP, is a doctorate in nursing degree for those who wish to achieve the highest level of expertise in the field of nursing.
Applicants must have their BSN degree, an active RN license, and completion of a prerequisite course with a B- or higher. Some BSN-DNP specialization tracks have additional admission requirements.
Students attending on a full-time basis can complete the program in 3 years. Those attending part-time can complete the program over 4 years.
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