Online Doctoral Degrees

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Explore Ohio State's Online Doctoral Degrees

We know you have a full life and are trying to figure out how to fit school into your life equation. Ohio State Online makes it easy on you to achieve your career objectives and fulfill your dreams with its online degrees and certificates. Ohio State is one of the premier public institutions in the nation with an unrivaled faculty group. Take the next step and join Buckeye nation, one of the largest alumni groups in the world.

Explore Ohio State's Online Doctoral Degrees

We know you have a full life and are trying to figure out how to fit school into your life equation. Ohio State Online makes it easy on you to achieve your career objectives and fulfill your dreams with its online degrees and certificates. Ohio State is one of the premier public institutions in the nation with an unrivaled faculty group. Take the next step and join Buckeye nation, one of the largest alumni groups in the world.

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BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

The online adult-gerontology doctorate program is designed to prepare nurse practitioners to promote health and wellness for adults of all ages.
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BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice – Family Nurse Practitioner

Ranked #2 in the nation, Ohio State’s online doctorate FNP program positions nurses as leaders ready to provide the best health care for families and individuals across the lifespan.
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BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice – Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

The online Neonatal Nurse Practitioner DNP program prepares graduates to provide health care to neonates and infants in various settings, including inpatient and outpatient care, as well as care for neonates with acute or chronic health needs and care during patient transport.
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BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice – Nurse Anesthesia

Advance your nursing career toward becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to provide the best care to patients in any setting where anesthesia is provided.
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BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice – Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

The acute care PNP program is designed to prepare nurse practitioners to provide specialized health care to acutely ill children.
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BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

The online DNP Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner program is designed to prepare graduates for professional roles as PMHNPs.
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Doctor of Nursing Education

Ohio State’s online Doctor of Nursing Education program qualifies master’s-prepared nurses to become expert nursing education leaders in academia or healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, home care, or communities. In this flexible yet rigorous program, you will be equipped to not only teach but to excel as an effective nursing educator. In this innovative program, courses highlight evidence-based practice, wellness and resilience, and effective use of generative AI within the healthcare industry.
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Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice – Clinical Expert

This online MSN to DNP program is designed for nurses interested in enhancing their clinical innovation skills to significantly impact patient outcomes.
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Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice – Nurse Executive

The online Nurse Executive DNP program at Ohio State prepares you for health care executive leadership roles at any level.
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