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Doctor of Nursing Practice (Post-Master's) at The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University, United States

Programme overview

Builds on a master's in nursing to prepare nurses for the highest level of nursing practice, with focus on evidence-based practice, advanced management of direct patient care, health systems leadership, innovation and ethical decision making. Delivered online.

Faculty: College of Nursing  |  Duration: 2 years full-time or 3 years part-time, 44 credit hours  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: Spring, Summer, Autumn  |  Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Curriculum covers evidence-based practice, quality improvement, methods and measurements, health policy, informatics, leadership, healthcare economics and finance, systems application courses and a final project, plus immersion hours completed over the programme.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MSN from a CCNE, ACEN or CNEA accredited programme, or a BSN with a non-nursing master's degree, conferred at least one month before starting; active unencumbered RN license; cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in the most recent relevant degree (lower GPAs may still be considered); residence in an authorized state.

Intake: Spring, Summer, Autumn

Duration: 2 years full-time or 3 years part-time, 44 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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