Overview: Ashland University: Dwight Schar College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Department: Dwight Schar College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Programs Offered: FNP
Degree Types: DNP (BSN required)
Accreditation: CCNE
Instruction Methods: Majority of instruction is asynchronous. However, some instructors may have scheduled lectures that students must attend live online.
Phone Number: (419) 289-5471
Ashland University Online FNP Program
Online Doctor of Nursing Program (BSN to DNP) Program – Family Nurse Practitioner
Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Family Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: DNP (BSN Required)Program Structure: Online instruction with an on-campus orientation and five additional on-campus visits with clinical hours requirementsWebsite: www.ashland.edu
Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 1000 clinical hours requiredNumber of Credits Required: 77 credits needed to graduateNumber of Campus Visits Required: 6 (throughout entire program)
Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Part-time onlyProgram Length: Program can be completed in 4 years (taking 3-8 credits of full-time study per semester)Program Start Date: Summer admission onlyNumber of Terms: 12 semesters
Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: BSN required; current RN; at least one year of clinical experience requiredGPA: Minimum GPA 3.0Standardized Testing: Not requiredTuition: ~$50,050 + feesCost Per Credit Hour: $650 per credit hour
Eligibility Restrictions: Program only accepts students from states participating in SARA. Program does not accept students from California, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York