Overview: The Ohio State University: College of Nursing
Department: College of Nursing
Programs Offered: FNP, NNP, PMHNP
Degree Types: MSN (BSN or Non-Nursing Bachelors accepted), Post-MSN Certificate Second Specialty (APRN required), DNP (BSN required)
Accreditation: CCNE
Instruction Methods: Program uses both synchronous and asynchronous instruction. Some courses have weekly sessions that students must attend live online.
Phone Number: (614) 688-8145
The Ohio State University Online APRN Programs
The Ohio State University Online FNP Programs
Online Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner specialty
Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Family Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: MSN (BSN or Non-Nursing Bachelors accepted)Program Structure: Online instruction with clinical hours requirementsWebsite: nursing.osu.edu
Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 650 clinical hours requiredNumber of Credits Required: 62 credits needed to graduateNumber of Campus Visits Required: 0
Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Full-time and Part-timeProgram Length: Full-time program can be completed in 20 months; Part-time program can be completed in 32 monthsProgram Start Date: Autumn semester onlyNumber of Terms: Full-Time: 5 semesters; Part-Time 7 semesters
Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: BSN or Bachelor's degree required; current RN licenseGPA: Minimum GPA 3.0Standardized Testing: GRE required for students with a GPA below 3.0Tuition: ~$44,795 + feesCost Per Credit Hour: $722.50 per credit hour
Eligibility Restrictions: Program is currently pursuing authorization for students who live in Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Washington, Wyoming. Please consult the College of Nursing if you live in one of these states to determine if you are eligible to attend the program. Program accepts students from the remaining 33 states.
Online Post-Master's Study Option – Family Nurse Practitioner specialty
Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Family Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: Post-MSN Certificate Second Specialty (APRN required)Program Structure: Online instruction with clinical hours requirementsWebsite: nursing.osu.edu
Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 650 clinical hours requiredNumber of Credits Required: 48 credits needed to graduate (program may require more credits depending on the courses taken during a student's MSN program)Number of Campus Visits Required: 0
Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Part-time onlyProgram Length: Program can be completed in 20 to 32 months (overall length depends on how many core MSN classes students must take in addition to specialty classes)Program Start Date: Autumn semester onlyNumber of Terms: 5 to 7 semesters
Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: MSN; current RN; certified advanced practice nurse required (otherwise students should apply to the full MSN program)GPA: Inquire with schoolStandardized Testing: Inquire with schoolTuition: ~$34,680 + fees (based on 48 credits, could be higher if students need to take more core MSN classes)Cost Per Credit Hour: $722.50 per credit hour
Eligibility Restrictions: Program is currently pursuing authorization for students who live in Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Washington, Wyoming. Please consult the College of Nursing if you live in one of these states to determine if you are eligible to attend the program. Program accepts students from the remaining 33 states.
Online Doctor of Nursing Practice (BSN to DNP) – Family Nurse Practitioner specialty
Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Family Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: DNP (BSN Required)Program Structure: Online with on-campus visits required (one orientation visit per year plus a final visit at the end of the program) with clinical hours requirementsWebsite: nursing.osu.edu
Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: ~1,150 clinical hours required (1000 hours minimum)Number of Credits Required: 87-88 credits needed to graduateNumber of Campus Visits Required: 5-6 (FT vs. PT) (throughout entire program)
Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Full-time and Part-timeProgram Length: Full-time program can be completed in 44 months (~3.5 years); Part-time program can be completed in 56 months (~4.5 years)Program Start Date: Autumn semester onlyNumber of Terms: Full-Time: 11 semesters; Part-Time 12 semesters (students do not take classes every summer semester)
Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: BSN; current RNGPA: Minimum GPA 3.0Standardized Testing: GRE requiredTuition: ~$62,857.50 to ~$63,580 + feesCost Per Credit Hour: $722.50 per credit hour
Eligibility Restrictions: Program is currently pursuing authorization for students who live in Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Washington, Wyoming. Please consult the College of Nursing if you live in one of these states to determine if you are eligible to attend the program. Program accepts students from the remaining 33 states.
The Ohio State University Online NNP Programs
Online Master of Science in Nursing – Neonatal Nurse Practitioner specialty
Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Neonatal Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: MSN (BSN or Non-Nursing Bachelors accepted)Program Structure: Online instruction with clinical hours requirementsWebsite: nursing.osu.edu
Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 600 clinical hours requiredNumber of Credits Required: 55 credits needed to graduateNumber of Campus Visits Required: 0
Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Full-time and Part-timeProgram Length: Full-time program can be completed in 20 months; Part-time program can be completed in 32 monthsProgram Start Date: Autumn semester onlyNumber of Terms: Full-Time: 5 semesters; Part-Time 7 semesters
Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: BSN or Bachelor's degree required; current RN license; students must have at least 2 years of full-time work in an NICU before starting clinical courses, but may complete these while taking the non-clinical coursesGPA: Minimum GPA 3.0Standardized Testing: GRE required for students with a GPA below 3.0Tuition: ~$39,737.50 + feesCost Per Credit Hour: $722.50 per credit hour
Eligibility Restrictions: Program is currently pursuing authorization for students who live in Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Washington, Wyoming. Please consult the College of Nursing if you live in one of these states to determine if you are eligible to attend the program. Program accepts students from the remaining 33 states.
Online Post-Master's Study Option – Neonatal Nurse Practitioner specialty
Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Neonatal Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: Post-MSN Certificate Second Specialty (APRN required)Program Structure: Online instruction with clinical hours requirementsWebsite: nursing.osu.edu
Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 600 clinical hours requiredNumber of Credits Required: 41 credits needed to graduate (program may require more credits depending on the courses taken during a student's MSN program)Number of Campus Visits Required: 0
Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Part-time onlyProgram Length: Program can be completed in 20 months (overall length depends on how many core MSN classes students must take in addition to specialty classes)Program Start Date: Autumn semester onlyNumber of Terms: 5 semesters
Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: MSN; current RN; certified advanced practice nurse required (otherwise students should apply to the full MSN program); students must have at least 2 years of full-time work in an NICU before starting clinical courses, but may complete these while taking the non-clinical coursesGPA: Inquire with schoolStandardized Testing: Inquire with schoolTuition: ~$29,622.50 + fees (based on 41 credits, could be higher if students need to take more core MSN classes)Cost Per Credit Hour: $722.50 per credit hour
Eligibility Restrictions: Program is currently pursuing authorization for students who live in Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Washington, Wyoming. Please consult the College of Nursing if you live in one of these states to determine if you are eligible to attend the program. Program accepts students from the remaining 33 states.
Online Doctor of Nursing Practice (BSN to DNP) – Neonatal Nurse Practitioner specialty
Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Neonatal Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: DNP (BSN Required)Program Structure: Online with on-campus visits required (one orientation visit per year plus a final visit at the end of the program) with clinical hours requirementsWebsite: nursing.osu.edu
Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: ~1,100 clinical hours required (1000 hours minimum)Number of Credits Required: 81-82 credits needed to graduateNumber of Campus Visits Required: 5-6 (FT vs. PT) (throughout entire program)
Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Full-time and Part-timeProgram Length: Full-time program can be completed in 44 months (~3.5 years); Part-time program can be completed in 56 months (~4.5 years)Program Start Date: Autumn semester onlyNumber of Terms: Full-Time: 11 semesters; Part-Time 12 semesters (students do not take classes every summer semester)
Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: BSN; current RN; students must have at least 2 years of full-time work in an NICU before starting clinical courses, but may complete these while taking the non-clinical coursesGPA: Minimum GPA 3.0Standardized Testing: GRE requiredTuition: ~$58,522 to ~$59,245 + feesCost Per Credit Hour: $722.50 per credit hour
Eligibility Restrictions: Program is currently pursuing authorization for students who live in Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Washington, Wyoming. Please consult the College of Nursing if you live in one of these states to determine if you are eligible to attend the program. Program accepts students from the remaining 33 states.
The Ohio State University Online PMHNP Programs
Online Master of Science in Nursing – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialty
Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: MSN (BSN or Non-Nursing Bachelors accepted)Program Structure: Online instruction with clinical hours requirementsWebsite: nursing.osu.edu
Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 600 clinical hours requiredNumber of Credits Required: 60 credits needed to graduateNumber of Campus Visits Required: 0
Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Full-time and Part-timeProgram Length: Full-time program can be completed in 20 months; Part-time program can be completed in 32 monthsProgram Start Date: Autumn semester onlyNumber of Terms: Full-Time: 5 semesters; Part-Time 7 semesters
Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: BSN or Bachelor's degree required; current RN licenseGPA: Minimum GPA 3.0Standardized Testing: GRE required for students with a GPA below 3.0Tuition: ~$43,350 + feesCost Per Credit Hour: $722.50 per credit hour
Eligibility Restrictions: Program is currently pursuing authorization for students who live in Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Washington, Wyoming. Please consult the College of Nursing if you live in one of these states to determine if you are eligible to attend the program. Program accepts students from the remaining 33 states.
Online Post-Master's Study Option – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialty
Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: Post-MSN Certificate Second Specialty (APRN required)Program Structure: Online instruction with clinical hours requirementsWebsite: nursing.osu.edu
Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 600 clinical hours requiredNumber of Credits Required: 34 credits needed to graduate (program may require more credits depending on the courses taken during a student's MSN program)Number of Campus Visits Required: 0
Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Part-time onlyProgram Length: Program can be completed in 20 months (overall length depends on how many core MSN classes students must take in addition to specialty classes)Program Start Date: Autumn semester onlyNumber of Terms: 5 semesters
Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: MSN; current RN; certified advanced practice nurse required (otherwise students should apply to the full MSN program)GPA: Inquire with schoolStandardized Testing: Inquire with schoolTuition: ~$24,565 + fees (based on 34 credits, could be higher if students need to take more core MSN classes)Cost Per Credit Hour: $722.50 per credit hour
Eligibility Restrictions: Program is currently pursuing authorization for students who live in Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Washington, Wyoming. Please consult the College of Nursing if you live in one of these states to determine if you are eligible to attend the program. Program accepts students from the remaining 33 states.
Online Doctor of Nursing Practice (BSN to DNP) – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialty
Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: DNP (BSN Required)Program Structure: Online with on-campus visits required (one orientation visit per year plus a final visit at the end of the program) with clinical hours requirementsWebsite: nursing.osu.edu
Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: ~1,100 clinical hours required (1000 hours minimum)Number of Credits Required: 85-86 credits needed to graduateNumber of Campus Visits Required: 5-6 (FT vs. PT) (throughout entire program)
Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Full-time and Part-timeProgram Length: Full-time program can be completed in 44 months (~3.5 years); Part-time program can be completed in 56 months (~4.5 years)Program Start Date: Autumn semester onlyNumber of Terms: Full-Time: 11 semesters; Part-Time 12 semesters (students do not take classes every summer semester)
Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: BSN; current RNGPA: Minimum GPA 3.0Standardized Testing: GRE requiredTuition: ~$61,412.50 to ~$62,135 + feesCost Per Credit Hour: $722.50 per credit hour
Eligibility Restrictions: Program is currently pursuing authorization for students who live in Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Washington, Wyoming. Please consult the College of Nursing if you live in one of these states to determine if you are eligible to attend the program. Program accepts students from the remaining 33 states.