You can complete the BSN-DNP in 9-12 semesters, while the MSN-DNP can be completed in as little as 6 semesters.
To see the curriculum for either program, view our DNP Curriculum page.
The BSN-DNP and MSN-DNP programs are designed for working professionals with busy lives, so if something interrupts your normal course of study, you don't have to worry about losing the courses you've completed. You can take up to 6 years to complete these degrees if needed. As you complete the program, please keep in mind that nursing courses must be taken in sequence, and certain courses may only be available during specific semesters. With that in mind, taking time off will affect your area of study and length of time in the program.
To see the curriculum, view our DNP Curriculum page.
No. The online programs are designed for professionals who work full-time and are only offered part-time. Students will develop an individualized program of study with the Program Director and Academic Advisor in their first semester in the program. Most students take 2-3 courses each semester for 6-9 total credits.
Note that the definition of a full-time program can differ among financial aid or tuition reimbursement programs and you will want to check with that particular program鈥檚 administrator.
Yes, the online DNP programs are designed for professionals who work full-time and as such are offered in a part-time format. Most students complete 2-3 courses each semester for 6-9 total credits. Students can also take fewer courses; however, it will take longer to complete their program.
To see the curriculum, view our DNP Curriculum page.
Tuition for the BSN-DNP program is $608 per credit for Ohio residents and $627 per credit for non-residents. You'll need to complete 70 credits for a total tuition of $42,560 for Ohio residents, or $43,890 for non-residents.
You can review all tuition costs here.
Tuition for the MSN-DNP program is $648 per credit for Ohio residents and $667 per credit for non-residents. You'll need to complete 36 credits for a total tuition of $23,328 for Ohio residents, or $24,012 for non-residents.
You can review all tuition costs here.
Yes, 51社区鈥檚 College of Health Sciences and Professions is proud to offer scholarships to those seeking to further their education in the online BSN-DNP and MSN-DNP programs. If you are a student veteran, active military member, alumni, or corporate partner you are automatically eligible to receive a scholarship of up to 15%. Contact our admissions team for more details.
Tuition for the BSN-DNP is $42,560 for Ohio residents or $43,890 for non-residents. You need to complete 70 credits at $608 per credit for Ohio residents and $627 per credit for non-residents.
You can review all tuition costs here.
Tuition for the MSN-DNP is $23,328 for Ohio residents or $24,012 for non-residents. You need to complete 36 credits at $648 per credit for Ohio residents and $667 per credit for non-residents.
You can review all tuition costs here.
You should expect additional costs for textbooks and use of Typhon. You can learn more about all tuition fees here.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing/master's degree program in nursing/Doctor of Nursing Practice program and/or post-graduate APRN certificate program at 51社区 is accredited by the .
No, there are no entrance exams required. You can learn more about our admissions policy here.
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Yes, both the BSN-DNP and MSN-DNP programs require two years of full-time experience working as an RN within the past 5 years. You can learn more about our admissions policy here.
Yes, the BSN-DNP and MSN-DNP programs accept up to 9 transfer credits. It may be possible to transfer previous graduate credits to meet the requirements of our programs. There are limitations to the number, age, and types of credits that students may transfer to meet requirements. It is also possible to 鈥渨aive鈥 certain courses based on previous coursework; however, if a required course is waived, students may need to take an additional course to meet the required credit hours for graduation.
You can learn more about our admissions policy here.
Up to 9 credits may be transferred and applied toward either the BSN-DNP program or the MSN-DNP program. You can learn more about our admissions policy here.
The BSN-DNP and MSN-DNP programs only admit in the Fall and Spring terms. In addition, please note that nursing program application deadlines are earlier than general Graduate College deadlines. Please contact us for more specific application deadline information.
You'll need a minimum GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale across all coursework to apply to either the BSN-DNP or MSN-DNP programs. You can learn more about our admissions policy here.
The requirements for the BSN-DNP and MSN-DNP programs include:
Prior to clinical/practicum experiences, applicants must also provide proof of the following:
You can learn more about our admission requirements here.
Students are admitted into the DNP programs in the Fall term. Please contact us for additional details.
At this time, there are no virtual open houses scheduled for DNP programs. Please contact us for information about the next event.
You'll complete 70 credits to earn the BSN-DNP degree, and 36 credits to earn the MSN-DNP degree. The DNP programs also require 1,000 clinical/practicum hours.
Clinical practice hours are dependent on the course objectives. Clinical practice hours are faculty-supervised, in collaboration with a preceptor or mentor, and are individualized based on the program of study. Faculty work closely with students in the selection of a preceptor-mentor and clinical setting.
The BSN-DNP and MSN-DNP programs offer two specializations: direct patient care as an advanced practice nurse, and indirect patient care as a nurse executive or nurse educator. Upon graduation, students will have earned the DNP and a graduate certificate in their specialty focus, if applicable, for eligibility to complete a national certification examination.
While the DNP programs do not follow a cohort model in the traditional sense, nursing courses must be taken in sequence. In addition, certain courses are only offered during certain semesters. Students will develop an individualized program of study with the Program Director and Academic Advisor in their first semester in the program.
Yes, the BSN-DNP and MSN-DNP programs are offered in a blended format, including both web-based and on-campus intensives (OCIs). The DNP Core courses require three On-Campus Intensives, there may be additional On-Campus Intensives in specialty focus classes. Outside of of the intensive and clinical hour requirements, all coursework is online-only.
There are 1,000 clinical hours required to complete the BSN-DNP and MSN-DNP programs. These hours are integrated into coursework and project development, implementation, and evaluation:
Your interaction with faculty is key in a graduate nursing program, therefore, we do not utilize teaching assistants. Faculty are all nurses, prepared at the Master's or Doctorate level, who still practice in their respective fields.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) was first proposed by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing in 2004 as an entry to practice for advanced nurse practitioners and executives. DNP builds on the baccalaureate and master鈥檚 educational foundations and was initiated in 2017 at 51社区. These programs, which are accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), also offer concentrations in advanced clinical or executive practice to further expand the knowledge and skills of the advanced nurse clinician or administrator for the DNP student.