Application Deadline: October 15
Credit hours: 79
Next Term Start Date: August 26
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Application deadline is October 15, 2024.
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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.
The comprehensive clinical experiences and coursework in this online NNP program will prepare nurse practitioners to deliver specialized care to high-risk newborns, diagnose and manage complex neonatal conditions, and provide critical support in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Students who have previously earned their Bachelor of Science in Nursing will earn both their master’s degree and DNP degree as part of this online program.
Graduates of this online DNP NNP program will be eligible for certification as a neonatal nurse practitioner.
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Application deadline is October 15, 2024.
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Academic Calendar
Ohio State’s online BSN to NNP doctorate program admits students once-per-year for the Autumn semester.
Academic Calendar
Ohio State’s online BSN to NNP doctorate program admits students once-per-year for the Autumn semester.
Application deadline is October 15, 2024.
Apply by October 15 to be considered for next year's cohort
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Admission Criteria
Applicants of the online BSN to DNP – Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program must have the following:
- Active RN license
- Earned Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
- A minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA in the last degree earned relevant to program of study
- Completed prerequisite statistics course from the below list of options (or equivalent) with a B- or higher:
- PSYCH 2220 Data Analysis in Psychology
- PSYCH 3321 Quantitative and Statistical Methods
- PUBHIBO 6210 Applied Biostatistics I
- STATISTICS 1350 Elementary Statistics
- STATISTICS 1450 Introduction to the Practice of Statistics
- STATISTICS 2450 Introduction to Statistical Analysis
Applications to this online program will be reviewed using a holistic approach, meaning all aspects of who you are as an applicant will be considered. This assessment will include academic preparedness and formative experiences in your professional background, education and life.
The State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement, also known asSARA, establishes uniform standards for distance education for all participating states and institutions. Ohio State joined SARA in 2015, which means Ohio State can offer most online and on-ground courses and programs inSARA member states,districts and territories without seeking authorization in each state.
What can you do with a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner DNP degree?
With a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) DNP degree, you can deliver specialized care to high-risk newborns, diagnose and manage complex neonatal conditions, and provide critical support in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). This advanced degree also prepares you for leadership roles in healthcare policy, education, and clinical research, significantly improving neonatal health outcomes.
Curriculum
Ohio State’s DNP Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program curriculum and field experience allow students to provide healthcare to neonates in a variety of settings. This online BSN to DNP program pathway meets the curriculum guidelines of the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties and National Association of Neonatal Nurses.
Program Faculty
While taking the next step in their nursing careers in this online neonatal nurse practitioner program, students will learn from experts in the neonatal field.
Randee Masciola, DNP, APRN-CNP, WHNP-BC, FAANP
Associate Clinical Professor, DNP Program Director
Dr. Randee Masciola focuses on prevention, education and health maintenance in regards to women’s health across the life span.
Jodi Ulloa, DNP, APRN-CNP, NNP-BC
Assistant Clinical Professor
Allison Kelly, DNP, APRN-CNP, NNP-BC, NPT-C
Assistant Clinical Assistant Professor of Practice
Nicole Zimmerman, MSN, APRN-CNP, NNP-BC
Instructor of Clinical Practice
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