Nurse Practitioner Programs in Ohio - OH
In Ohio, the term "advanced practice nurse" refers to someone that is a certified nurse practitioner, certified nurse- midwife, certified registered nurse anesthetist, or a clinical nurse specialist. All advance practice nurses in Ohio must practice under the rules of the Ohio State Board of Nursing.
Each individual is required to be certified by a National Certifying Organization approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing and possess a Certificate of Authority (COA) to practice in their field. APN's in Ohio do have prescribing privileges for most drugs, however, certain controlled substances cannot be prescribed without the collaboration of a physician. Every APN must practice under the supervision of a physician in the state. They do not have to be in direct contact with the physician, but they must be able to communicate/consult with him or her at all times either in person, over the phone, via the internet, etc.
There are a number of nationally accredited Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Midwifery programs offered online and at campuses throughout the state of Ohio. To become a nurse midwife or nurse practitioner in Ohio, you must complete an accredited, specialized masters level nursing program before you can sit for a certification exam, receive your COA, and begin practice within your field.
Nurse Practitioner salaries in Ohio will depend highly upon your experience and location. According to indeed.com, nurse practitioners in ohio make will make on average between $69,000 and $94,000 per year. In addition, many employers will pay benefits.
Completion of any of the nationally accredited programs below will put you on track to becoming a certified nurse practitioner or nurse midwife in Ohio. Request information from the schools to learn more.
Featured Online Nurse Practitioner Programs in Ohio
University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Nurse Practitioner Program Option provides nurse practitioners (NP) with a baccalaureate degree an opportunity to enhance their educational qualifications and complete their graduate degree in nursing without leaving their current employment or home community. Request information to learn more.
University of Cincinnati - College of Nursing
The University of Cincinnati offers two Distance Learning Master's in Nursing Programs, a Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Midwifery and a Master of Science in Nursing – Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner . The MSN - Nurse Midwifery online program is accredited by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) and the The MSN - Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner online program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Programs Offered: Online MSN - Nurse Midwifery, MSN - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
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Frontier School of Midwifery & Family Nursing - Distance Education
The Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of College and Schools. They offer online MSN Programs with post masters certificates in the following areas: Certified Nurse Midwifery (accredited by ACME), Family Nurse Practitioner, and/or Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner (both accredited by the NLNAC). FSMFN also offers an online DNP program accredited by the AACN. Coursework is web-based and clinical experience is acquired in your own community at clinics and hospitals.
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Campus Based APN Programs in Ohio - Approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing
University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services (Featured Campus Program)
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Nurse Practitioner Program at University of Phoenix is CCNE accredited. There are two campus locations in Cleveland, OH. Request information to learn more.
Capital University
Programs Offered: Clinical Nurse Specialist Tracks
Phone: 614-236-6011
Case Western Reserve University
Programs Offered: Certified Nurse-Midwife, Clinical Nurse Specialist Tracks, Certified Nurse Practitioner Tracks, Certified Nurse Anesthetist
Phone: 216-368-2529
Contact: Carol Savrin or Jack Kless
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Programs Offered: Certified Nurse Practitioner, Education
Phone: 740-284-5249
Contact: Director of Graduate Admissions
Kent State University
Programs Offered: Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Practitioner
Phone: 330-672-7930
Malone College - School of Nursing
Programs Offered: Clinical Nurse Specialist, Certified NP
Phone: 330-471-8166
Contact: Loretta Reinhart, PhD, RN
Medical College of Ohio
Programs Offered: Certified Nurse Practitioner tracks
Phone: 419-383-5800
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
Programs Offered: CNS track, Adult Health and Nursing Education (dual specialty)
Phone: 614-234-5800
The Ohio State University
Programs Offered: Certified Nurse-Midwife program, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Certified NP tracks
Phone: 614-292-4041
Contact: Joyce Roberts, PhD, FAAN, CNM, FACNM
Otterbein College
Programs Offered: Certified Nurse Practitioner tracks
Phone: 614-823-3210
Contact: Judy Strayer, PhD, RN
University of Akron
Programs Offered: Clinical Nurse Specialist, Certified NP, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Phone: 330-972-7386 or 330-972-7551
Contact: Charles Barton, MSN, Med, CRNA or Kathleen Ross-Alaalmolki, PhD, RN
Ursuline College
Programs Offered: Certified Nurse Practitioner, MSN- Pallisative Care, Case Management
Phone: 216-646-8166
Contact: Carol Waggoner, PhD
Wright State University
Programs Offered: Clinical Nurse Specialist, Certified Nurse Practitioner
Phone: 937-775-3132
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