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

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Brandman University - School of Nursing and Health Professions

Brandman University School of Nursing and Health Professions is part of the nonprofit Chapman University System. Applications are being taken now for January, 2011 enrollment. The DNP programs do require eight immersion sessions of 3 to 4 days each at the Irvine, CA campus. Request information from Brandman University to learn more.

Programs Offered Online: RN to BSN, BSN to DNP - (Specialties: Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner), Post-Master's to DNP for Registered Nurses with a Master's in Advanced Practice or Registered Nurses with a MSN not in Advanced Practice or who would like to move to another APN specialty - (Specialties: Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner)

  • Click Here to request free information from Brandman University School of Nursing and Health Professions.

University of Cincinnati - College of Nursing

The University of Cincinnati - College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The MSN - Nurse Midwifery online program is accredited by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM).

Programs Offered Online: MSN - (Specializations: Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Midwifery, Clinical Nurse Specialist - Nurse Educator)

  • Click Here for information about the University of Cincinnati Online MSN programs.

Liberty University - Department of Nursing

Liberty University's Online MSN - Clinical Nurse Specialist Acute Care Track is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. Graduates are prepared for national certification as a CNS and work as practitioners and/or educators. This program is enrolling now. Request information today!

Program Offered: MSN - Acute Care Track Online

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Felician College

The Master of Science in Nursing and Post-Master's Certificate programs offered by Felician College are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and the New Jersey State Board of Nursing. Felician College Nursing faculty help you select your clinical preceptors and clinical practicum site. Click below to request free information. Select "Master of Science in Nursing (Online)" for the MSN NP programs.

Programs Offered: Online MSN - (Tracks: Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner), Post-Master's Certificate - Adult Nurse Practitioner, Post-Master's Certificate - Family 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), Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner (accredited by the NLNAC). FSMFN also offers an online DNP program accredited by the AACN.

Programs Offered: Online ADN - MSN (Tracks: Nurse Midwifery, Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner) , Online MSN - (Tracks: Nurse Midwifery, Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner), DNP

  • Click Here for more information about the Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing distance education programs.

Graceland University - School of Nursing

The RN-BSN and RN to BSN/MSN programs are CCNE and NLNAC accredited. The RN to BSN and RN to BSN/MSN programs are designed for Registered Nurses who want to advance their education and career opportunities. RN to BSN and RN to BSN/MSN program Practicums can be completed in the student's community.

Online Programs Offered: RN to BSN, RN to BSN/MSN - (Specializations: Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator)

  • Click Here and select "Online RN to BSN/MSN" to request information about the FNP program at Graceland University.

Graceland University

All MSN and Post-Graduate Certificate nursing programs at Graceland University are CCNE and NLNAC accredited. Graceland University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. MSN program Practicums are completed in the student's community.

Online Programs Offered: MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN - Nurse Educator, Post-Graduate Certificate Family Nurse Practitioner, Post-Graduate Certificate in Nurse Education

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South University - School of Health Professions

The South University MSN program is CCNE accredited and graduates are prepared for a career and national certification as an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner. South University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. These programs are enrolling now. Contact South University to learn more about their programs and to speak with an admissions representative.

Programs Offered: Online RN to BSN, Online RN to MSN - (Tracks: Adult Health Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator), MSN - (Tracks: Adult Health Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator)

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Rush University - College of Nursing

Nursing students may be eligible to complete all or a portion of their clinical site requirements at a clinical site near their home. If not, there are a number of clinical sites in the Chicago area that faculty will assist in setting up for the student. The Rush University - College of Nursing received accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Programs Offered Online: Advanced Generalist MSN, MSN - Combined Adult and Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)

  • Click Here for information about Rush University College of Nursing Online Nurse Practitioner programs.

University of Missouri - Kansas City - School of Nursing

UMKC School of Nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Programs Offered Online: Pre-Licensure BSN, RN to BSN (online), MSN - [Tracks: Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (online), Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (online), Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (online), Nurse Educator (online)], Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)

  • Click Here to request free information about the University of Missouri - Kansas City nursing programs.

Philadelphia University - Distance Education

The Midwifery Institute is accredited by the American Commission for Midwifery Education.

Programs Offered: MS Completion Program - Midwifery, MS in Disaster Medicine and Management, MS - Midwifery.

  • Click Here for information about the Philadelphia University's Online Master's in Disaster Medicine & Management Program.
  • Click Here for information about the Online MS - Midwifery Programs.

Campus Based APN Programs in Ohio - Approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing

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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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