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Announcing our Doctor of Nursing (DNP) Program. Classes begin Fall 2008 pending final approval from the Ohio Board of Regents *pending final approval from the Ohio Board of Regents

Applications are being accepted NOW for our first DNP class beginning Fall 2008. Apply now!

The Otterbein College DNP Program provides the opportunity for advanced practice nurses to become the most highly educated and qualified practitioners in their field. Be among the first in Ohio to take your nursing practice to new levels:

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  • Become a clinical expert, on the cutting edge of emerging therapies
  • Be an innovative leader in nursing practice, administration and/or academia
  • Experience personal growth and transform nursing practice on a local, national and/or international level

Are you ready to be a leader and innovator in health care today?

Do you want to change practice through the translation of evidence-based knowledge into clinical practice?

Our Department of Nursing has developed the DNP Program by building on successful advanced practice nursing programs!

The Otterbein DNP Program Advantage:
  • An individually planned program for post masters students in advanced practice nursing roles that will focus on YOUR area of clinical interest
  • Credit for YOUR previous preceptored graduate clinical hours
  • Expert faculty and preceptors to guide YOUR learning
  • A 44 credit hour program that YOU may complete in 2 or 3 years of study
  • A blended curriculum that allows YOU to combine on-campus study, use of technology, and faculty/preceptor mentoring with clinical study
Otterbein College is located in Westerville, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus.