Nurse Anesthesia, BSN to DNP

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
The Otterbein University and OhioHealth Grant Medical Center Nurse Anesthesia Program is no longer accepting applications. The Class of 2026 will be our final class as part of the joint CRNA program.

Read our FAQ for more information >

Be the steady hand and sharp mind patients and physicians are expecting when administering anesthesia.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

  • Emphasis on strong clinical proficiency and individual professional development
  • High board pass rates & low attrition rates
  • Partnership between Otterbein University & OhioHealth Grant Medical Center
  • Regional clinical experience excellence
  • Combines lab simulated experience with a high volume of clinical cases and hours
  • Variety of clinical settings –  large metropolitan, pediatrics, Level 1 Trauma, rural etc.
  • Our alumni are highly sought-after
  • Anesthesia coursework in the OhioHealth Grant Medical Center Education Center and Dayton clinical affiliates, in residence, full time program.

The Otterbein University-OhioHealth Grant Medical Center Nurse Anesthesia program provides a framework that prepares and develops knowledgeable, caring and compassionate nurse anesthetists who are committed to excellence in health care, preserving the dignity and rights of patients, and advancing the specialty practice of nurse anesthesia.

The CRNA role requires a unique combination of clinical and communication skills, academic ability and personal traits. Our applicants are assessed during the admissions process to ensure they not only have the critical care knowledge, but also, the discipline to thrive in our program. The art of administering anesthesia is a delicate balancing act. Therefore, it is important that our students and alumni have the ability to thrive in high-pressure situations in a variety of practice settings.

We are proud of the successes of our students. The attrition rate for the program is well below the national average and the board pass rates are among the best in the country.

Our alumni are sought after by hospitals and healthcare facilities across the nation because of their thorough preparation which includes the opportunity for repeated clinical experiences of nurse anesthesia skills during the program.

Your Experience at Otterbein

The Nurse Anesthesia courses are taught primarily at OhioHealth Grant Medical Center in downtown Columbus with clinical sites located throughout central and rural Ohio. You will thrive in our educational facilities located in OhioHealth Grant Medical Center. We ensure you are prepared before entering the clinical experience through simulation and the opportunity to study and practice with your classmates. Our program directors have an open door policy and their offices are at OhioHealth Grant Medical Center.

When you first begin in our program, you will notice something unique – a focus on character that is as important as your clinical skillset. We believe you need to be prepared for the pressures that come with this career. In addition to the focus on the science and application of anesthesia, we spend time focusing on our non-clinical “5 Pillars for Success”.  You will be challenged to take on pressure situations with grace, precision, and a steady hand.

When you complete our nurse anesthesia program, you will be prepared to take on the responsibility of being a well-rounded, strong team member alongside your health care colleagues.

The program holds perfect 10-year accreditation from The Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs

10275 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 906
Rosemont, IL 60018-5603
Phone: (224-275-9130)
Website address: https://coacrna.org

The Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) requires that all students matriculating into a nurse anesthesia educational program on January 1, 2022, or thereafter be enrolled in a program approved by the COA to award a practice doctoral degree. The Otterbein University-OhioHealth Grant Medical Center Nurse Anesthesia Program was approved to award the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. Further information regarding the program may be obtained by contacting Mark A. Moffitt, Executive Director of Admission at 614-823-1500. Applications, and all supplemental materials, for this entry level DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program must be received by August 1 each year with subsequent applicant interviews in October of that year. Students who are selected for the program will matriculate the following May (summer semester).

Admission Criteria

  1. Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an institution of higher education that is fully accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting agency and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and/or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education(CCNE) by the admission deadline.
  2. Current, valid and unrestricted license as a registered nurse in the U.S. In addition, an applicant must not have had a previous revocation, denial, suspension, or restriction of their license from any state or country. Enrolled NA students must have a current, valid and unrestricted (not under investigation) Ohio license at least one semester prior to Nurse Anesthesia program clinical course work.
  3. Capacity for graduate study as demonstrated by:
    • A blended cumulative GPA average of 3.0 or higher
    • A blended undergraduate science course GPA of 3.0 or higher
    • A grade of B or higher in an undergraduate statistics course
    • Minimum of one (1) year full time experience (or its part-time equivalent) as a registered nurse in a critical care setting within the last 3 years by the application deadline. This experience must be obtained in the United States, its territories or at a U.S. military facility outside of the U.S.  Per the COA standards, “the applicant must have developed as an independent decision maker capable of using and interpreting advanced monitoring techniques based on knowledge of physiological and pharmacological principles. During this experience, the registered professional nurse has developed critical decision making and psychomotor skills, competency in patient assessment, and the ability to use and interpret advanced monitoring techniques. A critical care area is defined as one where, on a routine basis, the registered professional nurse manages one or more of the following: invasive hemodynamic monitors (e.g., pulmonary artery, central venous pressure, and arterial catheters), cardiac assist devices, mechanical ventilation, and vasoactive infusions. Examples of critical care units may include but are not limited to: surgical intensive care, cardiothoracic intensive care, coronary intensive care, medical intensive care, pediatric intensive care, and neonatal intensive care. Those who have experiences in other areas may be considered provided they can demonstrate competence with managing unstable patients, invasive monitoring, ventilators, and critical care pharmacology.” (Operating room, PACU, emergency room and telemetry unit experience are not accepted as critical care experience. Flight nursing experience is accepted only if the applicant has prior ICU experience and actively manages patients on ventilators and vasoactive drips during transports.)
    • Current ACLS recognition.
    • CCRN is required by the application deadline.
    • Ability to articulate one’s professional goals and express one’s self clearly as evidenced by the admission essay and interview.
    • Ability to articulate a clear understanding of the nurse anesthetist’s role.
  4. (Optional) Submission of the Verification of Observation Form (observing a practicing CRNA or anesthesiologist in the Operating Room).
  5. (Optional) GRE is encouraged by the application deadline for applicants with a cumulative GPA of less than 3.5.

Application Procedure

Nurse Anesthesia (BSN to DNP) applicants should submit the following required admission materials to the Graduate School per the instructions below. All contents of the admission file become the legal property of the University and are not returnable or transferable.

  • Complete the online graduate nursing application. Select Summer 2024 as the start term. (Please note: The application deadline is August 1st, 2023 for the Summer 2024 start term. Applications are to be complete with all materials submitted by this date.)
  • Request separate official transcripts from all previous colleges or universities attended be sent to the Graduate School. In order to be considered official, transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution to the Graduate School. If hand-delivered, transcripts must be in an unopened envelope from the issuing institution. Allow 2-3 weeks for receipt and processing of ordered transcripts. We do accept official electronic transcripts; they can be sent to gradadmit@otterbein.edu.
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, science course GPA of 3.0 or higher, completion of an undergraduate Statistics course with a grade of B or higher.
  • Submit a detailed professional resume (include all educational institutions attended, RN work experience with start and end dates (month/year), certifications, professional organization membership, etc). Submit to  gradadmit@otterbein.edu
  • Give an Otterbein University Graduate Nursing Recommendation Form to three individuals that can support your application to pursue graduate studies. Please choose a clinical supervisor, a peer (RN), and another clinician to complete and submit this form. You will complete the front of the form; your recommender will complete the back. ​ Otterbein University reserves the right to contact persons providing recommendations and to contact a recommender to acknowledge receipt of a recommendation. Recommenders should email the form (required) and letter (optional) to gradadmit@otterbein.edu.
  • Submit a 2-4 page essay (typewritten, double-spaced, 12-point sized font). The essay should describe your professional goals and how these goals will be achieved in the DNP program at Otterbein University. Indicate how your past experiences and reflections have influenced these goals. Have you been involved with any type of research, evidenced-based, or quality improvement project? If so, please share your experience. Describe your understanding of the nurse anesthetist’s role and how obtaining doctoral education at Otterbein University will enable you as a future DNP-prepared nurse anesthetist to advance the nursing profession and contribute to the greater community. Please email completed essays to gradadmit@otterbein.edu.
  • (Optional) Submit completed Verification of Observation form.
  • Submit proof of ACLS recognition. Copy of your American Heart Association ACLS card, with expiration date, is required. Email to gradadmit@otterbein.edu.
  • Provide a current, valid, unrestricted US RN license number on the application for admission form. The Graduate School will verify current RN license and add proof to your file. Active, valid, current, and unrestricted Ohio RN license is required at least one semester prior to the Nurse Anesthesia program course work.
  • Provide proof of CCRN by application deadline ( a scheduled date to take the test is not acceptable).  Copy of your AACN certificate, with expiration date, is required. Email to gradadmit@otterbein.edu
  • (Optional) GRE scores are encouraged by application deadline for applicants with a cumulative GPA of less than 3.5 (a scheduled date to take the test is not acceptable). Please allow sufficient time for taking the test and having it scored and released to you. Request GRE to send official results to Otterbein; do not submit your test day print out.

All admission materials including transcripts must be submitted to:

Email: gradadmit@otterbein.edu

or Mail to:

Otterbein University
1 South Grove Street
ATTN: Enrollment Services
Westerville, OH 43081

Electronic Official Transcripts are accepted by the Graduate School.

Resume, essay, recommendation forms, etc. may be sent to gradadmit@otterbein.edu.

Sample Plan of Study Grid

First Year BSN to DNP Nurse Anesthesia Major

Summer Semester
Course # Course Title Hours
NURS 6810 Advanced Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse 3 hrs
NURS 7210 Knowledge Building for the Doctor of Nursing Practice 3 hrs
NURS 7220 Evidence-Based Practice & Informatics for the Doctor of Nursing Practice 3 hrs
NURS 7616 Anatomy & Physiology for Nurse Anesthesia 3 hrs
NURS 7617 Advanced Pharmacology for Nurse Anesthesia I 2 hrs
NURS 7920 Final Scholarly Project for the Doctor of Nursing Practice – Supervised Study 1 hrs
Semester Hours = 15
Fall Semester
Course # Course Title Hours
NURS 6820 Advanced Pharmacology for the Advanced Practice Nurse 3 hrs
NURS 7230 Biostatistics & Epidemiology for the Doctor of Nursing Practice 3 hrs
NURS 7240 Quality Practice for the Doctor of Nursing Practice 3 hrs
NURS 7627 Advanced Pharmacology for Nurse Anesthesia II 2 hrs
NURS 7726 Basic Principles of Nurse Anesthesia I 4 hrs
NURS 7920 Final Scholarly Project for the Doctor of Nursing Practice – Supervised Study 1 hrs
Semester Hours = 16
Spring Semester
Course # Course Title Hours
NURS 6830 Advanced Physical & Health Assessment for the Advanced Practice Nurse 3 hrs
NURS 7250 Policy & Politics for the Doctor of Nursing Practice 3 hrs
NURS 7260 Leadership for the Doctor of Nursing Practice 3 hrs
NURS 7736 Basic Principles of Nurse Anesthesia II 3 hrs
NURS 7838 Nurse Anesthesia Laboratory Practicum 2 hrs
NURS 7920 Final Scholarly Project for the Doctor of Nursing Practice – Supervised Study 1 hrs
Semester Hours = 15
Total Year Hours = 46

Second Year BSN to DNP Nurse Anesthesia Major

Summer Semester
Course # Course Title Hours
NURS 7746 Advanced Principles of Nurse Anesthesia I 4 hrs
NURS 7849 Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum I 2 hrs
NURS 7920 Final Scholarly Project for the Doctor of Nursing Practice – Supervised Study 1 hrs
NURS 7940 Doctor of Nursing Practice I 3 hrs
Semester Hours = 10
Fall Semester
Course # Course Title Hours
NURS 7756 Advanced Principles of Nurse Anesthesia II 4 hrs
NURS 7859 Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum II 3 hrs
NURS 7920 Final Scholarly Project for the Doctor of Nursing Practice – Supervised Study 1 hrs
NURS 7950 Doctor of Nursing Practice II 3 hrs
Semester Hours = 11
Spring Semester
Course # Course Title Hours
NURS 7767 Advanced Practice Anesthesia Nursing: The Role in Health Delivery 2 hrs
NURS 7869 Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum III 4 hrs
NURS 7920 Final Scholarly Project for the Doctor of Nursing Practice – Supervised Study 1 hrs
NURS 8000 Doctor of Nursing Practice III 3 hrs
Semester Hours = 10
Total Year Hours = 31

Third Year BSN to DNP Nurse Anesthesia Major

Summer Semester
Course # Course Title Hours
NURS 7879 Advanced Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum I 6 hrs
NURS 7920 Final Scholarly Project for the Doctor of Nursing Practice – Supervised Study 2 hrs
Semester Hours = 8
Fall Semester
Course # Course Title Hours
NURS 7889 Advanced Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum II 6 hrs
NURS 7920 Final Scholarly Project for the Doctor of Nursing Practice – Supervised Study 2 hrs
Semester Hours = 8
Spring Semester
Course # Course Title Hours
NURS 7899 Advanced Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum III 6 hrs
NURS 7920 Final Scholarly Project for the Doctor of Nursing Practice – Supervised Study 2 hrs
Semester Hours = 8
Total Year Hours = 24

Total Program Hours = 101

Faculty and Staff

Program Director
Brian Garrett, DNP, MSN, CRNA​

Assistant Program Director
Dr. Danielle Winch, DNP, CRNA

Faculty
Greg Stockton, DNP, MSN, CRNA
Patti Rabinowitz, DNP, MSN, CRNA
Danielle Winch, DNP, MSN, CRNA
John Reichert, MSN, CRNA
Kerrie Rodgers, MSN, CRNA

Medical Director
Norman Smyke, MD

For application information, please contact:

Executive Director of Admission
Mark A. Moffitt
Office: 614-823-1500
Email:  mmoffitt@otterbein.edu

For additional information, please contact:

Program Administrator
Tina Hugley
OhioHealth Grant Medical Center
111 South Grant Avenue
Columbus, OH 43215
Attn: Medical Education
Office: 614-566-8879
Fax: 614-566-8073
Email: tina.hugley@ohiohealth.com

Nurse Anesthesia FAQs

Q. How long is the program?
A. 36 months, 9 semesters

Q. How often do you admit?
A. Once per year in May (summer term).

Q. How many applicants apply to the program each year?
A. Over 100 applicants

Q. How many applicants are interviewed each year?
A. 50-60 applicants

Q. What is the average GPA of those accepted into the program?
A. 3.4 to 4.0 GPA

Q. How many students do you admit (once per year)?
A. Up to 24 students (between Columbus and Dayton cohorts)

Q. Can I work during the program?
A. The average weekly time commitment may approach 60 hours per week. The first year of the program is didactic, there may be opportunity for you to work part-time.

Q. What type of ICU experience is best?
A. Critical care experience provides applicants with experience in interpretation of invasive monitors, titration of vasoactive infusions, management of ventilated patients, and care of acutely ill patients. Pediatric critical care experience will be considered. Operating Room, Emergency Department, Cath Lab, OR and Telemetry unit experience are not accepted as critical care experience. Flight nursing experience is accepted only if the applicant has prior ICU experience and actively manages patients on ventilators and vasoactive drips during transports.  Please see the previous section, “Admission Criteria”, for further information related to critical care experience and the COA standards.

Q. What is the average years of critical care experience of those accepted into the program?
A. 2 to 6 years

Q. How much RN work experience is required?
A. One year full time (or its part time equivalent) RN critical care experience within the United States, its territories or a U.S. military hospital outside of the U.S. in the last 3 years. Also, CCRN certification is required by the time of the application deadline.  Please see the previous section, “Admission Criteria”, for further information related to critical care experience and COA standards.

Q. Is there a part time study option?
A. No, only a full time program is offered.

Q. Is there a program track for persons who are not RN’s? (this includes allied health professionals, MDs, etc) 
A. No

Q. Can I apply if I am an associate degree nurse and still completing my BSN?
A. Yes, as long as you will finish your BSN by the application deadline. You must also update your transcript demonstrating completion of the BSN degree by the application deadline.

Q. Can I apply if my statistics grade is less than a B, and I am still in the process of retaking statistics?
A. You must successfully complete the course with a grade of B or higher by the application date. Please be aware that a grade of B- will not be accepted.

Q. Do you offer a program for CRNAs who earned their certificate prior to the master’s being required?
A. We do not offer a CRNA master’s completion program.

Q. What times are classes offered?
A. Nurse anesthesia classes are taught Monday to Friday during the day. Nursing core courses (non-nurse anesthesia courses) are offered in the evening and/or in an on-line format. Clinical courses are generally Monday through Friday. Students may be assigned call shifts (weekends, nights and holidays) beginning in the second year and during specialty rotations. The COA requires programs to provide emergent case experience which can usually be accomplished by call or off-shifts.

Q. Are any courses online?
A. DNP core courses are offered in an on-line format. All of the nurse anesthesia didactic coursework is conducted in a classroom setting. Students in the Dayton cohort will either attend in person or be linked in to the Columbus area classroom.  All coursework must be taken within the 36-month program of study.

Q. Where will students do clinicals?
A. Students participate in clinical experiences at OhioHealth Grant Medical Center, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Mount Carmel Grove City, OhioHealth Marion General Hospital, Knox Community Hospital, Adena Regional Medical Center, OhioHealth Berger Hospital, OhioHealth Doctor’s Hospital, OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital, OhioHealth Med Central Hospital, and the Wexner Medical Center at the Ohio State University, Springfield Regional Medical Center.  Students, especially in the Dayton cohort, may participate in clinical experiences at Miami Valley Hospital, Soin Medical Center, Grandview Medical Center and Southview Medical Center.
Students will administer anesthesia for patients of all ages with a variety of pre-existing conditions undergoing a full spectrum of surgical and diagnostic procedures. Clinical experiences include elective and emergent procedures, call experience, OB, cardiac, ICU, regional, pediatric and rural rotations.
The nurse anesthesia major is organized within the context of the Graduate Nursing Program, and builds on the generalist preparation of the baccalaureate-prepared nurse. Graduates of the program are awarded a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree and are eligible to take the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) National Certification Examination (NCE) for initial recognition as a CRNA. The program meets or exceeds the COA’s minimum academic and clinical requirements.

Q. Is there financial aid available?
A. Applicants should contact the Financial Aid Office to learn about typical sources of graduate student financial aid. Limited funds are available through federally supported Professional Nurse Traineeships and Nurse Anesthesia Traineeships. The AANA Foundation awards scholarships for nurse anesthesia students. Requirements for each scholarship and the amounts awarded vary.

Q. When do admission interviews usually occur?
A. In October prior to the May start of the program (example, interviews in the fall of 2022 will occur for a May 2023 start).

Q. What should I be prepared to discuss in the admission interview?
A. Applicants should anticipate that interviewers will ask a broad range of questions that attempt to elicit the applicant’s understanding of the nurse anesthetist’s role, motivation, goals and leadership potential as well as clinical knowledge. Clinical knowledge includes (but is not limited to) ventilator management, ABGs, vasoactive pharmacology, lab values, hemodynamics, cardiac, respiratory and neurophysiology. Questions will also focus around non-clinical attributes, such as the program’s 5 Pillars for Success.  Applicants are not just desired for academic and clinical abilities. Non-academic and non-clinical attributes are highly desired for success in the nurse anesthesia program.

Q. Do you accept any graduate transfer credit?
A. We accept up to 2 courses of graduate transfer credit. Syllabi are evaluated after admission to the program.

Q. Are there any classes I can take as a non- degree student status while waiting to hear if I am accepted to the program?
A. No.

Q. Can I enter Otterbein as a graduate student in another major and transfer to the NA program? 
A. No. Otterbein requires you to be admitted to the program you wish to major in, due to space availability. Changing of major into the NA program is not an option.Q. Do you accept transfer students from other Nurse Anesthesia programs?
A. Transfer requests are evaluated on an individual basis

Q. What is the attrition rate for your program?
A. The five year attrition rate for the program is 0% (class of 2020 0%, 2021 0%, 2022 0, 2023 0%, 2024 0%, 2025 0%). The national average for all nurse anesthesia program is approximately 10%. Attrition most commonly includes students who step out for personal reasons (illness, family situations, etc). The department does have a leave of absence policy in place for students.  Attrition rates less commonly include students who leave due to academic misconduct, clinical failure and administrative dismissal due to rules violations.

Q. What is your employment rate for your most recent graduates?
A. In the last 5 years, 100% of graduates were offered and accepted employment within six months of graduation.

Q. Does the program offer an in-program review for the certification exam? Yes, there is an in-program practice certification exam and practice tests in the final year of the program. Students are also required to take the SEE exam twice during the program. This allows the student to identify areas of weaknesses and assist in preparation for the NCE.

Q. What is the first time pass rate for the National Certification Examination (NCE)?
A. The first time pass rate for the class of 2023 is 100%. The program’s five-year average  is 90.8% (2019-2023). The 2nd attempt pass rate is 99%. According to the NBCRNA (FY 2022), the national average first time pass rate is 83.4%.

  • 2023: 100%
  • 2022: 95%
  • 2021: 84%
  • 2020: 85%
  • 2019: 90%
  • 2018: 100%
  • 2017: 100%
  • 2016: 100%

Q. Do you have an on-call list for applicants who are denied?
A. Applicants may be called from the on-call list up to the start of the program.

Q. If denied, can I reapply?
A. Yes, we review your file and make recommendations for strengthening your application. We have had several first time denial applicants complete faculty suggestion activities, apply again and successfully obtain admission to the program.

Q. Can we meet faculty in preparation for applying to the program?
A. Faculty will be hosting multiple information sessions in the Spring/Summer months.  The first hour will be a program overview, and the second hour will focus on various topics that will help you prepare for interviews / the SRNA role. You may register for sessions here: https://grad-visit.otterbein.edu/.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Program Tuition Estimates

The following fees are for tuition only. Additional lab, resource, and technology fees can be found on the fee schedule on the Business Office websiteAcceptance deposit fees that are credited towards tuition are: Nurse Anesthesia $1,000; all other degrees and certificates $500. Costs subject to slight increases each academic year.

Graduate Nursing Program MSN Tuition Estimate DNP Tuition Estimate
BSN to MSN/DNP
Family Nurse Practitioner, BSN to MSN/DNP $28,191 $46,989
Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, BSN to MSN/DNP $36,144 $54,942
BSN to DNP
Nurse Anesthesia (Click here for more cost info for the NA major) $104,350
Master’s Degree to DNP
Advanced Practice Nurse Focus $23,136
Nurse Executive Focus $23,136
Post-Graduate Certificate
Family Nurse Practitioner $22,407
Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner $29,637
Graduate Nursing Tuition Fees per Credit Hour
5000- and 6000-Level Courses $650 per cr hr
7200-, 7300-, 7400-, 7500-, 7900-, and 8000-Level Courses $750 per cr hr
7600-, 7700-, and 7800-Level Courses $1,300 per cr hr

 

Payment Options

To help you manage your graduate school expenses Otterbein offers the ePay payment system and resources you may research for scholarship opportunities (see non-Otterbein Sources of Aid below). We recommend that you speak with the graduate financial aid counselor at 614-823-1379. See the Business Office site for information about ePay.

Graduate Nursing Financial Aid Options

Graduate students are eligible for consideration for a variety of scholarships and loans.

Non-Otterbein Sources of Aid

National Scholarship Opportunities

Ohio Scholarship Opportunities

Loan Repayment Opportunities

Otterbein Financial Aid

For information about financial aid available from Otterbein, see the Office of Student Financial Services site.

Application Deadlines

Program of Study Annual Deadline Starting Term
Family Nurse Practitioner
BSN to DNP (MSN included)
Post-Graduate Certificate
Rolling* until April 1st Summer
Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
BSN to DNP (MSN included)
Post-Graduate Certificate
Rolling* until April 1st Summer
Master’s Degree to Doctor of Nursing Practice
Advanced Practice Focus
Nurse Executive Focus
Rolling* until April 1st Summer
Nurse Anesthesia
BSN to DNP August 1st Summer (yearly)
Associate’s Degree to Doctor of Nursing Practice, MSN Included
Family Nurse Practitioner, Associate’s Degree to DNP
Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Associate’s Degree to DNP
Not accepting applications at this time.

*Rolling – Application decisions will be made monthly, while seats remain available.

DNP Student Learning Outcomes & University Learning Goals (KMERI*)

Student Learning Outcomes University Learning Goals (KMERI*)
1. Integrate nursing science with knowledge from the natural and social sciences as a basis for the highest level of nursing practice. Knowledge
2. Provide organizational and systems leadership in advanced nursing practice roles to improve patient and health care outcomes, through advocacy and implementation of management and quality improvement strategies. Responsible
3. Provide leadership for evidence-based practice, through translation of research for practice, dissemination of research findings, application of research findings, implementation of quality improvement methodologies, evaluation of practice outcomes, and participation in collaboration research. Inquisitive
4. Demonstrate proficiency in the utilization and evaluation of information systems/technology resources for knowledge application, management of individual and aggregate data, and quality improvement. Knowledgeable
5. Provide leadership in the analysis, development, implementation and evaluation of healthcare policies, congruent with advocacy for social justice, equity and ethics in global health care. Multi-literate, Responsible
6. Employ effective communication, collaboration and leadership skills with individuals, groups and teams to facilitate problem solving and team functioning for improvement in health care and health care delivery. Engaged
7. Analyze epidemiological, bio-statistical, environmental and other appropriate data for developing, implementing and evaluating clinical prevention and population health interventions. Inquisitive
8. Demonstrate advanced levels of clinical judgment in designing, implementing and evaluating therapeutic interventions to improve patient and/or health care outcomes. Knowledgeable
9. Analyze the legal, ethical, economic, and professional functions of the APN. Multi-literate, Inquisitive
10. Integrate caring behaviors and patterns including cultural competence and attention to underserved regional and global individuals and groups into ANP roles. Engaged, Responsible

*NOTE: KMERI refers to Otterbein's learning goals. It stands for KnowledgeableMulti-literateEngagedResponsible, and Inquisitive. To learn more about KMERI, visit our University Learning Goals page.