Accepting Applications for Summer 2024

Otterbein Graduate Nursing Program

Otterbein University’s graduate nursing programs are designed with the changing roles of nursing and the healthcare delivery systems in mind. Whether you are considering becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), a Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), or adding additional expertise to your work our clinically expert nursing faculty will assure that you have the knowledge and skills to function at the highest level of nursing practice possible!  Otterbein students outpace state and national rates for passing national certification exams every year.

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

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.

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Graduate Nursing Information Sessions

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Graduate Nursing Program Degrees and Certificates

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER

PSYCHIATRIC & MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER

NURSE ANESTHESIA

DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE

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 >

NURSE ANESTHESIA

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 >

DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE

Otterbein Nursing John Chovan
You believe in caring about your patients.
We believe in caring about you.

Graduate nursing faculty are committed to providing:

  • Personal attention.
  • Individualized advising.
  • Blended in person and virtual learning.
  • A plan for your success.

Pictured: John D. Chovan, PhD, DNP, RN, CNP, CNS, PMHNP/CNS-BC, ACHPN
Professor, Chair, and Chief Nurse Administrator, Department of Nursing

Department of Nursing Mission

The Department of Nursing is committed to quality nursing education that uses a holistic caring framework to promote quality and safe healthcare. Our mission encourages personal and professional development of faculty, staff and students. An appreciation for diverse perspectives and humane values is central to the mission. Building on a liberal arts education and a strong science foundation, the goal of the Department of Nursing is to prepare lifelong learners who are committed to the profession, the community, and to meeting changing health care needs of society.

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The Changing Nursing Workforce 


News - September 27, 2023
Did you know that a nurse was on The New York Times bestselling authors list most of this past summer? Hadley Vlahos, a hospice RN (registered nurse) and alumna of Northwest Florida State College, described her clinical expertise and compassionate care in her book, The In-Between. She shares heartfelt stories that ultimately focus on life’s transitional moments, encouraging readers to find beauty and acceptance during these challenging times.   Hadley Vlahos, RN Throughout the U.S., nurses in hospital work are feeling…

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Photograph of Towers Hall at Otterbein University.

National Media Recognize Otterbein University for Programs and Values


News - September 18, 2023
Otterbein University has been collecting honors this fall, as it is recognized in national publications for its programs and values, including U.S. News & World Report, Colleges of Distinction, and Washington Monthly. US News & World Report Otterbein University has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for its academic excellence, commitment to undergraduate teaching, and focus on affordability, student success outcomes, and experiential learning. In the 2024 Best Colleges rankings by U.S. News & World Report, Otterbein has…

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Fast Track Innovation Fund Lets Community Shape Otterbein’s Growth


News - July 31, 2023
Otterbein University is using an innovative approach to grow enrollment and revenue by “crowd sourcing” ideas from its own community and investing in the best ideas with $1 million approved by the Board of Trustees. Under the Fast Track Innovation Fund initiative, seven projects proposed by Otterbein faculty and staff in May have been funded and are already being implemented on campus. “This investment in Otterbein’s future demonstrates our trustees’ commitment to allowing every member of our community to be heard…

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Graduate nursing degrees hold approval from The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and The Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.

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