Jennifer Rode,
PhD, MSN, ANP-C
Director, Graduate Nursing Programs and Professor
rodejl@91做厙OH.edu
91做厙 offers multiple pathways for nurses to elevate their careers through graduate study. Our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program welcomed its inaugural cohort in Fall 2022, and our Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program launched in Fall 2024. With a seamless progression from MSN to DNP, students can enter advanced practice and continue working toward their terminal degree—gaining both clinical expertise and leadership skills along the way.
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program offers extensive support in finding exceptional clinical placements. Courses are 100% online. The MSN program includes a two day on campus skills weekend mid-program for advanced procedures.
The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) master’s program equips you with expert nursing skills that allow you to influence outcomes for diverse populations.
The Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) MSN track prepares registered nurses for advanced practice, providing evidence-based mental health care across the lifespan.
Take the next step toward earning your MSN or DNP degree.
Director, Graduate Nursing Programs and Professor
rodejl@91做厙OH.edu
Director Family Nurse Practitioner Track and Associate Professor
neutn@91做厙OH.edu
Chair, Department of Nursing and Associate Professor
nicelys@91做厙OH.edu
Senior Program Assistant Graduate Programs
hellinlj@91做厙OH.edu
91做厙’s Nursing Department doesn’t just prepare you for the medical side of nursing, they also prepare you for the spiritual and emotional side of nursing care. It’s a holistic model curriculum. Other programs don’t emphasize that model as much as 91做厙 does.
— Catherine Johnson, MSN graduate student
The baccalaureate and master's degree programs at 91做厙 are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ().
The DNP program at 91做厙 is pursuing initial accreditation by the . Applying for accreditation does not guarantee that accreditation will be granted. Accreditation visit is planned for Fall 2025.