Jennifer Rode,
PhD, MSN, ANP-C
Director, Graduate Nursing Programs and Professor
rodejl@ߣߣÊÓƵOH.edu
Nursing Graduate Programs
ߣߣÊÓƵ University 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.
Masters in Nursing
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Family Nurse Practitioner program offers extensive support in finding exceptional clinical placements. Courses are 100% online. The Family Nurse Practitioner track includes a two day on campus skills weekend mid-program for advanced procedures.
Doctor of Nursing Practice
ߣߣÊÓƵ University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is designed to elevate the careers of graduate-level nurses by preparing them for leadership roles in healthcare systems. With a focus on evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and leadership, the DNP equips graduates to drive meaningful change in patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.
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Take the next step toward earning your MSN or DNP degree.
Graduate Nursing Program Contacts:
Jennifer Rode,
Tricia Neu,
DNP, MSN, FNP-C
Director Family Nurse Practitioner Track and Associate Professor
neutn@ߣߣÊÓƵOH.edu
Stephanie Nicely,
EdD, MSN, RN
Chair, Department of Nursing and Associate Professor
nicelys@ߣߣÊÓƵOH.edu
Linda Helling
Senior Program Assistant Graduate Programs
hellinlj@ߣߣÊÓƵOH.edu
ߣߣÊÓƵ’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 ߣߣÊÓƵ does.
— Catherine Johnson, MSN graduate student
Accreditation
The baccalaureate and master's degree programs at ߣߣÊÓƵ University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ().
The DNP program at ߣߣÊÓƵ University is pursuing initial accreditation by the . Applying for accreditation does not guarantee that accreditation will be granted. Accreditation visit is planned for Fall 2025.
Graduate Nursing Programs
Oxford Campus
Clinical Health Sciences and Wellness Building421 S. Campus Ave
Oxford, OH 45056 nsginfo@ߣߣÊÓƵOH.edu 513-529-0298