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College of Nursing and Health Sciences

MS/MSN to DNP, Advanced Practice

Contact Us

Jill Matthes, DNP, RN, CHSE
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Director; Health Systems Leadership Program Director
CONHS Assessment Coordinator
185, College of Nursing & Health Sciences
419-521-6827
jmatthe2@ashland.edu

Student Learning Outcomes

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of the graduate program, nurses are able to:

  • Implement nursing practice, including innovative approaches, based on scientific knowledge
  • Evaluate health care policy and systems
  • Plan for patient and family needs, anticipating their changing requirements, and ensuring patient comfort and safety in planning care
  • Engage in interprofessional collaboration to meet the health needs of client systems in varied health care delivery systems
  • Enhance the culture of safety in health systems through the application of information technologies
  • Generate nursing practice knowledge to stimulate research and improve clinical outcomes
  • Demonstrate professional values and ethical behavior in the advanced practice nursing role
  • Assume specialized roles in advanced clinical practice
  • Design culturally competent health services for vulnerable populations

Curriculum Guide

View Curriculum (PDF)

Core Reqiurements 

  • DNP Role and Interprofessionalism (NUR 9110)
  • Epidemiology and Biostatistics (NUR 9520)
  • Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice (NUR 9530)
  • Healthcare Informatics (NUR 9540)
  • Healthcare Delivery, Quality and Safety (NUR 9550)
  • Health Policy and Advocacy (NUR 9560)
  • Principles of Practice Management (NUR 9570)
  • Interprofessional Seminar (NUR 9580)
  • Scholarly Project (NUR 9810, NUR 9820)
  • Residency (NUR 9830, NUR 9840)

Transfer Credit Policy

A maximum of nine (9) graduate level credits from an accredited college or university may be transferred toward completion of the requirements for the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. Official transcripts certifying graduate level courses completed at another institution prior to admission to Ashland University should be submitted at the time of application and will be evaluated by the DNP program director for acceptability as transfer credit.

Transfer credit will only be accepted for courses in which a grade of B (3.0 on 4.0 scale) or higher has been received. Courses taken over 5 years prior to admission may not be accepted.

The student is responsible for initiating the request for transfer credit. For each course for which the student requests transfer credit, the student must:

  • Complete a Request for transfer credit form as part of the DNP Admissions application identifying the institution attended, course title, semester and year completed, and the number of credits for which transfer is requested.
  • Attach a copy of the transcript, which includes the grade received for the requested transfer credits, and a detailed course description/outline.
  • Submit these materials to the office of Graduate Admissions with the application. The request will be forwarded to the DNP Program Director.
  • Approval/disapproval of accepted transfer credits will be included in the admission letter to the applicant.
  • Approved transfer credits will be forwarded to the College of Nursing & Health Sciences Administrative Assistant for Graduate Programs for inclusion in the student file and processing with the Office of Records and Registration.

Contact Us

Contact Us

Jill Matthes, DNP, RN, CHSE
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Director; Health Systems Leadership Program Director
CONHS Assessment Coordinator
185, College of Nursing & Health Sciences
419-521-6827
jmatthe2@ashland.edu

Student Learning Outcomes

Student Learning Outcomes

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of the graduate program, nurses are able to:

  • Implement nursing practice, including innovative approaches, based on scientific knowledge
  • Evaluate health care policy and systems
  • Plan for patient and family needs, anticipating their changing requirements, and ensuring patient comfort and safety in planning care
  • Engage in interprofessional collaboration to meet the health needs of client systems in varied health care delivery systems
  • Enhance the culture of safety in health systems through the application of information technologies
  • Generate nursing practice knowledge to stimulate research and improve clinical outcomes
  • Demonstrate professional values and ethical behavior in the advanced practice nursing role
  • Assume specialized roles in advanced clinical practice
  • Design culturally competent health services for vulnerable populations

Curriculum Guide

Curriculum Guide

View Curriculum (PDF)

Core Reqiurements 

  • DNP Role and Interprofessionalism (NUR 9110)
  • Epidemiology and Biostatistics (NUR 9520)
  • Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice (NUR 9530)
  • Healthcare Informatics (NUR 9540)
  • Healthcare Delivery, Quality and Safety (NUR 9550)
  • Health Policy and Advocacy (NUR 9560)
  • Principles of Practice Management (NUR 9570)
  • Interprofessional Seminar (NUR 9580)
  • Scholarly Project (NUR 9810, NUR 9820)
  • Residency (NUR 9830, NUR 9840)

Transfer Credit Policy

Transfer Credit Policy

A maximum of nine (9) graduate level credits from an accredited college or university may be transferred toward completion of the requirements for the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. Official transcripts certifying graduate level courses completed at another institution prior to admission to Ashland University should be submitted at the time of application and will be evaluated by the DNP program director for acceptability as transfer credit.

Transfer credit will only be accepted for courses in which a grade of B (3.0 on 4.0 scale) or higher has been received. Courses taken over 5 years prior to admission may not be accepted.

The student is responsible for initiating the request for transfer credit. For each course for which the student requests transfer credit, the student must:

  • Complete a Request for transfer credit form as part of the DNP Admissions application identifying the institution attended, course title, semester and year completed, and the number of credits for which transfer is requested.
  • Attach a copy of the transcript, which includes the grade received for the requested transfer credits, and a detailed course description/outline.
  • Submit these materials to the office of Graduate Admissions with the application. The request will be forwarded to the DNP Program Director.
  • Approval/disapproval of accepted transfer credits will be included in the admission letter to the applicant.
  • Approved transfer credits will be forwarded to the College of Nursing & Health Sciences Administrative Assistant for Graduate Programs for inclusion in the student file and processing with the Office of Records and Registration.

Advancing Your Clinical Practice

Are you looking to achieve the highest level of practice? Consider the MS/MSN to DNP, Advanced Practice program at Ashland University. This online track prepares you for an advanced level of patient care with a greater degree of autonomy.

What to Expect in the Advanced Practice Track

The Advanced Practice program is open to any certified advanced practice nurse.

Advanced Practice Track Benefits

The Advanced Practice track is offered in an accessible online format with flexible scheduling to meet the needs of the working professional. Other program benefits include:

  • Earn your degree in six semesters in as little as two years
  • The MSN to DNP program consits of 32-38 credit hours (3-8 credits per semester) 
  • Collaborate with peers and faculty online and get access to online coursework 24/7
  • Complete your practice residency at area hospitals, clinics, or other healthcare facilities near you
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