ODU School of Nursing is a leader in the use of distance learning technologies for course delivery in the graduate nursing programs. Our online graduate programs are consistently recognized by U.S. News and World Report as being in the top 25% of online graduate nursing programs nationally. We are also a leader in the use of standardized patients for clinical nursing education. A long-standing partnership with the Eastern Virginia Medical School/Sentara Center for Simulation and Immersive Learning enables graduate students to learn critical health assessment and cultural competency skills by interacting with standardized patients.
Program Concentrations
- Nurse Practitioner: Family, Neonatal, Pediatric Psychiatric-Mental Health
- Clinical Nurse Specialist: Adult Gerontology/Educator, Neonatal, Pediatric
Program Highlights
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Certification Pass Rate of Advanced Practice Nursing Graduates: 95%
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Overall Satisfaction Rate of ODU Nursing Graduates Across All Programs: 97.5%
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The Employment Rate Within One Year of Graduation For All Nursing Graduates: 99%
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Program Offerings/MSN Role Options:
Family Nurse Practitioner
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist/Educator
Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist
Careers
Check out these ideas from ODU's Center for Career & Leadership Development and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.
Nurse Practitioners
Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
Provide advanced nursing care for patients with psychiatric disorders. May provide psychotherapy under the direction of a psychiatrist.
Clinical Nurse Specialists
Plan, direct, or coordinate the daily patient care activities in a clinical practice. Ensure adherence to established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards.
Requirements
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Obtain and complete the ODU Graduate application online. Do not send application materials to the School of Nursing. All application materials must be completed by the posted deadline for consideration for each concentration area
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Please request three references as indicated on the application form using the forms supplied. The references should be former supervisors and faculty
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You will need to request that official copies of all your transcripts be sent to graduate admissions
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Submission of a goal statement is required. Your goal statement should speak specifically to the concentration area to which you are applying
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Submit a current resume that includes all work and education experience, as well as any scholarship or professional activity
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Cost of Attendance
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Review the estimated tuition rates for the 2024-25 academic year (subject to change). Non-resident rates are charged for anyone who is not a current Virginia resident, including international students.
Ways to Fund Your Degree
There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending Old Dominion University, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. For more details about financial aid at Old Dominion, visit the Financial Aid Office page.
Traineeship Funds
Traineeship funds are occasionally available for qualified students.
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