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Regardless of where you are in your nursing career, online programs from the Bitonte College of Health and Human Services are designed for working nurses like you, with relevant curriculum that gives you an edge in the evolving world of healthcare.

Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Duration: as few as 10 months Credit Hours: 28 Tuition: $7,700*

Apply by: 4/22/24 Start class: 5/13/24

At YSU, we prepare compassionate nurses who possess the professional knowledge, leadership skills and dispositions necessary to treat every patient in a diverse and ever-changing world. Our 100 percent online RN to BSN program offers personalized attention and nonstop support to help you reach your full potential.

As a student, you will integrate activities with community healthcare organizations and conduct research that will enhance your understanding of the medical field. You will learn to collaboratively improve healthcare and patient treatment through evidence-based nursing practice and to use critical thinking in decision-making and problem-solving while adhering to the Code of Ethics for Nurses. You'll also demonstrate leadership that promotes accountability and ethical conduct.

YSU accepts students and credits from non-regionally accredited nursing programs! Block credit transfer is available, with some courses evaluated on an individual basis.

To apply, you must have an RN license.

Graduate this online RN to BSN program prepared for a variety of elevated roles, including:

  • Nurse Manager
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Nurse Educator
  • Public Health Nurse
  • Care Coordinator
  • Case Manager

*Price includes in-state tuition and fees. Total out-of-state tuition with fees is slightly higher. Please contact an Enrollment Specialist for details.

Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner

Duration: as few as 20 months Credit Hours: 46 Tuition: $24,242*

Apply by: 4/22/24 Start class: 5/13/24

Focus your practice toward comprehensive care for patients throughout their life span with an emphasis on the delivery of primary care to families and individuals of all ages within the healthcare delivery system. Our MSN FNP online program centers on professional nursing issues, nursing science, and research methods for building a successful evidence-based practice.

In this program, you will gain the knowledge, skills and professional behaviors required to provide comprehensive and holistic primary care to a culturally diverse population. The program includes a supervised clinical practicum consisting of 600 hours in a variety of primary care settings.

Graduate this MSN FNP online program prepared to work in a variety of settings, including:

  • Hospitals
  • Clinics
  • Private offices/private practices
  • Hospice centers
  • Nurse-managed health centers
  • School clinics
  • Home healthcare
  • Community health centers

*Price includes in-state tuition and fees. Total out-of-state tuition with fees is slightly higher. Please contact an Enrollment Specialist for details.

Family Nurse Practitioner - Post Master's Certificate

Duration: as few as 20 months Credit Hours: 37 Tuition: $19,499*

Apply by: 4/22/24 Start class: 5/13/24

Designed specifically for nurses who hold MSN degrees, our Family Nurse Practitioner - Post Master's Certificate online program enhances your professional development by providing valuable education and training to prepare you for a family nurse practitioner role. Broaden your advanced practice ability to provide direct primary care to individuals and families.

In this unique program, you will study health promotion, health maintenance, and management of common health problems pertaining to children, adolescents, gynecological, adult and older adult and family centered primary care with an emphasis on physical assessment, diagnosis and management of patient care needs. The program includes a supervised clinical practicum consisting of 600 hours in a variety of primary care settings.

This online FNP - Post Master’s Certificate program prepares you to work in a variety of settings, including:

  • Hospitals
  • Clinics
  • Private offices/private practices
  • Hospice centers
  • Nurse-managed health centers
  • School clinics
  • Home healthcare
  • Community health centers

*Price includes in-state tuition and fees. Total out-of-state tuition with fees is slightly higher. Please contact an Enrollment Specialist for details.

Family Nurse Practitioner – Advanced Placement Post Master's Certificate

Duration: as few as 14 months Credit Hours: 19 Tuition: $10,013*

Apply by: 4/22/24 Start class: 5/13/24

Enhance your professional development and prepare to expand your role as a family nurse practitioner in this online certificate program. Designed specifically for RNs with MSN nurse practitioner qualifications, this post-master's program deepens your education and training while offering real-world applications.

This unique program blends online coursework and clinical experiences, including a practicum consisting of 600 hours in a variety of primary care settings. As a graduate, you will be able to provide comprehensive and holistic primary care to a culturally diverse population.

This online advanced placement FNP certificate program prepares you to work in a variety of settings, including:

  • Hospitals
  • Clinics
  • Private offices/private practices
  • Hospice centers
  • Nurse-managed health centers
  • School clinics
  • Home healthcare
  • Community health centers

*Price includes in-state tuition and fees. Total out-of-state tuition with fees is slightly higher. Please contact an Enrollment Specialist for details.

Master of Science in Nursing – Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Duration: as few as 18 months Credit Hours: 45 Tuition: $23,715*

Apply by: 4/22/24 Start class: 5/13/24

Learn to care for adults with complex and chronic conditions in high acuity and specialty areas in our MSN Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner online program. Gain knowledge and skills to provide comprehensive and holistic care to a culturally diverse, acutely and chronically ill population.

In this program, you will learn clinical manifestations of, and patient response to, particular patient care challenges with an emphasis on physical assessment findings for determining diagnoses and planning of patient care needs, health promotion and health maintenance. The program includes a supervised clinical practicum consisting of 540 hours in an acute care setting.

Graduate this AG-ACNP online program prepared to work in a variety of settings, including:

  • Hospitals
  • Intensive care units
  • Trauma units
  • Emergency departments
  • Various emergent care centers, acute care settings
  • Long-term care facilities

*Price includes in-state tuition and fees. Total out-of-state tuition with fees is slightly higher. Please contact an Enrollment Specialist for details.

Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – Post Master's Certificate

Duration: as few as 18 months Credit Hours: 36 Tuition: $18,972*

Apply by: 4/22/24 Start class: 5/13/24

Prepare for examinations and earn the credentials for recognition as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Designed specifically for RNs with MSN Nurse Practitioner qualifications, this post-master's online certificate program qualifies you to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center and/or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners AG-ACNP certification examinations. Following national certification, you can be granted prescriptive authority through the Ohio Board of Nursing.

This program builds on your ability to care for adults with complex and chronic conditions in high acuity and specialty areas. It includes a supervised clinical practicum consisting of 540 hours in a variety of acute care settings.

This online AG-ACNP post master’s certificate program prepares you to work in a variety of settings, including:

  • Hospitals
  • Intensive care units
  • Trauma units
  • Emergency departments
  • Various emergent care centers, acute care settings
  • Long-term care facilities

*Price includes in-state tuition and fees. Total out-of-state tuition with fees is slightly higher. Please contact an Enrollment Specialist for details.

Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – Advanced Placement Post Master's Certificate

Duration: as few as 12 months Credit Hours: 18 Tuition: $9,486*

Apply by: 4/22/24 Start class: 5/13/24

Strengthen your clinical and academic background to prepare for roles as an AG-ACNP in this online certificate program that lays the groundwork for RNs with MSN Nurse Practitioner qualifications to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center and/or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners AG-ACNP certification exams. Following national certification, you are eligible to be granted prescriptive authority through the Ohio Board of Nursing.

This program includes a supervised clinical practicum consisting of 540 hours in a variety of acute care settings. You will build on your ability to care for adults with complex and chronic conditions in high acuity and specialty areas.

This online AGACNP Advanced Placement program prepares you to work in a variety of settings, including:

  • Hospitals
  • Intensive care units
  • Trauma units
  • Emergency departments
  • Various emergent care centers, acute care settings
  • Long-term care facilities

*Price includes in-state tuition and fees. Total out-of-state tuition with fees is slightly higher. Please contact an Enrollment Specialist for details.

Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Education

Duration: as few as 14 months Credit Hours: 33 Tuition: $13,860*

Apply by: 4/22/24 Start class: 5/13/24

Grow as a nurse and develop an educational skillset that will prepare you to become a qualified nurse educator in academic, healthcare and community settings. Designed for experienced RNs, the online MSN Nurse Education program includes 150 hours of practicum where you will grow your expertise and build confidence as an educator. The Nurse Educator MSN will prepare you to sit for the CNE exam.

The program includes a portfolio component that will help showcase your work to potential employers.

Graduate this MSN Nurse Education online program prepared for a variety of roles, including:

  • Nursing Faculty (or Adjunct Instructor)
  • Clinical Educator
  • Hospital Educator
  • Program Manager
  • Patient Educator

*Price includes in-state tuition and fees. Total out-of-state tuition with fees is slightly higher. Please contact an Enrollment Specialist for details.

Nurse Educator – Post Graduate Certificate

Duration: as few as 8 months Credit Hours: 15 Tuition: $6,300*

Apply by: 4/22/24 Start class: 5/13/24

Rise as a competent nurse educator by completing our Nurse Educator – Post Graduate Certificate online program. Build a strong understanding of curriculum development, teaching strategies and instructional methods that will prepare you to educate and guide the next generation of nurses.

Designed for those with an MSN, you will graduate with knowledge and expertise to work as an educator in both clinical and academic settings.

Graduate this Nurse Educator – Post Graduate Certificate online program prepared to work in a variety of roles, including:

  • Nursing Faculty (or Adjunct Instructor)
  • Clinical Educator
  • Hospital Educator
  • Program Manager
  • Patient Educator

*Price includes in-state tuition and fees. Total out-of-state tuition with fees is slightly higher. Please contact an Enrollment Specialist for details.

CCNE Accredited

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing degree programs at Youngstown State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (ccneaccreditation.org) and approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing.

ACEN Accredited

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in the Centofanti School of Nursing at Youngstown State University, located in Youngstown, Ohio, is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Contact ACEN by mail at 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, by phone at 404-975-5000 or visit acenursing.org/.

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Recognized as one of the "Best Online Colleges in Ohio" by Affordable Colleges Online (2020)

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In support of Youngstown State University’s mission to provide a wide range of educational opportunities in higher education, the Centofanti School of Nursing in the Bitonte College of Health and Human Services prepares students for competent practice in both the health and human service professions.

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