FNPs are trained to care for patients across the lifespan, from infants and children to adolescents, adults, and older adults. AGPCNPs care for people from their early teens (around age 13) through older adulthood. Because gerontology is in the name, many people think they only work with elderly patients, but their role is much broader. Read our guide here that explores each track and career outcomes in more detail.

An online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) prepares nurses for advanced leadership roles in clinical practice, administration, education, and healthcare policy. Click here to learn more.

Yes, earning your DNP is a key step toward advanced leadership and expertise in evidence-based practice. Click here to learn more.

Yes! Ohio State offers an online, top-ranked BSN to DNP program with six advanced practice specialty areas, allowing you to customize your educational experience to align with your passions and clinical aspirations.

If you have a BSN and are ready to pursue your DNP, you can choose from six online specialty tracks at Ohio State, specializing in FNP, Neonatal NP, Nurse Anesthesia, Pediatric Acute Care NP, Adult-Gerontology NP, or Psychiatric Mental Health NP. If you have your MSN, Ohio State offers two Post-Master’s DNP pathways – one focused on clinical expertise and the other on executive leadership.