Post-Master's FAQs

Yes, students in our master’s-level programs do work both part-time and full-time. However, due to the rigorous nature of the programs and the time commitments required, it is strongly recommended that you pursue the part-time study for the Post-Master’s option if you intend to maintain a substantial employment schedule outside of school. The final year or clinical course portion of your curriculum is full-time and typically requires three-to-four days per week commitment during clinical courses.

No, the coursework of your Master’s degree will only be reviewed after being offered admission. We recommend reviewing the list of course requirements of your chosen specialty through the links provided above to get an idea of which requirements you will likely have completed and would then need to complete with Ohio State.

Possibly. Students with a non-Ohio State Master of Science in Nursing could enroll in the Post-Master’s Study Option if they plan to pursue the AGACNP, AGPCNP, or AG-CNS specialties. Students planning to pursue any of our other specialties Post-Master’s can do so by applying to the Traditional Master of Science in nursing program or BSN to DNP program. Upon admission, your previously completed graduate nursing coursework will still be reviewed to determine what of it could apply to the curriculum of your new specialty.

No, however, you can still pursue APRN certification at The Ohio State University. You would do so by applying to the Traditional Master of Science in nursing program or BSN to DNP program. Upon admission, your previously completed graduate nursing coursework will be reviewed to determine what of it could apply to the curriculum of your chosen specialty.

Students in the Post-Master’s Study Option are considered non-degree seeking and so are not eligible for many types of financial aid. If you completed your MSN at another institution and wish to receive as much financial aid as possible while pursuing APRN certification Post-Master’s at Ohio State, you can do so by applying to the Traditional Master of Science in nursing program or BSN to DNP program. Upon admission, your previously completed graduate nursing coursework will still be reviewed to determine what of it could apply to the curriculum of your new specialty.

The exact length of the program will vary depending on your previous master's coursework and how much of it satisfies the requirements of your new specialty. Upon admission, your previously completed graduate nursing coursework will be reviewed to make this determination.

Possibly. Ohio State offers a Tuition Assistance program for employees, which you can learn more about here. Eligibility is based on your employment status. You should consult with your Human Resources representative if you have questions about the Employee Tuition Assistance Program