Why ODU for a nurse executive online program?

This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Nurse Executive program focuses on executive leadership skills for nurses. You'll work with vulnerable populations, fiscal and human resource management, quality magnet achievement, emerging technology and organizational research in clinical issues.

ODU's DNP program transforms graduates into providers and administrators with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to:

  • Take leadership in developing interdisciplinary teams
  • Conduct evidence-based research
  • Develop programs to improve healthcare outcomes
  • Become business owners
  • Address national policy issues
  • Advocate for the use of healthcare technology
  • Have a voice in healthcare change

Are you a registered nurse with a bachelor's degree in nursing? You may be able to complete this DNP program through ODU's online MSN to DNP degree pathway. Complete the form on this page to learn more.

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Old Dominion University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

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Minimum
36 Credit Hours
  • Requires a face-to-face session each semester (advising & experiential activities)

You will participate in executive internships throughout the program in your home area. You're also required to travel to main campus ODU once a semester for a long weekend of advising and experiential activities. Upon program completion, you'll be eligible to take the national certification examination.

View DNP Courses in ODU's Graduate Catalog

Attend class online on a regular schedule and access course materials online from any location. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

Additionally, you must participate in executive internships throughout the program in your home area. You are also required to travel to ODU's School of Nursing in Virginia Beach once a semester for a long weekend of advising and experiential activities.

This program is designed to prepare students for national certification. Use the links here to see if we have been able to determine whether this program will prepare you for certification or licensure to practice in your state.

We encourage you to check your state's professional nursing requirements before applying to ODU.

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Minimum
36 Credit Hours
  • Requires a face-to-face session each semester (advising & experiential activities)

You will participate in executive internships throughout the program in your home area. You're also required to travel to main campus ODU once a semester for a long weekend of advising and experiential activities. Upon program completion, you'll be eligible to take the national certification examination.

View DNP Courses in ODU's Graduate Catalog

Attend class online on a regular schedule and access course materials online from any location. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

Additionally, you must participate in executive internships throughout the program in your home area. You are also required to travel to ODU's School of Nursing in Virginia Beach once a semester for a long weekend of advising and experiential activities.

This program is designed to prepare students for national certification. Use the links here to see if we have been able to determine whether this program will prepare you for certification or licensure to practice in your state.

We encourage you to check your state's professional nursing requirements before applying to ODU.

View state licensure information

Learn about state licensures and authorizations

Cost & Aid

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In-state Virginia Residents
$486 per credit hour*
Out-of-state Students
$649 per credit hour

Rates are effective Fall 2025 and subject to change.
* In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.

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At ODUGlobal, we offer a variety of scholarships to support and empower you in achieving your academic and career goals, making quality education accessible wherever you are. 
 

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Careers as a Nurse Executive

Our graduates pursue careers as chief nursing officers, nursing directors, healthcare administrators, and clinical managers, overseeing patient care, operations, and strategic planning.

Nurse Practitioners
Growth
46.3%
Median Salary
$126,260
Medical and Health Services Managers
Growth
28.5%
Median Salary
$110,680
Chief Executives
Growth
5.5%
Median Salary
$206,680

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ODUGlobal Graduate Admissions Team

Elaine Ross, Assistant Director of Graduate and International Admissions

Contact us at globalgradadmit@odu.edu about admission requirements, deadlines, or anything else you need to know about the application process!

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Angel Baker
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Angela Schlender
Applications Coordinator
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This program begins new full- and part-time cohorts in January each year. The most current information on admission requirements and deadlines can be found on the department's website.

When applying to this as a post-master's DNP program, you are not required to submit GRE scores.

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