Nursing

You can study to become a nurse—or an even better and more qualified nurse—at Wright State. Our program helps you learn how to care for individuals and families from birth to death in local and international communities. You can earn a BSN at the Dayton or Lake Campus. Wright State also offers master's degrees in several specialty areas, including family nurse, neonatal, and psychiatric practitioner programs.

The following programs/concentrations are not currently admitting students:

  • Nursing, BSN - Alternative Pre-Licensure Pathway
  • Nursing Completion, BSN
  • Nursing, MS, Administration of Nursing and Health Care Systems Concentration
Department: 
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What we offer

Post Master's Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate

Post Master's Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care Certificate

Post Master's Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Certificate

Nursing, MS, Administration of Nursing and Health Care Systems Concentration

Nursing, MS, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Concentration

Nursing, MS, Family Nurse Practitioner Concentration

Nursing, MS, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Concentration

Nursing, MS, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care Concentration

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care Concentration

School Nurse Graduate Certificate

Graduate

Success Stories

Student Profile

Switch hitter

From sports medicine to fire and rescue, Wright State student’s career path changed for the better
Ryan Clark was inspired to pursue a career in emergency medical services after connecting with the Fairborn Fire Department during a course at Wright State.
Alumni Profile

Giving back

By passing along experience, Kim Demmings ’15, ’19 helps student-athletes succeed
Former Wright State basketball star Kim Demmings now helps current Raiders as the academic advisor in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Alumni Profile

Neuroscience minded

Lake Campus nursing alumna Kayle Heckler finds inspiration in treating stroke patients
In addition to her successful nursing career, Kayle Heckler teaches the critical care nursing course at Lake Campus.