Second Degree Accelerated Program (SDAP)

  • Available at: On-campus
  • Complete in: 13 or 18 months
  • Format: Hybrid, On-campus and Online courses

Now is the time to stand apart as an expert in clinical practice and leadership.

Mount Carmel College of Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program will set you apart as a transformational driver of creative, innovative and effective solutions in nursing practice, education, and healthcare. Graduates of the program are positioned to meet the current and future challenges of the dynamic healthcare environment as experts in leadership and practice.

Online DNP Track Options

The online Doctor of Nursing Practice programs offers two track options: The Leader in Clinical Practice DNP and the Executive Leader DNP. Possessing evidence-based practice, systems thinking, leadership and change management competencies, graduates are equipped to influence policy formulation, utilize technology and information systems and lead interdisciplinary strategic initiatives that drive quality patient outcomes and exceptional patient experiences. Mount Carmel’s unique, faith-based, innovative approach to DNP education engages learners in a supported and personalized learning experience as they tackle the challenges of assuring the quality, safety, equity, and efficiency of care while shaping and inspiring care delivery as it is seen through the eyes of the patient, family, and care provider.

Program highlights

  • Designed to meet the needs of busy professionals
  • The program boasts a unique immersion experience and cohort support
  • Graduates are eligible for national EBP certification
  • Courses are delivered online
  • Coaching and support are part of the academic journey
  • Specialty electives allow you to enhance your expertise in your areas of interest
    • Leadership in clinical practice, healthcare or academic nursing
  • Program completion in 18 months (5 semesters)

Important Note for Prospective Students

Programs delivered through Mount Carmel College of Nursing (MCCN) that require practice experiences must also abide by state and board regulations in the state where the student resides. Students who wish to complete any experience in a state other than Ohio, may need to take additional steps to comply with the requirements of that state before starting a program through the MCCN. We strongly advise ALL current and prospective students to become familiar with their state’s regulations and professional licensing requirements by seeking information, and/or approval with their state boards where they reside or have plans to reside as a practitioner.

Students may be allowed to participate in practice experiences if their professional licensing boards (Nursing) do not regulate out-of-state programs. However, additional requirements may apply to students who will become practitioners in their state upon program completion. Links to state agencies and professional licensure boards can be found under State Authorization and Disclosures by State

SDAP Admission Requirements

  1. Completion of a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution†
  2. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is recommended (not required)
  3. Successful completion of all prerequisite course work, with a grade of "C" or better. A ‘C-’ will not be accepted. Science courses do not expire.
    • English Composition
    • General Psychology
    • Human Anatomy & Physiology I/Human Anatomy & Physiology II
    • Human Growth & Development
    • Microbiology
    • Organic Biochemistry
  4. Essay (In 350 words or less, answer the following question: As a future nurse, what do you think you will contribute to nursing?
  5. TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 79 (new internet-based) for students whose native language is not English

For Transfer Students

If you have college credit from another institution or have earned a college degree, learn which credits will transfer to Mount Carmel College of Nursing.

Cost & Tuition

Mount Carmel College of Nursing is committed to helping you realize your dream of becoming a professional healthcare practitioner. There are many things to consider when selecting a college and one of the most important factors to consider is the financial investment of a college education. Whatever your financial situation is, we realize this investment requires careful planning. We encourage you to use the information provided on this website to help you navigate the financial aid process and better understand how to fund your college education. We also encourage you to contact us at financialaid@mccn.edu if you have any questions or need assistance along the way.

All students should complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (www.fafsa.ed.gov) (FAFSA). Mount Carmel College of Nursing (MCCN) uses your FAFSA information to determine eligibility for federal, state and institutional aid. The FAFSA should be completed as soon as possible beginning every October 1st. MCCN’s priority filing deadline is March 15th. Information about completing the FAFSA may be found at The FAFSA Process link.

Key Program Dates & Deadlines

We use rolling admissions year-round; apply anytime.

Aug 18
Fall 2025 Semester Begins
Jan 05
Spring 2026 Semester Begins

State of the Art Facilities

The Center for Innovative Learning features computer-driven, high-fidelity human patient simulators, which are life-like adult and pediatric mannequins that breathe, blink and bleed. Precise internal mechanics allow the patient simulators to respond physiologically to student interventions, enabling our students to see, practice and respond to real-life patient simulations without risk to actual patients. Students – individually or in care teams – train in real-time simulations under faculty supervision.

The Center for Innovative Learning is a collaborative system wide training facility for MCCN, Mount Carmel Medical Education and Mount Carmel Medical Staff, which enables members of the health care delivery team to work and train together as they develop new skills and processes, identify potential patient problems and implement patient-focused team treatment to enhance quality care and improve patient outcomes.

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What Our Students Say

Nursing is not for the faint of heart, but you will know if it is for you...

Ché Jackson

MCCN Second Degree Accelerated Program BSN Student

Photo of Christina Padrutt, DNP, MS, APRN, AGPCNP-C

Faculty & Staff Spotlight

Christina Padrutt, DNP, MS, APRN, AGPCNP-C

Faculty, Master of Science and Doctor of Nursing Practice Programs <br />Alumna, Mount Carmel College of Nursing

I love seeing the “AHA” moments when the students finally make connections with the learning content...

Accreditation at Mount Carmel

Mount Carmel College is a fully accredited institution of higher learning, accredited by:

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Mount Carmel College of Nursing is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The Higher Learning Commission is one of six regional accreditors approved by the US Department of Education.

Contact HLC: The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, Illinois 60604-1413
http://higherlearningcommission.org
http://www.ncahlc.org/About-HLC/about-hlc.html

The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Mount Carmel College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.


CCNE Accredited

Questions?

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Office of Admissions

127 South Davis Ave.
Columbus, Ohio 43222

admissions@mccn.edu

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Why Choose Us

30

average class size

$483,737

scholarship money awarded from the Mount Carmel Foundation in 2023

10:1

student-to-faculty ratio