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Starting in January 2026, the graduate nursing programs originally developed and offered by 51吃瓜, recognized for its excellence in nursing education for more than 45 years, will be delivered fully online and nationwide by Antioch University, expanding access to aspiring healthcare leaders across the country. Several Otterbein nursing faculty members have transferred to Antioch University to support the transition and continue teaching in the graduate programs.听

The Higher Learning Commission鈥檚 Institutional Actions Council has approved Antioch University’s to offer graduate nursing degrees, effective May 12, 2025. This includes master鈥檚 degree, post-master鈥檚 certificate, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree in and tracks; and the DNP degree in and tracks.  

Antioch University is Otterbein鈥檚 partner and co-founder of the Coalition for the Common Good, a higher education system of private, independent nonprofit colleges and universities aligned around the shared mission of educating students to advance their careers and preparing learners to further the common good, including democracy, social justice, equity, inclusion and engaged global citizenship. Additionally, Antioch University is recognized for its strength in delivering an exceptional education in online and hybrid learning modalities alongside its commitment to meeting the needs of adult learners and working professionals.   

A former Otterbein nursing faculty member, Regina Prusinski, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CNP-AC, understands the prestige that comes with the Otterbein鈥檚 nursing programs. Now the chair of nursing at Antioch University, she is excited to offer those programs to a national audience. 听

鈥淭he launch of these expanded Graduate Nursing and Health Professions programs at Antioch University reflects Otterbein鈥檚 unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence. This is more than a transition; it鈥檚 a transformation that honors our legacy while preparing tomorrow鈥檚 healthcare leaders,鈥� Prusinski said.  

By transferring its graduate nursing programs to Antioch University, Otterbein sharpens its focus on its prestigious undergraduate bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) program, which prepares nursing professionals to serve in healthcare systems throughout Ohio, filling a critical need.  

鈥淥tterbein continues to offer the BSN and our program has the highest average NCLEX score (calculated over the past five years) in central Ohio for first-time test takers. Our faculty not only are high-quality nurse educators but also bring up-to-the-minute experience to their classes as practicing registered nurses,” said Otterbein Nursing Department Chair John Chovan, PhD, DNP, APRN, CNP, CNS, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC. The National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) is a standardized test that nursing graduates must pass to become licensed as a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN).  

As a national institution committed to practitioner-focused education, Antioch University will prepare healthcare professionals who are not only skilled and knowledgeable but also equipped to lead with compassion, equity, and justice in communities beyond Otterbein鈥檚 traditional reach. 

鈥淭his transition ensures that the Otterbein tradition of excellence continues with renewed energy and purpose at Antioch University,鈥� said Prusinski. 鈥淎ntioch’s Graduate School of Nursing and Health Professions programs prepare compassionate and skilled health professionals 鈥� leaders who are ready to drive the movement for equity and justice in healthcare. The future of healthcare needs more than knowledge; it needs heart. And that鈥檚 what we offer.鈥� 

The programs are designed to address the urgent national need for nurse practitioners and healthcare leaders, offering flexible and accessible pathways for working professionals dedicated to making a meaningful impact. The newly approved offerings include: 

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Antioch University is enrolling the first cohort of students to begin in January 2026. For more information about enrolling, visit .  

About Antioch University: Antioch University’s first President was Horace Mann, considered the father of public education in the United States, who deeply believed that education was the cornerstone of a robust and inclusive American democracy. Antioch’s mission is to provide learner-centered education “to empower students with the knowledge and skills to lead meaningful lives and to advance social, racial, economic, and environmental justice.” Today, Antioch is a national university with six national disciplinary schools comprised of hybrid and online programs, as well as onsite at the institution’s five campuses in Keene, NH; Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, CA; Seattle, WA; and Yellow Springs, OH. It enrolls close to 4,000 post-traditional age students in a wide variety of professional doctoral and master’s programs, an undergraduate degree completion program, professional certificates, and endorsements. A bold and enduring source of innovation in higher education, Antioch University is a private, nonprofit institution and has been continuously accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1927. To learn more about Antioch University, visit  

Note: Antioch University and Antioch College separated in 2009 and now operate independently. The College was an operating unit of Antioch University.  It was separately incorporated in 2009 and now licenses the name 鈥淎ntioch College鈥� from the University. Antioch College is not affected in any way by this affiliation. 

About 51吃瓜: 51吃瓜 is a private university nationally recognized for its intentional blending of liberal arts and professional studies through its renowned Integrative Studies curriculum and its commitments to experiential learning and community engagement. Otterbein is recognized by Colleges of Distinction, with additional Field of Study recognition in business, education, engineering, nursing, and career development. For its contributions to the public good, Otterbein has been recognized by Washington Monthly, ranking second in the service category among 604 Master鈥檚 Universities, and the Campus Vote Project for student voter engagement. Otterbein stands in its category鈥檚 top 20 among 164 peers in U.S. News Best Colleges, with regular recognition for undergraduate teaching excellence and as a best value school. It also is recognized in national rankings by Forbes and The Wall Street Journal. Otterbein has 2,400 undergraduate students enrolled in its more than 60 undergraduate academic programs. Its picturesque, historic campus is perfectly situated in Westerville, Ohio, America鈥檚 fifth friendliest town (Forbes), just minutes from Columbus, the 14th largest city in the country. To learn more about Otterbein, visit www.otterbein.edu.

About the Coalition for the Common Good: The Coalition for the Common Good is a higher education system of private, independent nonprofit colleges and universities aligned around the shared mission of educating students to advance their careers and preparing learners to further social and racial justice, democracy, and the common good. Through sharing resources and creating flexible learner pathways across programs and schools, the Coalition will reduce cost for students and institutions, expand access to degree and non-degrees programs, and educate for jobs and justice. Antioch University and 51吃瓜 are the founding members. The Coalition, approved by the Higher Learning Commission and the Ohio Department of Higher Education, was announced in August 2023.