Admission Criteria

Admission requirements for DNP advanced standing program:

• Master’s degree
• Focus as an Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP
• National certification as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP
• One year of clinical experience as a nurse practitioner (preferred)
• GPA 3.0 and B grade or higher in all nursing and science courses
• 3 letters of reference from doctorally prepared nursing faculty or colleague. At least two of these references should be from a supervisor or faculty member
• Interview with faculty teaching in program
• 500-word written essay addressing the applicant’s vision of his/her future role with a DNP degree

Admission requirements for post-Baccalaureate DNP program:

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing from an accredited program by either CCNE or CNEA
• GPA 3.0 and B grade or higher in all nursing and science courses
• 3 letters of reference from doctorally prepared nursing faculty or colleague. At least two of these references should be from a supervisor or faculty member
• Interview with faculty teaching in program
• Curriculum Vitae
• Minimum of 1-year working experience post-baccalaureate registered nurse
• 500-word written essay addressing the applicant’s vision of his/her future role with a DNP degree