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
Location
Nexus Building, 370A
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