Admission Requirements
Doctor of Nursing Practice- Earned master's in nursing from a nationally accredited program
- Completed application
- Current unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse (RN) in the state in which practice will occur
- GPA 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
- Resume or CV
- Successful completion of Prerequisite Graduate research methods/statistics course minimum grade of 3.0
- Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
- Two letters of reference: One pertaining to academic ability and professional competence and a second letter referring to leadership potential
- DNP Personal Statement Essay
- Zoom interview will be a part of the admission process
- Students are required to complete 1,000 clinical hours as part of DNP degree completion. A maximum of 500 hours of preceptor-supervised direct care clinical hours earned from a previous Master's in Nursing (MSN) degree may be applied to this requirement with the program administrator or dean's approval.