Admission Requirements
Doctor of Nursing Practice- Earned master's in nursing in an advanced nursing practice specialty from a nationally accredited CCNE, ACEN, or NLNAC program
- Completed application
- Current National Certification as an advanced practice nurse (FNP, AGPCNP, AGACNP, ANP, PNP, GNP, ACNP, PMHNP, Nurse Midwife, Nurse Anesthetist, or CNS)
- Current unencumbered licensure as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) 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.