Doctor of Nursing Practice

Admission Requirements

All DNP applicants must meet the following requirements:

Current licensure as a registered nurse in the United States
Master of Science in Nursing degree from a regionally accredited college or university with nursing program accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or from the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree or ADN to MSN degree from a regionally accredited college or university with nursing program accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or from the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
GPA of 3.0 or higher for master's degree
Three letters of reference attesting to the applicant's academic ability and potential, including one from a current professional colleague
Personal Statement
Interview with a DNP Admissions Committee faculty member
Current CV or resume

Additional Admission Requirements
All Advanced Practice Nursing applicants must meet the following additional requirements:	All Executive Leadership applicants must meet the following additional requirements:
Approval by a state Board of Nurse Examiners to practice as a Nurse Practitioner Current certification by a nationally recognized credentialing body as a Nurse Practitioner Minimum of one year's experience as a nurse practitioner BLS certification	Minimum of one year's experience in a healthcare leadership position

Applicants with unique credentials will be considered on an individual basis

Application

The School of Nursing application process is online. Click here for application access.

The application opens on September 1, 2013 and closes on January 15, 2014.