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Post Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

GPA Requirement - GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred for all degrees. 

Education 

  • Master’s degree in nursing or related health field completed at an accredited institution 
  • Unrestricted licensure as a registered nurse 
  • Certified as a NP, CNS, CRNA, CNM, or employment as a nurse administrator 

Prerequisites Required with a B- or higher preferred - Statistics (no time limit on completion)            

Video Essay - You will be required to complete 3 video essay interviews in the supplemental application; you will have 2 minutes to respond to each essay. There is no additional fee to complete the essays.

Personal Statement 

  • APRN Personal Statement 1,000 words: 
    • What are your reasons, personal and/or professional, as a currently practicing certified APRN or nurse administrator for pursuing a program of study to obtain a DNP degree? (This response should be 500 words) 
    • What are your career plans as an advanced practice nurse with a DNP after graduation and in the future? (This response should be 500 words) 
  • APNL Personal Statement 1,000 words: 
    • What are you reasons, personal and/or professional, as a currently practicing certified APRN or nurse administrator for pursuing a program of study to obtain a DNP degree? (This response should be 500 words) 
    • What are your career plans as an APNL with a DNP after graduation and in the future? (This response should be 500 words) 

References
Please submit 2 letters of recommendation from an academic or professional source, preferred within the last five years: 

  • A professional reference should be from a former supervisor or professional colleague who can speak to your experience, competence, readiness, leadership, work ethic and dedication to your work. 
  • An academic reference should be from a former faculty member or advisor.