DNP Admission Criteria

The following are required for admission unless otherwise noted:

1. Registered professional nurse licensure
2. National certification in an advanced practice nurse practitioner specialty (preferred)
3. Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program (Foreign transcripts require WES evaluation)
4. Graduate GPA 3.0
5. Relevant recent experience in advanced practice nursing: minimum of one year required, two years preferred
6. Written statement - see the online application for essay requirements
7. Three letters of recommendation
8. Curriculum Vitae and supporting documents
9. Interview may be required
10. Health Care Provider Basic Life Support certification, malpractice insurance, current University and School of Nursing health requirements