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YOU CAN EARN A DNP DEGREE ✓ Offers a practice-focused doctoral program
✓ BSN to DNP clinical placement team
✓ Flexible program tailored for working nurses
✓ Program starts in fall semester

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Degree Admission Requirements


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The Doctor of Nursing Practice degree has been designed for both the post-baccalaureate registered nurse and for the post-masters registered nurse. The admission requirements vary slightly between the two entry points.

Admission Requirements for BSN to DNP Applicants

  • Completed application for graduate admission to the DNP Degree program
  • Graduated from an accredited BSN program with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on all nursing and prerequisite coursework with all official transcripts.
  • Employed as a RN with current license in Michigan by start of the program.
  • Detailed curriculum vitae or resume with current job title and description, employment history, education, scholarship, service and professional involvement.
  • Three graduate recommendation forms from previous faculty member, supervisor, and/or professional colleague. One must be from a doctorally-prepared academician.
  • College statistics course with grade of C or higher equivalent to approved SVSU courses.
  • DNP Essay Goal Statement with literature support - 1000 to 1250 words in length following APA format including four scholarly references from the literature.
    • Provide your reason(s) for pursuing a DNP practice degree.
    • Identify your professional career plans and goals.
    • Include potential interest areas for the doctoral project.
  • Discussion with Graduate Coordinator.

Admission Requirements for MSN to DNP Applicants

  • Graduate from an accredited MSN program.
  • Detailed curriculum vitae or resume with current job title and description.
  • Two (2) graduate recommendation forms from previous faculty member, employer, and/or professional colleague. One must be from a doctorally prepared academician and one from clinical practice.
  • Grade point average (GPA) in graduate course work: minimum required is 3.0 on 4.0 scale with all official transcripts.
  • Essay Goal Statement with literature support - 1000 to 1250 words in length following APA format including four scholarly references from the literature.
    • Provide your reason(s) for pursuing a DNP practice degree.
    • Identify your professional career plans and goals.
    • Include potential interest areas for the doctoral project.
    • Explain your understanding of the DNP degree and the purpose of a practice doctorate degree.
  • Discussion with Graduate Coordinator.

CONTACT US.


Graduate Admissions
Wickes Hall 230
gradadm@svsu.edu
989-964-6096

Cynthia M Hupert DNP, MSN, BSN Graduate Nursing Program Coordinator

cmhupert@svsu.edu
(989) 964-4595

Tanika Williams
Graduate Admissions Coordinator
gradadm@svsu.edu
(989) 461-2050