Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Degree Admission Requirements

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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  - 1000 to 1250 words in length following APA format.*
  • 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.

*This requirement has been updated from what is currently published in the University Catalog. Literature support and scholarly references are no longer required for the essay.