A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited college or university with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 point scale
Employed as a Registered Nurse with a current Michigan license by the start of the program.
A completed graduate application with the non-refundable application fee to include:
Official copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts
Detailed curriculum vitae or résumé with current job title and description, employment history, education, scholarship, service and professional involvement.
Three completed Graduate Recommendation Forms from a previous faculty member, supervisor and professional colleague. One must be from a doctorally prepared academician.
College chemistry with a grade of C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher, 3 credit course, general, organic or biochemistry.
College statistics course with a grade of C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher equivalent to approved SVSU courses.
An essay goal statement of 1000-1250 words with literature support and at least four scholarly references in APA format:
- Provide your reason(s) for pursuing a DNP practice degree.
- Identify your professional plans and career goals.
- Include your area(s) of clinical interest for the doctoral project.
- Explain why you chose to apply to the program at SVSU.
- Explain your understanding of the DNP degree and the purpose of a practice doctorate.
You may wish to refer to “The Doctor of Nursing Practice: Current Issues and Clarifying Recommendations, Report from the Task Force on the Implementation of the DNP," August 2015, American Association of the Colleges of Nursing.
Interview for successfully screened applicants. It may be conducted by a video-call.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:
Please complete the (276kB) including the non-refundable Application Fee, to include all items listed above, as well as provide:
- An academic report by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (www.cgfns.org)
- A score of 92 or higher on the Internet-based TOEFL (IBT), 580 Paper-based TOEFL (PBT), or an IELTS score of 7.0 in each skill area
- Evidence of financial support (original bank statement)
- Copy of passport name page
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree from an accredited college or university with a cumulative GPA in graduate course work of 3.3 on a 4 point scale
Please complete the Graduate Application for Admission including the non-refundable Application Fee and the following:
Official copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts
Current RN license in Michigan.
Detailed curriculum vitae or résumé with current job title and description, employment history, education, scholarship, service and professional involvement
Two (2) completed Graduate Recommendation Forms from a previous faculty member, employer and/or professional colleague. One must be from a doctorally prepared academician and one from clinical practice.
Masters level statistics/research course with a grade of C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher equivalent to approved SVSU courses within the last 7 years or demonstration of proficiency
An essay goal statement of 1000-1250 words with literature support and at least four scholarly references in APA format:
- Provide your reason(s) for pursuing a DNP practice degree.
- Identify your professional plans and career goals.
- Include your area(s) of clinical interest for the doctoral project.
- Explain why you chose to apply to the program at SVSU.
- Explain your understanding of the DNP degree and the purpose of a practice doctorate.
You may wish to refer to “The Doctor of Nursing Practice: Current Issues and Clarifying Recommendations, Report from the Task Force on the Implementation of the DNP," August 2015, American Association of the Colleges of Nursing.
Interview for successfully screened applicants. It may be conducted by video-call.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:
Please complete the International Graduate Application for Admission including the non-refundable Application Fee, all items listed above, as well as the following:
- An academic report by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (www.cgfns.org)
- A score of 92 or higher on the Internet-based TOEFL (IBT), 580 Paper-based TOEFL (PBT), or an IELTS score of 7.0 in each skill area
- Evidence of financial support (original bank statement)
- Copy of passport name page