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Nursing Practice, DNP: Admission Requirements

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Degree and Minimum GPA
  • Master's degree in nursing (MSN) from an accredited program with preparation in an advanced nursing practice specialty
  • MSN GPA of 3.2 or higher
Transcripts Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions
GMAT/GRE N/A
Additional Requirements
  • Registered Nurse license
  • Two professional references
  • A 3-to-4 page essay describing current and past clinical practice, scholarly career achievements, and the proposed topic for the scholarly project (topic may be a practice improvement issue or a clinical management problem)
  • A personal interview with the program director or faculty member to clarify goals and objectives

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International Students

International students must also meet the following requirements:
English Proficiency:

Students from non-English-speaking countries must take the TOEFL, IELTS or STEP to verify English proficiency

Transcript Evaluation (optional): Official transcripts translated to English OR a transcript evaluation completed from World Education Service or Educational Credential Evaluators.

International students are not eligible for federal financial aid. To learn more about application requirements for international students, please email call us at 570.941.4416.

Transfer Credit

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When to Apply

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