The School of Nursing offers a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program with an emphasis in becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Nursing Educator (NE)
Application for Fall 2022 open through July 13
Graduate
Our program is listed by Andrews University as one that offers tuition reduction for students enrolled in the DNP.
Contact the School of Nursing at 800-877-2863 or 269-471-3312 or email gradnursing@andrews.edu for more information.
Our program is approved and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) for Fall 2017–Fall 2022. View DNP General Licensure Disclosure.
NEARLY 50 YEARS OF IMPACTING HEALTHCARE WORLDWIDE
the Andrews University School of Nursing continues with stellar preparation of nurses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The conceptual framework upon which all curricula are based is “Restoration to the Image of God.”
OUR ONLINE PROGRAM OFFERS THREE TRACKS:
BSN–DNP
The option for nurses with a bachelor's degree in nursing who want to be a Family Nurse Practitioner. This clinical doctorate option is 65 credits.
MSN–DNP
The option for nurses with a master's degree in nursing who want to become a Family Nurse Practitioner. This clinical doctorate option is 56 credits.
APRN/MSN–DNP
This track is for students who have obtained a master's degree in nursing and hold a current certification as an advanced practice nurse. It leads to a DNP with a focus in nursing education. This track is 40 credits.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
DNP APPLICATION DEADLINE AND PROCESS
The application deadline for each new cohort is July 30. Cohort starts in the fall session. Faculty reserves the right to interview applications based on information coming in during the application process. With each new cohort, an orientation is provided online before courses begin.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. Must meet standard requirements for graduate admissions at Andrews University. VISIT GRADUATE ENROLLMENT for more information.
2. Must meet admission requirements for Andrews University School of Nursing:
| Requirements | Standard |
| Minimum overall GPA | 3.25 on a 4.0 scale in the highest nursing degree |
| GRE | Not required |
| Letters of recommendation |
Two from the following:
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| Resume | CV also accepted |
| Goal Statement (500 words) |
Use these points to develop your goal statement:
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| Degrees | BSN or MSN from an accredited school (ACEN or CCNE and other accrediting bodies for foreign degrees) |
| Undergraduate/Graduate Courses Required with a grade of B or better |
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| License |
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- Faculty reserve the right to require an interview of applicants based on reasons they identify
BE A WORLD CHANGER
Andrews University is the first Seventh-day Adventist nursing program to offer a program allowing students to move directly from a Bachelor of Science track to the DNP—this preparation will provide Advanced Practice Nurses for mission fields far and near.
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CONTACT DNP
Phone: 269-471-3312
Email: gradnursing@andrews.edu
School of Nursing
Andrews University
Marsh Hall 200
8475 University Blvd
Berrien Springs MI 49104-0200