ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
DNP APPLICATION DEADLINE AND PROCESS
Each cohort starts in the fall session. Faculty reserve 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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Professional colleague with at least a master's degree
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Doctorally-prepared person
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Current supervisor
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Resume |
CV also accepted |
Goal Statement (500 words) |
Use these points to develop your goal statement:
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Identify your area of focus (choose Family Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Educator)
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Describe how this focus will help you achieve your future goals
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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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Statistics
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Track 3: APRN/MSN to DNP (NE Focus) students must have graduate-level
pharmacology, health assessment, and pathophysiology
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License |
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Current unencumbered RN license
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APRN certification where appropriate with evidence of practicum hours
completed in APRN education
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Faculty reserve the right to require an interview of applicants based on reasons they identify