• Bachelor's or master’s degree (or non-U.S. equivalent) in nursing from an NLNAC, CCNE or ACEN accredited school and a minimum admission GPA of 3.25 (on a 4.0 scale) advancing to 3.5 with matriculation.
• Three recommendations from professionals such as advisors, major professors and employers.
• Resume describing employment, research or special projects.
• Statement of Purpose reflecting your philosophical perspective, personal, professional and academic goals, and reasons for seeking the graduate program.
• RN Licensure (or non-U.S. equivalent).
• APRN certification for advanced practice registered nurses.
• Criminal background, health status and drug screen.
• TOEFL, IELTS or PTE (academic): Students whose language of education is not English must submit English proficiency test scores.
• See Handbook

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• July 15, 2024

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• BSN to DNP—65 credits for students with a bachelor's degree in nursing. Full-time students can complete the program in four and a half years.
• MSN to DNP—56 credits for students with a master’s degree in nursing. Full-time students can complete the program in three and a half years.
• APRN to DNP—40 credits for advanced practice registered nurses. Full-time students can complete the program in two and a half years.

Advanced Practice Nursing Leadership NEW TRACK*

• BSN to DNP—67 credits for students with a bachelor's degree in nursing. Full-time students can complete the program in three and a half years.
• MSN to DNP—42 credits for students with a master’s degree in nursing. Full-time students can complete the program in two and a half years.