| Focus on organization and systems leadership in this strategic, two-year online doctoral program. You will prepare to deliver innovative direct care, explore opportunities for quality improvement, enhance diverse patient outcomes, and drive policy change. As a core part of the program, you'll also take part in an experiential clinical project that identifies a healthcare problem and proposes a way to address it to improve outcomes. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 70 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
- Earned master's in nursing in an advanced nursing practice specialty from a nationally accredited CCNE, ACEN, or NLNAC program
- Completed application
- Current National Certification as an advanced practice nurse (FNP, AGPCNP, AGACNP, ANP, PNP, GNP, ACNP, PMHNP, Nurse Midwife, Nurse Anesthetist, or CNS)
- Current unencumbered licensure as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in the state in which practice will occur
- GPA 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
- Resume or CV
- Successful completion of Prerequisite Graduate research methods/statistics course minimum grade of 3.0
- Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
- Two letters of reference: One pertaining to academic ability and professional competence and a second letter referring to leadership potential
- DNP Personal Statement Essay
- Zoom interview will be a part of the admission process
- Students are required to complete 1,000 clinical hours as part of DNP degree completion. A maximum of 500 hours of preceptor-supervised direct care clinical hours earned from a previous Master's in Nursing (MSN) degree may be applied to this requirement with the program administrator or dean's approval.
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* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.