Doctor in Nursing Practice (DNP) Program Admission Requirements

Admission Criteria

Unconditional

Probationary

Master’s Degree in Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or a Post-Masters with NP Preparation from a National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited School of Nursing or equivalent.

Evaluated by Associate Dean

Evaluated by Associate Dean

GPA on master’s course work or Post-Masters NP Certificate

 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale

3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

GRE

Waived

Waived

For international students, TOEFL score or TSE-A.

The minimum acceptable scores for the TOEFL and TSE-A comply with the graduate admission requirements for the University as stated in the Graduate catalog.

The minimum acceptable scores for the TOEFL and TSE-A comply with the graduate admission requirements for the University as stated in the Graduate catalog.

Graduate level statistics course with a minimum grade of B.

Implement as stated

Implement as stated

Current Vita

Evaluated by Admissions Committee

Evaluated by Admissions Committee

Written statement of career vision.

Evaluated by Admissions Committee

Evaluated by Admissions Committee

Professional liability insurance.

Evaluated by Associate Dean

Evaluated by Associate Dean

Current license as an RN in the state of Texas.

Evaluated by Associate Dean

Evaluated by Associate Dean

Currently recognized by Board of Nursing  as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in Texas.

Evaluated by Associate Dean

Evaluated by Associate Dean

Current National certification as an NP.

Evaluated by Associate Dean

Evaluated by Associate Dean

Current NP practice.

Evaluated by Admissions Committee

Evaluated by Admissions Committee

Current CPR, ACLS, or PALS as required for their Specialty Area.

Evaluated by Associate Dean

Evaluated by Associate Dean

Immunizations required by the School of Nursing.

Evaluated by Associate Dean

Evaluated by Associate Dean

Clear criminal background check, which satisfies the Dallas/Fort Worth Hospital Council and the Texas Board of Nursing.

Evaluated by Associate Dean

Evaluated by Associate Dean

Negative drug screen prior to clinical and research activities in health care agencies.

Evaluated by Associate Dean

Evaluated by Associate Dean

Proficiency in use of computer for word processing, spreadsheet development, and data and text file creation and manipulation.

Evaluated by Admissions Committee

Evaluated by Admissions Committee