Applicants must have a g.p.a. of at least 3.00, applicants for the dual certification programs must have a minimum g.p.a. of at least 3.50. A criminal background check is required for all students upon admission. The College of Nursing has additional application requirements, as follows.

Application requirements specific to the D.N.P. program are:

a bachelor's degree with a major in nursing from an accredited program,

satisfaction of the legal requirements for the practice of nursing,

current written recommendations from three persons knowledgeable about the applicant's competence in the practice of nursing and potential for leadership and scholarship (forms required),

a current resume, goal statement (statement of purpose), statement of disclosure, and supplemental/information form,

transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate coursework,

D.N.P. applicants to the direct care programs with master's degrees in nursing from other schools must provide verification of completed clinical hours from their institution's graduate director or must submit appropriate course syllabi,

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