A master's degree in nursing from a college or university accredited by an accepted accrediting body
Unencumbered North Carolina License as a Registered Nurse
Overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the MSN degree
Statement of Purpose explaining the applicant's career goal and preparation in relation to primary care and family practice, and qualities making them a strong applicant (See School of Nursing website for required elements of the Purpose Statement). (Note: Statement of Purpose should not exceed two double-spaced typed pages.)
References should be from professional colleagues and should speak to clinical knowledge and expertise and one's ability to function as a member of the healthcare team. At least one reference from a supervisory person is preferred.
Applicants who meet admission requirements will be eligible to be invited for an interview with the nurse practitioner sub-committee.
Graduate Health Assessment course equivalent within the last 5 years
Graduate Pharmacology course equivalent within the last 5 years
Graduate Pathophysiology within the last 5 years
A minimum score of 83 on the Internet-based TOEFL or a minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS is required.