Information: D.N.P. Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner (BSN to DNP)

  • Complete applications are considered for admission as a group, after the published deadline.

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Location/Delivery Method

  • Distance Education - Online except for the mandatory on campus orientation and designated on campus intensives scheduled throughout the program as indicated for each concentration.

    Mixture of asynchronous and synchronous by class

    Asynchronous - instructional materials made available on the Internet and available 24 hours a day every day-not time-dependent slots.

    Synchronous - instruction made available on the web or internet in time-dependent slots.
  • Differential tuition applies to this program. View More Information

Recommendations

  • 3 professional references. Recommender will submit a survey through online application tool. An additional letter is not required.

Additional Requirements

  1. Resume/CV: Clinical work history (1-page only), include the 600 hours of Registered Nurse work experience prior to beginning any clinical courses in the BSN to DNP program
  2. Transcripts and Prerequisite Courses: Transcript will demonstrate successful completion of academic credits in undergraduate community health, health and physical assessment, nursing research, and statistics. One transcript is required from each US post-secondary institution attended.
  3. International Applicants: Must present evidence of professional standing in their home countries. This requirement excludes U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents.
  4. Bachelors requirement: Bachelor's Degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution.
  5. Notes: Further criteria specified in application.
  6. Visa Sponsorship: This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
  7. Video (Save Video as Public): 

    Creation of time-limited professional video responding to prompted interview questions.

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  8. RN License: Must have a valid unrestricted North Carolina registered nurse license or a compact state license to complete clinical hours in North Carolina.
  9. GPA Requirements: Overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. A GPA as low as 2.75 will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Deadlines (11:59 p.m. Eastern Time)

TermApplication Open DateApplication Priority DeadlineApplication Deadline
Fall 202709/01/202602/01/2027Apply Now

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