Application Process - Doctor of Nursing Practice

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Applying to the Doctor of Nursing Practice program is simple. You will submit your application via NursingCAS, a centralized system for applicants to nursing programs.

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Required Application Materials

You will need to submit the following with your application.

Proof of licensure as a Registered Nurse
Official transcripts from an accredited Master's of Nursing program
A professional resume for curriculum vitae (CV)
Three letters of professional reference
One writing sample demonstrating knowledge of APA style

You should also be prepared to complete a brief phone interview with a DNP program faculty member.

Please review the full admission requirements to understand how applicants are evaluated for entry into the program.

Admission Requirements

New Student Admission Requirements

Completed application for admission through the Centralized Application for Nursing Programs (NursingCAS.org).
Applicants must hold a master’s degree in nursing (Advanced Practice Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with specialty) from an accredited college or university.
Applicants must have a graduate GPA of 3.20 or higher (on a 4.00 scale).
Submit an example of writing that is in APA style format.
Submit three professional references as letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant’s academic or professional background. The letters should include an assessment of the applicant’s current work quality and ability to complete graduate education successfully.
Submit a current professional resume and cover letter.
Applicants must have successful, passing grade, completion of a graduate-level statistics course in the last five years.
Applicants must complete a face-to-face, phone, or online interview with program faculty. Applicants must have a satisfactory professional demeanor and be able to articulate professional goals alignment with the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program
International students whose first (native) language is not English need to have English proficiency test scores sent directly from the testing agency to demonstrate meeting the Ferris standards for English proficiency (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS, and Duolingo).

In addition to the above requirements, the student with a GPA of less than 3.20 (on a 4.00 scale), undergraduate deficiencies, or graduate-level statistics deficiency may be provisionally admitted with the following requirements:

Successfully completed seven (7) semester hours of graduate coursework with a 3.20 GPA (on a 4.00 scale) to satisfy admission requirements.
Completion of a graduate-level statistics course, with a passing grade, by the end of the first semester.

DNP Application Process

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Required Application Materials

New Student Admission Requirements