BSN to DNP Admissions
For RNs who are practice-oriented and who hold, at minimum, a baccalaureate degree in nursing (launches in Fall 2009).
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares nurses for leadership as advanced practice nurses, clinical experts, health care executives, policy experts, and informaticians. The three-year DNP program is for students who already hold a baccalaureate degree in nursing, and involves both coursework and specialty practica.
Specialties
The DNP program at the School of Nursing offers a wide range of specialties:
Some of these specialty areas require experience before matriculation or clinical practice. A table listing of these requirements is available to compare the experience requirements by specialty area.
The School of Nursing is a leader in distance learning options and internet-enhanced courses. A number of courses are offered in a web-assisted format with mandatory on-campus seminars scheduled each semester.
Admission to the DNP program includes an interview with faculty in the chosen specialty. The nurse anesthesia specialty begins summer term; all other specialties begin fall term.
Application Deadline
For enrollment in 2010, Nurse Anesthesia specialty deadline: September 1. Application priority deadline for other specialties is November 1. Other DNP applications will be considered on a space available basis through March 1, 2010. A $60 application fee is required.
Tuition Rates
Tuition for the BSN to DNP option has not yet been set for Fall 2009. It will likely be different than the tuition for the post-master's DNP. Tuition information will be posted on One Stop when available.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission into the DNP program, you must have the following:
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A baccalaureate degree with a nursing major
You must hold an entry level nursing degree (e.g. BSN, BAN, or entry-level Master of Nursing). Some specialty areas have experiential requirements.
Registered nurses without a baccalaureate degree in nursing should complete that degree before applying. If you are not a nurse and have a baccalaureate degree in a major other than nursing, you are not eligible for the DNP program; however, you may consider pursuing the School of Nursing's 16-month Master of Nursing (MN) program. The MN program is specifically designed for individuals who have a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing area.
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High scholastic achievement
Successful applicants typically have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.4 or above (on a 4.0 scale). Each applicant will be considered individually for any exception to the stated requirements.
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Graduate Record Examination
Graduate Record Exam scores are required. The GRE must have been taken after October 1, 2003. This revised test includes the new analytic writing test. The GRE code for the School of Nursing is 5942.
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Nursing license
As part of your application you must submit a photocopy of a current registered nurse license. You must hold an RN license in the state in which you will complete clinical courses. International nurses must submit a photocopy of a current RN license from their home country.
If you are an international nurse, you must obtain a Minnesota license by the end of your second semester in residence. You will need to pass the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) exam and the NCLEX exam in order to obtain a Minnesota license. You are encouraged to take the CGFNS exam in your home country prior to enrollment. For more information, contact the Minnesota Board of Nursing: www.nursingboard.state.mn.us or call 612-617-2270.
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Professional references
Three references from past or current professors, supervisors or professional colleagues are required. You must use the forms included with the application. The references should attest to your potential for success in the DNP program (including preparation, initiative, and aptitude) and your commitment to the profession. The evaluation must be received, not post-marked by September 1, 2009 for the nurse anesthesia specialty and November 1, 2009 for all other specialties.
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Essays
Essays are required as part of the application process. There will be 2 essays you must submit with the application, and you will also be asked to write an impromptu response to a question while you are at the School of Nursing for your interview.
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English Language Proficiency
If your native language is not English, you must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and score at least 586 (written) 240 (computerized) or 95 (IBT). The School of Nursing will accept TOEFL or MELAB exams taken within three years of the time of application. Information is available on the TOEFL Web site at www.toefl.org. If the TOEFL is not available in your country, you must take the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) and score at least 85. Information about the MELAB is available at www.lsa.umich.edu/eli/melab.htm.
You are exempt from taking the test if, within the past 24 months, you have completed 24 quarter credits or 16 semester credits in residence as a full-time student at a recognized institution of higher learning in the United States.
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Immunizations
All students enrolled in programs within the Academic Health Center at the University of Minnesota are required to submit immunization documentation to Boynton Health Service (on-campus health center) as a condition of enrollment. If admitted, you will receive a Student Immunization Record Form to be completed by a health care provider. Immunization includes: Mantoux Tuberculin Test (two-step); Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR, two-step); Hepatitis B (three-step); Varicella (two-step); Tetanus/Diphtheria. For additional information, see the Boynton Health Service Web site: www.bhs.umn.edu. You may ask to decline the vaccination if it is contraindicated because of potential allergic reactions or pregnancy; however, a health-care provider signature is required.
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Interview
Following an initial screening by the Graduate Admission and Progression Committee, you may be invited to participate in an interview to explore your interests in pursuing the DNP degree.
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Curriculum Vitae
A current curriculum vitae (preferred) or r?sum? complete with professional accomplishments and activities.
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Official Transcripts from ALL Institutions
Official transcript/s from each post/secondary institution you have attended must be received in a sealed envelope by September 1, 2009 for the nurse anesthesia specialty and the application priority deadline is November 1 for all other specialties. Other DNP applications will be considered on a space available basis through March 1, 2010.
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Application Deadline for Fall 2009
You must complete and submit all portions of the School of Nursing DNP application by September 1, 2009 for the nurse anesthesia program. The application priority deadline is November 1 for all other specialties. Other DNP applications will be considered on a space available basis through March 1, 2010. This includes all letters of recommendation and transcripts. Applicants must send all application materials together in one envelope to the School of Nursing, Office of Student and Career Advancement Services, 5-140 Weaver-Densford Hall, 308 Harvard Street SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455.
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