Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions about BSN to DNP program When is the application deadline?
The priority application deadline is November 1 for the following fall semester with additional applications considered on a space available basis or until March 1. Please note: For nurse anesthesia, the deadline is September 1. Do you have a spring admission?
No. The program only begins during the fall semester. What are the entrance requirements?
There are five main requirements: - A baccalaureate degree with a nursing major (e.g. BSN, BAN, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, or the entry-level Master of Nursing)
- The years of clinical experience requirements vary according to specialty. Please consult the information about the specialty that interests you.
- A current RN license
- English language proficiency if your native language is not English.
- Graduate Record Exam
I'm an advanced practice nurse with a master's degree. Can I also earn a DNP?
Yes. The School of Nursing offers a post-masters DNP program for students who are practice-oriented, have specialty nursing preparation, and hold a master's degree. For more information, visit the Post-Masters DNP page. Can I apply to more than one specialty area?
No, applicants must choose one specialty area to apply to. If an applicant applies to more than one specialty area, we will ask you to choose the specialty area you are most interested in and withdraw your application from the other specialty area. What is process for working with a faculty advisor?
Each student is assigned an advisor on admission. Students can change advisors after enrollment if they later find a faculty member whose background is a better match. How many days will I have to be on campus each semester?
All core DNP courses are offered using an executive model in which students attend on-campus sessions three times during the fall and spring terms and twice during the summer term. Each of these sessions is usually three days (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday). On-campus time for specialty courses vary by specialty area. Please consult the information about the specialty that interests you. Why can't I do all my work online?
On-campus sessions provide specific experiences that are best delivered in person. As a result, students experience better learning outcomes. How long will it take me to complete the program?
Full-time students complete the program in three years. Four-year and five-year options are available for working students. Will DNP graduates be qualified to become nursing faculty?
The DNP prepares nurses for the highest level of nursing practice. Many DNP graduates hold teaching positions, particularly those that are clinically related. Whether DNP-prepared faculty will be eligible for tenure will be determined by the policies at each college or university. The PhD prepares nurses for research careers, and nurses with PhD degrees often become faculty members in research-intensive universities. Frequently Asked Questions about Post-Master's DNP program I'm an advanced practice nurse with a master's degree. Can I also earn a DNP?
Yes. The School of Nursing offers a post-masters DNP program for students who are practice-oriented, have specialty nursing preparation, and hold a master's degree. For full details, visit the Post-Masters DNP page. When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is November 1, for the following fall semester with additional applications considered on a space available basis or until March 1. Do you have a spring admission?
No. The program only begins during the fall semester. What are the entrance requirements?
There are four main requirements: - A baccalaureate degree with a nursing major (e.g. BSN, BAN, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, or the entry-level Master of Nursing), plus a master's degree in nursing with specialty preparation as a CNS, NP, CRNA, CNM, Public Health Nurses or Nursing Administration. Ask us about other specialties if your preparation is not in one of these areas.
- Certification in your specialty if certification is available and routinely required.
- A current RN license
- English language proficiency if your native language is not English.
What is process for working with a faculty advisor?
Each student is assigned an advisor on admission. Students can change advisors after enrollment if they later find a faculty member whose background is a better match. How many days will I have to be on campus each semester?
All students are required to attend on-campus sessions three times during the fall and spring terms and twice during the summer term. Each session is usually three days (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday). Why can't I do all my work online?
On-campus sessions provide specific experiences that are best delivered in person. As a result, students experience better learning outcomes. How long will it take me to complete the program?
Full-time students complete the program in one calendar year. A two-year option is available for working students. Will DNP graduates be qualified to become nursing faculty?
The DNP prepares nurses for the highest level of nursing practice. DNP graduates hold teaching positions, particularly those that are clinically related. Whether DNP-prepared faculty will be eligible for tenure will be determined by the policies at each college or university. The PhD prepares nurses for research careers, and nurses with PhD degrees often become faculty members in research-intensive universities.
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