DNP Admission Requirements
The following requirements must be met to be considered for admission into the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at UIndy. Acceptance is competitive and selections are based upon completed applications. You will be notified of your admission status within one month of submitting your application.
- Completed online graduate nursing application.
- Official transcripts of all earned degrees. Must have a master's degree from a regionally accredited institution (if MSN must be NLNAC, ACEN, CNEA or CCNE accredited) with a cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- An active, unencumbered RN license in the state where practicum will be completed
- Successful completion of a graduate level statistics course within the last five years with a grade of B or better. If the course is older than 5 years, you must successfully complete the online statistics module prior to the start of coursework. If no graduate statistic course is taken, then the student must enroll in NUGR510 Applied Statistics.
- Current resume or CV.
- An essay of 500 words or less addressing your career goals related to the DNP, as well as a topic area for the evidence-based scholarly project.
- One recommendation letter from an individual specifying your ability to be successful in doctoral coursework. The recommended individual may be a supervisor, academic professor, work colleague or another individual who have worked with you in a professional setting. They must have a minimum of a master's degree, although a doctoral degree is preferred.
Once your completed application is received, you may be contacted for a personal interview.
MSN Graduates
If accepted, you can have your institution complete a Clinical Hours Verification form to determine how many hours (up to 500) will be applied to the 1000 clinical/practicum requirement.