DNP Admissions
Admission to the Indiana University School of Nursing (IUSON) DNP program requires approval by the faculty and is based on the applicant's qualifications as evidenced by grade point average, certification, statement of professional aspirations, official transcripts, references. A personal interview is also required. Acceptance into the program is competitive. The DNP program admits once a year with the application deadline of March 1 for fall admission.
The following criteria must be met for unconditional admission to the DNP program:
1) Master's Degree in Nursing from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited program.
2) MSN degree program cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher.
3) Provide documentation of supervised practice hours from an accredited MSN program. Students with fewer than 500 clinical hours will take additional practicum credits to achieve the 1000 hours required by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
4) An unencumbered RN license in state of practice.
5) Completed online IUSON DNP application.
6) Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
7) Written admission essay.
8) Three professional references (at least one from a current or former supervisor).
9) Resume or curriculum vitae.
10) Admission interview.
Last updated: March, 2016