Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Admission
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 the admission criteria and application materials, including an admission interview. Acceptance into the DNP program is competitive.
DNP Program Tracks
- Post-MSN Executive Leadership Track
- Post-MSN Advanced Clinical Track
DNP Admission Criteria
Applicants to all tracks will possess the following:
- Unencumbered RN license in their state of practice.
- Successfully completed a 3 credit hour, graduate-level Statistics course with a grade of B- or higher.
- Earned a Bachelor of Science of Nursing from an NLNAC, ACEN, or CCNE accredited program, and earned a Master of Science degree in Nursing (MS in nursing or MSN) from an NLNAC, ACEN, or CCNE accredited program with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on 4.0 scale for both degrees.
For more information about the DNP program and the admission criteria and process, please contact:
Graduate Admissions.
Phone: (317) 274-2806
Email: nuadmit@iu.edu
Center for Academic Affairs
600 Barnhill Drive, Room NU128
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5107
Last updated March 2024
