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, and admitted students enter the program each fall semester.DNP Admission Criteria
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Earned a Master of Science degree in nursing (MS in Nursing or MSN) from an NLNAC, ACEN, or CCNE accredited program with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
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Have completed graduate level preparation in statistics; 3 credit hours with a grade of B- (3.0) or higher required.
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Possess an unencumbered RN license in your state of practice
DNP Application Packet Materials
Applicants will submit the online DNP application at http://graduate.iupui.edu/admissions/apply.shtml and provide the following supporting materials:
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Official transcripts from all prior earned degrees and all prior completed college coursework
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Verification of master's clinical hours completed
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Three references indicating ability to succeed in DNP program, including at least one from a nurse faculty member who has knowledge of the applicant's academic ability
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Personal statement indicating your ability to succeed in the DNP; 2-3 pages in length
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Evidence of the capacity for writing as demonstrated by reports, published and unpublished papers, or a thesis
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Current resume or CV
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Copy of your current, unencumbered RN license and any certifications held
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If applicant’s native language is not English, submission of proof of English proficiency by taking the "Test of English as a Foreign Language" (TOEFL)
All qualified applicants will be invited to participate in a formal admission interview with DNP faculty
Last updated April 2019
