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DNP: Admission Criteria

Selection is based on the students academic background, research interests, and availability of suitable faculty expertise for mentorship. Requirements include:

1. Students applying to the BSN-DNP option must have a BSN from an CCNE or NLN accredited program or a baccalaureate degree in another field plus RN license. Students who have these degrees would need to take three additional transition courses within their degree.

Students applying to the MS-DNP program must also have a Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited program.

2. Minimum GPA of 3.00/4.00 for last 60 hours of baccalaureate degree and a minimum of 3.00/4.00 on all work beyond the baccalaureate level.

4. GRE (Graduate Record Examination)

5. International Applicants:
TOEFL is required for applicants whose native language is other than English with a minimum score of 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer based). For postsecondary coursework completed at an institution outside the United States, applicants must request a Full Education Course-by-Course Report evaluation of foreign credit from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS). For licenses in a political jurisdiction other than one of the United States, applicants must also request the Validation of Registration/License Report from CGFNS. Contact CGFNS: 3600 Market Street, Suite 400, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104-2651, 215.222.8454, www.cgfns.org, or e-mail at info@cgfns.org. Evidence of financial support for the first year is also required. Visit the Office of Admissions and Records for details.

6. Qualified applicants will be contacted by a faculty member for an interview

Other Requirements: Professional Nursing Licenses: All students must obtain a State of Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) License prior to beginning the clinical residency. Information about nursing licensure in Illinois may be obtained from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.