DNP Application Requirements

Applicants to the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program are required to submit the following:

Application Deadline: March 1, 2014

• Online application
• Non-refundable application fee of $100
• Personal Statement
• Resume/CV
• Official transcripts from all previous academic programs.
• Scores from either the TOEFL or the IELTS will be required of non-native speakers of English who have not received either a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a US institution of higher learning. 
• Three letters of recommendation submitted electronically through the online application system.  Letters may be from clinical, academic, and/or professional references.
• International transcripts must be evaluated by a credentialing agency such as World Education Service or Educational Credential Evaluators.  This includes a course by course evaluation, as well as, a certified English translation of all non-English transcripts. International applicants should also review: International Applicants Information

All candidates to the DNP program will have earned a master of science in nursing (or an equivalent degree).  Prospective candidates interested in this program, but have not earned a master of science degree are encouraged to explore YSN's Master of Science in Nursing Management, Policy, and Leadership.

Please note: The DNP program enrolls students on a part time basis.

For more information or questions about the application please contact the Admissions Office.