DNP Online at West Virginia University

Entry requirements

Criteria Applicants for the DNP Program must have: A Master of Science in Nursing degree from a nationally accredited nursing program and regionally accredited institution. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and a Master's degree in a health-related discipline will be considered. All degrees must come from a nationally accredited nursing or other health-related program and a regionally accredited institution. A minimum overall nursing GPA or a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on all graduate work attempted. (Provisional admission may be considered if the overall GPA is 2.75-2.99 depending upon space available and other qualifications.) an overall GPA on all college work attempted of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. An active, unrestricted RN license in at least one state at the time of application (and licensure in the state in which he or she plans to complete clinical immersion). Letters of good standing (required for transfer students or those that have taken courses in another graduate program but did not complete the degree). Applicants must submit official transcripts from all degree programs of attendance, a curriculum vitae/resume, evidence of licensure, and an application fee by the specified deadline. Students must satisfactorily complete background checks and drug screens upon admission. Notes: To be considered, applicants must meet all WVU admission requirements , in addition to program specific admission criteria. Admission...