The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is an advanced level graduate nursing degree program offering the highest level of preparation for nursing practice. The DNP program offers the major, Advanced Practice Nursing, with opportunity for specialization in the advanced practice role, Family Nurse Practitioner in two tracks, the BSN to DNP and MSN to DNP. An emphasis in nursing education will be an elective option. At completion of the program, graduates will possess the terminal degree for nursing practice and will be prepared to function as expert clinicians, nurse leaders, and/or clinical nursing faculty. BSN to DNP graduates will be eligible to sit for national certification in their specialty and will be eligible to make application for licensure as advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). Please consult the Irene Ransom Bradley School of Nursing for admission and other requirements.
The majority of this 78-credit hour program is available online, affording you the convenience and flexibility you need as a healthcare professional.
Our program is immersive and allows for specialization in the advanced practice role. It is the perfect choice for advanced healthcare professionals with a career focus of leadership in nursing education.
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At the completion of the BSN to DNP program, graduates will possess the terminal degree for nursing practice and will be prepared to function as expert clinicians, nurse leaders, and/or nursing educators.
Our graduates are qualified for a number of advanced nursing roles including:
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June 2025
College of Arts and Sciences
1701 South Broadway Street,
PITTSBURG,
Kansas,
66762, United States
An undergraduate GPA of at least a 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale). Preference is given to those with 3.0 or above cumulative GPA in undergraduate 16 coursework. Admission may be granted to applicants with an undergraduate GPA of 2.7 to 2.999 on a space available basis. Undergraduate GPA is one of the criterions for ranking applicants.
An applicant who is born outside of the U.S. is required to submit proof that he or she has taken and passed the TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language-Internet Based Test). Each area must meet the minimum requirement (Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening) as well as the total score for all areas must be met. Minimum scores for the TOEFL iBT are as follows: Writing-20; Speaking-20; Reading-19; Listening-20; for a total of 79, IELTS: 6.5, PTE: 53.
DNP applicants will be considered for admission based upon their application and resource availability. The application period runs from August 1st until October 10th. The program will start in the summer session.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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