The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Doctor of Nursing Science (DNSc) to Doctor of Nursing Pathway provides PhD and DNSc-prepared nurses with the ability to earn a Doctor of Nursing Practice in either a Leadership or Advanced Practice concentration upon review of prior master鈥檚 and doctoral coursework. Individual PhD and DNSc transcripts will be reviewed by the DNP Program Chair to identify if prior doctoral coursework is eligible for transfer to the DNP program. A maximum of 12 credits (four 3-credit courses) may be accepted for transfer into the DNP program. Admitted students will complete the remaining coursework required for their specialty concentration with an individualized degree plan. DNP project courses are ineligible for transfer credit. Each student will be required to complete a year-long evidence-based DNP project and 1,000 post-baccalaureate practice experience hours. Nationally board-certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurses will be awarded 500 hours of credit upon admission to the program. Nurse leaders may be awarded credit for practicum/clinical hours completed during graduate coursework.
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1 March 2025
Start date
September 2025
Wilmington University
320 N. Dupont Highway,
NEW CASTLE,
Delaware,
19720, United States
A BSN degree, or a bachelor鈥檚 degree in any discipline, and entry-level MSN from a CCNE- or ACEN-accredited program.
A Master鈥檚 degree in nursing (MSN) and/ or Master鈥檚 degree from a regionally accredited institution in a health related discipline (i.e. MPH, MBA, MHA) with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
A Valid U.S. RN Licensure
An APRN Licensure and an APRN National Board Certification
Advanced Practice Concentration Applicants Only
Minimum Test Scores Required:
TOEFL iBT: 46
TOEFL Essentials: 5.5
IELTS Academic: 5.5
PTE Academic: 46
Duo Lingo Overall: 75
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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