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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR DNP

Applicants with an M.S. in nursing:

1. Master of Science in Nursing with a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
2. Advanced Practice Nurses (Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives) must present evidence of:
   
   • Completion of graduate courses titled Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Pharmacology and Advanced  Physical Assessment,
   • Completion of a minimum of 500 hours of clinical practice during advanced-practice nursing master's or post-master's program. This should be an official statement on University letterhead which verifies the number of supervised clinical hours completed in the applicant's master's program.  
      

Applicants with a B.S. in nursing:

• Bachelor of Science in nursing with a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale

Application Process

1. Complete the online application. Application fee is $35.

2. Once the online application is complete, submit all of the following information:

• Official transcripts from all post-secondary education experiences. (International students must submit all official transcripts and other requirements to http://www.wes.org and pay the appropriate fees. World Education Services will forward documents to Wilkes University.)
   
• Three recommendation forms submitted from graduate-prepared nurses or faculty who can attest to the applicant’s potential for advanced-practice studies and for leadership.
   
• A three-page narrative written by the applicant providing insight into professional goals and expectations for doctoral studies.
   
• A professional portfolio submitted by the applicant reflecting career and scholarship achievements to date, which will be continued through the DNP program and presented at the time of the scholarly project. 
   
• Documentation of current RN and advanced practice nursing state licensure and current national certification for advanced practice nursing.   
   
• Documentation of completion of a minimum of 500 hours of clinical practice during advanced-practice nursing master's or post-master's program. This should be an official statement on University letterhead which verifies the number of supervised clinical hours completed in the applicant's master's program. 
   
• For applicants whose native language is not English and who hail from non-English speaking countries, submission of a minimum Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550 or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 earned within two years prior to application.
   

3. For those applicants who meet the above requirements, a successfully completed phone interview

Submit application materials to:
Wilkes University
Student Services
Doctor of Nursing Practice Admissions
84 W. South St.
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766

Application deadline:

• Spring 2013: October 15, 2012
• Summer 2013: April 1, 2013
  
  For more information, contact:
  Joanne A. Thomas
  College of Graduate and Professional Studies
  84 W. South St.
  Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766
  Joanne.Thomas1@wilkes.edu
  (800) WILKES-U Ext. 4234
  Ph: (570) 408-4234
  Fax: (570) 408-7846

 * Due to State Board of Nursing and/or Board of Education guidelines, the School of Nursing may not accept students from Alabama, Iowa, Louisiana, Tennessee, or Wisconsin for our online programs.