Post-Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

The post-masters Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is a two-year post-MSN program. At the start of the program, applicants must hold either an APRN clinical Master of Science in Nursing as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), or Nurse Midwife (CNM), or non-clinical, non-APRN Master of Science in either Nursing Leadership or Nursing Education, from an accredited School of Nursing. APRN clinical applicants must be nationally certified or eligible in their specialty area and have current specialty licensure in the state where practice will occur.

The curriculum includes advanced coursework and practicum experiences culminating in the DNP Capstone project (dissertation equivalent). The program is offered in a super-hybrid format where classes will be available online, in seats, and through alternative designs (such as one-week immersion or extended weekend programming). Students can expect to be on campus 2-4 times each semester for a course, program, and capstone work. The program typically requires two classes per semester year-round.

Applicants who fall in-between post-BSN and post-MSN requirements will require a Gap Analysis to be conducted by the Associate Director of Graduate Programs before enrollment. The minimum number of credits needed to complete this program is 38 credit hours.

Applicants must also meet the following program requirements. Requirements may be more stringent than the minimum graduate school requirements.

Earned a Master of Science in Nursing in an advanced nursing practice specialty from a nationally accredited CCNE or NLNAC program OR a master's degree from a regionally accredited institution, in a health-related profession, Nurse Practitioner (NP), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), or Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM). (Applicants eligible for their MSN before starting the program may apply for conditional admission).
Current National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), or Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM). (Applicants eligible for National Certification may apply for conditional admission).
A current unrestricted license to practice as an advanced practice nurse in the state where practice will occur (Applicants who are eligible for Advanced Practice Licensure may apply for conditional admission).
A current unrestricted license to practice as a professional registered nurse in the U.S. or eligibility to obtain a Michigan license. (Applicants who are eligible for licensure may apply for conditional admission).
Have at least a cumulative 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) college GPA. (Applicants may seek conditional admission with a GPA of 2.75).
Have completed an approved basic statistics course that includes descriptive and inferential statistics within the last ten years.
A telephone or in-person interview may be a part of the admission process.
Additionally, the following documents are required and must be submitted with the application.

Current National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), or Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM).
Current license as an advanced practice nurse in the state where practice will occur.
Current license as a registered nurse in the state where practice will occur.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
A two to three-page (500 words maximum) personal statement describing your goals as a Doctor of Nursing Practice prepared Advance Practice Nurse and how participation in the DNP program will enhance these goals.
Use one or more of the DNP Essentials to help articulate your goals (DNP Essentials). Identify and briefly discuss a practice-based problem that interests you. This topic might serve as a topic for your final DNP scholarly project. The personal statement is evaluated based on your understanding of the DNP-prepared Advanced Practice Nurse's role, your fit with our program, and your ability to express yourself clearly and professionally
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