DNP - Doctor of Nursing Practice

DNP Admission Requirements & Application:

All materials due October 26 with the exception of Anesthesia Nursing which is October 1 (sessions start in the summer). Interviews will be conducted on November 9 and November 16 for BSN-DNP applicants in the AGNP, PNP, Psych, and NNP focus areas.  Interviews will be conducted on November 12 and 19 for BSN-DNP applicants in the FNP focus area. (Dates subject to change.)

DNP Admission Requirements
Persons may enter a program of study for the Doctor of Nursing Practice with a bachelor's or master's degree in nursing.

A. General Admission Requirements
The following requirements must be fulfilled for admission to either the post-master's DNP or BSN-DNP programs:

• Completion of an accredited basic nursing program
• Current license to practice nursing (Special license for international students)

TO GRADUATE ADMISSIONS:

1. Completed Graduate College Admissions application form and fee

   Undergraduate/Graduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

   Graduate from a CCNE or NLNAC accredited nursing program

   (The GRE is no longer required.)

2. Submit complete official transcripts for work done in all undergraduate and graduate schools
3. International students please refer to the information specific to you below and submit accordingly

Graduate Admissions Application must be submitted prior to the College of Nursing deadline (October 26) in order to be considered for admission in the following summer semester.  The application can be submitted electronically or a hard copy may be requested via the website.

TO THE COLLEGE OF NURSING:

1. Supplemental application form including: Goal Statement, Course Completion form (if applicable) and Statement of Disclosure
2. Transcripts (we will accept unofficial or student copies)
3. Curriculum vitae (CV) or resume
4. Copy of RN license (ARNP license which includes expiration date)
5. Three (3) professional recommendations (University of Iowa recommendation forms required).  Recommendation to be sent electronically by appraiser to nursing-graduateprogram@uiowa.edu or via hard copy in sealed business-sized envelope with appraiser's signature across the flap.
   

In addition to the above application requirements given your entry status:

B. Requirements Specifically for Master's-Prepared Advanced Practice Nurses

• MSN in a recognized ARNP specialty
• Copy of certification card
• Graduates from NP programs other than University of Iowa must provide verification on clinical hours from the director of their NP program

C. Requirements Specifically for Master's-Prepared Students

• A minimum of one graduate-level, 3-semester-hour course in research or evidence-based practice

D. Requirements Specifically for BSN-Prepared Students

• Successful completion of an upper-division course in statistics

The above materials must be received by the College of Nursing no later than the application deadline of October 26.  If you choose to send Application materials in the mail, please send all together in one large 9x12 envelope with proper postage by the deadline.  Mailing address is:  The University of Iowa College of Nursing, Graduate Programs, 37 NB, Iowa City, IA 52242

E. Requirements for International Students

A minimum score of 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based or 81 iBT on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for students whose first language is not English.

The University of Iowa does accept the IELTS. We require an IELTS total score of 7.0, with no sub-score less than 6.0. All IELTS test takers will be held to the on-campus English Proficiency Evaluation.

If admitted
All international students will be required to take the on-campus English Proficiency Evaluation. If a student is found to need more than 2 courses in English as a Second Language, he/she will be required to enroll in, and successfully complete, the Iowa Intensive English Program. Concurrently with the Iowa Intensive English Program, the student will be allowed to register for one course within their doctoral program of study. More information related to the Iowa Intensive English Program is found at the following link http://www.uiowa.edu/~iiepesl/ .

International students are required to take the CGFNS examination.

The CGFNS examination is offered in 37 locations in 26 countries.
Write or call for information:
Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools
3600 Market Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104-2651 USA
(215) 349-8767

Application Materials
Students interested in the DNP program should apply for formal admission through the UI Graduate Admissions as early as possible. For information regarding formal program admission, please click here.

Forms required by the College of Nursing in addition to the Graduate Admission forms include:
Three College of Nursing Reference Forms
Supplemental Information Form

Applicant Completion Checklist:
Materials to be sent to the University of Iowa College of Nursing, Graduate Program Office, 37 Nursing Building, Iowa City, IA 52242:
__  Undergraduate Transcripts (One set of official academic records/transcripts)
__  Graduate Transcripts (One set of official academic records/transcripts, if applicable)
__  TOEFL Test Score (for International applicants)
__  Goal statement (see Supplemental Application)
__  Curriculum Vitae
__  3 Letters of Recommendation
__  Proof of RN Licensure
__  Applicant Completion Form (for BSN-DNP applicants) (See Supplemental Application)

The above materials (1-6) must be completed and sent all together in one large 9x12-inch envelope with proper postage and must be received by the October 26 deadline.
Mailing address is: The University of Iowa College of Nursing, Graduate Programs, 37 NB, Iowa City, IA 52242


Send the following materials to the Office of Admissions, The University of Iowa, 107 Calvin Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242-1396:
__  Application fee, required by all students
__  One set of official academic records/transcripts
__  Official TOEFL scores (if applicable). The University's institution code is 6681
__  Financial Statement for International Applicants (if applicable)

Additional requirements for RNs with non-nursing bachelor's degrees:

Health Assessment Content

Non-BSN applicants must show proof of a health assessment course on their ADN or diploma transcript or enroll in Health Assessment 96:191, in Summer session.  NOTE:  Sometimes various work experience and in-service classes may show evidence of a health assessment training program.

Community Clinical Content

Students without a Community Health Clinical course must enroll in 96:153 Community and Public Health Nursing Theory.

Nursing Research Content

Students without an undergraduate research course must enroll in 096:143 Research for Nursing Practice, Fall semester.

There may be additional requirements for foreign students educated in another country.

For more information, e-mail jennifer-clougherty@uiowa.edu