DNP Admission Requirements

Registered nurses (RNs) who hold a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree are admitted directly into the DNP program upon satisfactory fulfillment of the following requirements. NOTE: Admission requirements for those on the Graduate Entry and Post-Licensure paths are different.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in nursing

• An interview with the faculty by phone or in person to discuss career goals

• A completed application that includes the following:

  • Statement about practice/research issues of interest (for your scholarly project)

  • Three recommendations

  • Resume or CV

  • Official transcripts

• Satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT); previous scores as documented on an original official report will be accepted.

• Advanced practice nursing certification or eligibility for the certification is required for the Practice Leadership Elective.

Previous scores as documented on an original official report will be accepted.

Application deadlines are:

• June 1 for Fall semester

• October 1 for Spring semester

• March 1 for Summer semester
  

Post-master's DNP students must complete the program within four years.

For more information or for assistance in applying, contact the Office of Student Services at 216-368-2529 or email admissionsfpb@case.edu.