Application Requirements for the Post-Master’s DNP ProgramApplication Requirements for the Post-Master’s DNP ProgramApplication Requirements for the Post-Master’s DNP Program

The Georgetown University Experience — Delivered Online

The online Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares nursing professionals to evolve into advanced practice nurses and nurse-midwives with the foresight and experience to lead the advancement and implementation of health care.

Applicants for all graduate nursing programs must meet Georgetown University’s high standards regarding academic background, clinical experience, and leadership ability.

Post-Master’s DNP Admission Requirements

Eligible candidates for the Post-Master’s DNP program must:

  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Hold the following degrees:
    1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree OR a bachelor’s degree in any discipline and an entry-level MSN from a CCNE- or ACEN-accredited program
    2. Master’s degree, post-graduate certificate, or doctoral degree, with APRN specialty or employed in an advanced nursing role
  • Hold a current U.S. registered nurse (RN) license
  • Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and a 3.0 science GPA
  • Have successfully completed a college-level, three-credit course in statistics with a grade of C or better

Application Requirements

Your application will include

  • Professional resume or curriculum vitae
  • Sealed official academic transcripts
  • A one- to two-page personal statement
  • A live recorded interview
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) if your native language is not English

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