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Hahn School of Nursing & Health Science » Prospective Students » Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program » Admission Criteria

Admission Criteria For the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program

  • Master’s degree in Nursing with an Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Specialty
  • Certification as an Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
  • California RN license
  • Basic computer literacy
  • Graduate grade-point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
  • The GRE general test is recommended but not required
  • Completion of the University Application for the Doctor of Nursing Practice
  • The goal statement in the application will require the applicant to elucidate a specific clinical practice focus and clinical issue or problem
  • One official transcript from each college or university attended
  • Three professional recommendations (forms included in the DNP application)
  • An example of scholarly writing (thesis, article, paper)
  • Resume
  • Interview
  • Evidence of specified immunizations and screening tests, a report of recent physical examination, and BLS certification
  • International applicants must meet additional requirements for admission http://www.sandiego.edu/admissions/graduate/international.php

    The priority application deadline is March 1 for Fall entrance. All materials must be received by the priority deadline to receive priority consideration.

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