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BSN to DNP

Admission to the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program - BSN entry to DNP requires meeting the University's general admission criteria, application requirements, and the following:

    1. Evidence of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
    2. Official transcripts confirming a bachelor's degree in nursing from a regionally accredited or otherwise approved institution, with a BSN undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
      • Transcripts must verify completion of college-level nursing research and statistics courses. Admission and enrollment require documentation of successful completion (≥ C-) of both courses before the enrollment date.
      • Applicants with a GPA of 2.5 to 2.9 may apply with a petition demonstrating academic potential, which will be reviewed only after the application is complete.
    3. Evidence of active, unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse in the United States.
    4. RN work experience.
    5. Two professional or academic references (faculty member or supervisor) and one Christian character reference (pastor or mentor). Family members and personal friends are not eligible to serve as references.
    6. Completion of two essay questions (250-word maximum per question), which will be evaluated based on overall content and writing competence.
    7. Interview with School of Nursing (SON) Graduate Admission, Progression, Retention Committee.

MSN to DNP

Admission to the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program - MSN to DNP requires meeting the University's general admission criteria, application requirements, and the following:

    1. Evidence of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
    2. Official transcripts confirming both a bachelor's and master's degree in nursing from a regionally accredited or otherwise approved institution, with a MSN GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
      • Transcripts must verify completion of college-level nursing research and statistics courses. Admission and enrollment require documentation of successful completion (≥ C-) of both courses before the enrollment date.
      • Applicants with a MSN GPA of 2.5 to 2.9 may apply with a petition demonstrating academic potential, which will be reviewed only after the application is complete.
    3. Evidence of active, unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse in the United States.
    4. RN work experience.
    5. Two professional or academic references (faculty member or supervisor) and one Christian character reference (pastor or mentor). Family members and personal friends are not eligible to serve as references.
    6. Completion of two essay questions (250-word maximum per question), which will be evaluated based on overall content and writing competence.
    7. Interview with School of Nursing (SON) Graduate Admission, Progression, Retention Committee.

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DNP Prerequisite Courses

What prerequisite courses are required for incoming DNP students?

  • Nursing Statistics
  • Nursing Research

The NP Program prefers that upper-level statistics and nursing research prerequisites be taken in a traditional semester-long course, either in an in-person or online format but will accept alternative non-traditional learning options that offer online college-level courses for credit.

Most Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs have a statistics and research courses built into the their curriculum. However there are some programs that do not. If you are unsure ask for a preliminary review of your unofficial transcripts by sending them to gradadmissions@cedarville.edu and we can check for you.

How do I satisfy the prerequisites?

You can start the DNP program at Cedarville University without prerequisites; however, you will need to complete undergraduate or post baccalaureate coursework in nursing statistics and nursing research before taking certain classes in the DNP program that require the prerequisite. Check with you program advisor to ensure selected coursework will transfer to satisfy the prerequisite.

Affirmations

Applicants must also affirm their commitment to the Cedarville Covenant and agree to abide by the graduate student handbook. Applicants should review the University’s doctrinal statement to understand our beliefs and Christian heritage, which serves as the foundation for our community.

Each applicant will be reviewed on an individual basis according to criteria established by the School of Nursing and Graduate Admissions. Applicants who present satisfactory evidence of their ability to perform at the graduate level are admitted to the DNP program. Cedarville University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability.