Students may enroll at either Eastern Mennonite University or Goshen College; their diploma will reflect that choice.
Admission Criteria and Application Process
- Earned a Master of Science in Nursing from a CCNE- or NLNAC-accredited program with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher
- Provide documentation of post-baccalaureate supervised practice hours from an accredited MSN program. If there are fewer than 400 supervised practice hours, the DNP program will be tailored to achieve the required 1,000 hours of post-baccalaureate supervised practice.
- Evidence of an unencumbered RN license in the state of practice
- Evidence of currency in nursing practice
- Interview with program co-directors via video conference
Application process
- DNP application online, in which you will enter your reference information and a personal essay of 500 words or less that explains the applicant’s career goals related to pursuing the clinical doctorate. The essay addresses the applicant’s current thoughts on their preferred focus for the evidenced-based scholarly project.
- Current resume or curriculum vitae
Residency Requirements
A required residency will be held each year in September or October.