Post-Baccalaureate Applicants

  • Earned Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited program or school, with a grade point average of 3.2 or higher from a degree program accredited by the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
  • Submission of a Statement of Purpose for seeking a DNP degree from The Catholic University of America.
  • Curriculum vitae or resume.
  • Copy of unencumbered RN license.
  • Two letters of reference (one from a former dean or academic adviser and one from current or former employer)
  • Publications (if applicable)
  • Meets the Conway School of Nursing's Health-Related Behavioral Standards for clinical programs.

Post-Masters DNP Applicants

  • Earned Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited program or school, with a grade point average of 3.2 or higher from a degree program accredited by the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
  • Submission of a Statement of Purpose for seeking a DNP degree from The Catholic University of America.
  • Curriculum vitae or resume.
  • Copy of unencumbered RN license and advanced practice license, if applicable.
  • Submission of board certification of advanced practice specialty.
  • Two letters of reference (one from a former dean or academic adviser and one from current or former employer).
  • Publications (if applicable).
  • Meets the Conway School of Nursing's Health-Related Behavioral Standards for clinical programs.

All students admitted to the program are required to submit a Graduate Health Form indicating they are able to participate in clinical practice.