Post-Baccalaureate Applicants
- Earned a baccalaureate degree in nursing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 from programs accredited by the NLN Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
- 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).
- 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.
Post-Masters DNP Applicants
- Earned a baccalaureate degree and master's degree in nursing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 from programs accredited by the NLN Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
- Documented completion of 500+ post-baccalaureate clinical hours. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.
- 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.
- One letters of reference.
- 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.