 Doctor of Nursing Practice Admission RequirementsThank you for taking time to visit our web site! If you are interested in applying to the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, we encourage you to take a few moments to carefully review the admissions requirements and application process.
If you are interested in learning more about the DNP program and the College of Graduate Nursing, use the Program Information link.
The DNP program is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
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The application deadline for the class entering falll of each matriculating year is May 1st.
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Prerequisites
- Earned Master s degree in nursing from an accredited MSN program
- Active RN License
- Graduate course work in:
- Biostatistics, Epidemiology (may be undergraduate),
- Nursing Theory and Nursing Research
The College of Graduate Nursing (CGN) offers all graduate course work prerequisites. Please contact Mitzi McKay at 909-469-5255 for more information.
Approval of prerequisite courses will be based on transcript evaluation. Additional documentation (course syllabus, course description and/or any other documentation of the course in question) may be requested.
Computer Requirements
Access to a personal computer that meets or exceeds the following minimum system requirements:
- PC System Minimum of 2 GHz processor (CPU) or equivalent with Windows XP Home or better (3.2 GHz CPU or better with Windows XP Professional is optimal)
- Minimum of 512 MB RAM
- 15" or larger CRT or Flat Panel Monitor with video display card capable of displaying (at a minimum) 65,000 colors, 800x600 resolution, 75 MHz flicker-free refresh rate
- 10 GB or more of free hard disk space (20 GB or more recommended)
- 16X combo CD/DVD drive (24X or faster highly recommended; combo CD/DVD player/burner for backups recommended)
- Newest version of Microsoft Internet Explorer browser
- Microsoft Office 2007 Standard Suite or higher with Word, Excel and PowerPoint (Microsoft Works is NOT acceptable)
- Newest version of Virus Protection program with subscription that supports automatic weekly updates (such as McAfee Virus Scan or Norton AntiVirus)
- Newest version of Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express
- Newest version of RealPlayer and/or Windows Media Player plug-in (to download, visit our Plug Ins page)
- Newest version of Adobe Acrobat plug-in
- 24 bit Sound Card and speakers
- Dedicated Internet Connection and Internet Service Provider (Absolute minimum: DSL, wireless, or cable modem broadband, with router-based firewall protection. A 56 kbps or higher modem with dedicated telephone line can be used for online courses access if absolutely necessary, but will be inadequate for most supporting study materials).
- Printer
Please note that these items are the MINIMUM requirements. If you plan to purchase a new system for this program, we recommend that you contact the College of Graduate Nursing first.
Health Insurance
All students must be covered by health insurance throughout the program. Proof of health insurance must be provided at the time of registration annually. | 
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