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Application Requirements

As you begin your health profession journey at WesternU, we are here to provide you guidance and direction from prospective student to applicant to student to Emergency Nurse Practitioner. We are here to serve you from day one, step one.

  • Application Process

    Step 1: Authorization For Out-Of-State Students

    State and federal laws require that colleges and universities obtain authorization to offer online degree programs in any state where their students reside. If you are an applicant from outside California, please confirm we have authorization in your state.

    Step 2: Prerequisites And Application Requirements

    The first step in the admissions process is to ensure you are on track to complete both the course prerequisites and application requirements in time to apply for your preferred year of entry.

    Step 3: Preparing And Submitting Your Application

    The apply now page will provide you with step-by-step instructions as well as an application checklist. There are a number of supporting materials that make up your completed application and it is essential that you print and carefully follow the checklist to ensure that you properly submit these pieces by the deadline.

  • Application Requirements
    ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE OF MAY 1ST
    • Official transcript reflecting graduate degree in nursing (MSN or DNP) from an accredited nursing program
      • All official transcripts from other schools attended are due upon acceptance
      • All coursework taken from non-U.S. institutions (including Canada) must be submitted to an approved service for evaluation
    • Verification of Registered Nurse (RN) licensure (license must be active and unencumbered in the state where practice hours will be completed)
    • Verification of an active family nurse practitioner national certification by the ANCC or AANP
    • Completed application
    • One reference form (faculty and employers within past two years). Reference forms are waived for CGN alumni.
    • Curriculum Vitae/Résumé
    • Application Fee
    • Phone interview (for selected applicants)