Doctor of Nursing Practice

It is the policy of the graduate program of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Union University that all students applying for admissions meet the criteria as stated below:

1. Have an unencumbered Tennessee or compact state RN licensure at the time of the application deadline.
2. Completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, from an ACEN or CCNE accredited, and state approved nursing program
   1. The College of Nursing and Health Sciences BSN to DNP-NP program does not accept/transfer credits from courses taken on a pass/fail basis. All courses completed from other institutions prior to admission must adhere to the numerical GPA scale to meet the admission requirements.
   2. Applicants that have a prior degree from an institution that has a grading system of Pass/Fail will be reviewed on an individual basis by the program chair for possible acceptance.
3. Last 60 hours GPA 3.0
4. Cumulative science GPA (Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2, statistics) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale preferred
5. Completion of the Nursing CAS application process, and other supplemental applications, which will include:
   1. 3 references (1 professional colleague, 1 professor, 1 supervisor)
   2. Personal Statement
   3. Official transcript(s) from all post-secondary institutions
   4. Statement of past clinical and/or work experiences, scholarly activities, and community service that supports future goals in obtaining a practice doctorate
6. Union University College of Nursing application with $50 application fee
7. If you are not a U.S. citizen, an international application must be completed and submitted with the Union University graduate supplemental application.
   1. All international transcripts must be evaluated by an accredited evaluating agency found at the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services' website: naces.org
   2. All international students must hold a permanent residence visa for acceptance to the BSN to DNP-NP program.
8. Interviews will be conducted at the discretion of the chair of the NP program.

Nursing Admisssions, nursingadmissions@uu.edu, 731-661-5028, Fax: 731-661-5504

1. Application: All non-traditional nursing students must complete the NursingCAS application. After submitting your application in NursingCAS, you'll receive an email within 24 hours containing instructions to access your Union Enrollment Status Page. This page will have a link to the Supplemental Application and will provide updates throughout the enrollment process. It is important to submit your NursingCAS application at least 3–4 days before the deadline to ensure you have ample time to complete and submit your Supplemental Application on time. Incomplete and unverified applications received after the deadline will not be reviewed. If you should have questions about your NursingCAS application please feel free to contact them: (Phone: 617-612-2880 Email: nursingcasinfo@nursingcas.org)
   
   • *We strongly recommend checking your personal application page on the NursingCAS application portal to monitor the successful transmission of your transcripts and recommendations. Our admissions staff will also be working with you to ensure application completion.
2. Read and sign the Community Values Statement and Standards of Admissions. Both signed pages must be received by the College of Nursing Admissions. (part of Supplemental Application)
3. Application Fee: The Union University application fee is $50 and is non-refundable. You will be prompted to pay this fee after filling out the Supplemental Application. The NursingCAS application fee is $80 and is non-refundable. You have the option to pay online via the NursingCAS website.
4. Transcripts: Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions must be submitted directly through NursingCAS. Please do not send transcripts for non-traditional nursing programs to Undergraduate Admissions. Transcripts may be sent to NursingCAS electronically or in a sealed envelope from all previous academic institutions attended. Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions must be sent to:
   • NursingCAS
     P.O. Box 9201
     Watertown, MA 02471
5. Letters of Recommendation: Three letters of professional/academic reference specifying the applicant's capabilities for graduate study to include one letter of reference from the current supervisor. Letter of Recommendation forms are a part of the NursingCAS Application.
6. Personal Statement: Please provide a statement of professional goals. Topics to be included are:
   • Your reasons for pursuing NAT, NP, EL, or PM DNP.
   • How you plan to use the DNP degree to transform your future practice and the profession
   • For PM DNP: A problem statement reflective of an issue in your practice you have identified as an opportunity for a practice inquiry project.
   • How you have prepared for success in this program
7. Please provide proof of the items below by uploading to NursingCAS:
   • Proof of BSN or MSN degree completion, if applicable.
   • Proof of current RN Licensure.
   • Proof of Undergraduate Statistics.
   • Submission of Curriculum Vitae.
8. Incomplete applications will not be considered for admission. All application documents must be received prior to the application deadlines. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
9. If you are not a U.S. citizen, an international application must be completed and submitted with the BSN application. All international transcripts must be evaluated by an accredited evaluating agency found at the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services' website: naces.org
10. Applicants from a country where the native language is not English may be required to show proof of English proficiency with scores no lower than 105 on the DuoLingo English Proficiency test. In addition, students must provide WES evaluations of transcripts.
11. Applications which are incomplete by the application deadlines will be considered ineligible for admission.

• FNP graduates are eligible to sit for the Family Nurse Practitioner Certification exams administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
• The Psychiatric Mental health graduates are eligible to sit for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner exam administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.