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DNP Application Information

 

The application deadline for the January 2013 Class is September 1, 2012.

 

Application Procedure and Requirements

1. Admission to the program is accomplished in two steps: Admission to the UTC Graduate School and admission to the DNP Program.

 

2. Applicants to the DNP must meet the general UTC Graduate School requirements of graduation from a regionally accredited college or university.


3. Official transcripts from all schools attended, both undergraduate and graduate, must be sent directly to the UTC School of Nursing.


4. Applicants holding the MSN degree must present a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0-point scale from their highest degree earned or they may present an acceptable MAT or GRE score for consideration if their GPA is below 3.0.


5. A non-refundable application fee, a resume and a completed DNP application, along with three letters of reference, must be sent to the UTC School of Nursing. Must be completed by an advanced practice nurse or physician colleague. If you wish, you may have one recommendation from a faculty member.


6. Applicants will participate in an interview process with the DNP Admissions Committee.  The interview process will include a technology assessment to evaluate the applicant's technology skill level.  The School of Nursing DNP Admissions Committee will make a decision for acceptance into the program based upon the overall potential for the applicant’s success in the program.


7. Applicants must provide evidence of current RN licensure.


8. For applicants holding the MSN degree, evidence of certification in an advanced practice specialty must be provided.

 

Applications

 

   

Graduate School Application

 

MSN-DNP Application

 

 

DNP Curriculum Information

 

DNP Translational Project Information

 

Direct and Indirect Practice Roles

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

DNP Home

 

 

Questions?  Contact Us!

Joanie Jackson, DNP Coordinator University of Tennessee at Chattanooga School of Nursing                               615 McCallie Avenue, Department 1051 Chattanooga, Tennessee 37403       Phone: (423) 425-2131                        Fax: (423) 425-4668                         Email: Joanie-Jackson@utc.edu

 

Sarah Blackburn, Graduate Program Coordinator University of Tennessee at Chattanooga         School of Nursing                                             615 McCallie Avenue, Department 1051  Chattanooga, Tennessee 37403                       Phone: (423) 425-4750                                  Fax: (423) 425-4668                                           Email: Sarah-Blackburn@utc.edu