Minimum Admission Requirements

All DNP Programs

1. Application Process

• Two parts:
• Web-based component … www.utmem.edu/nursing then Apply Online Now
• Paper-packet component  … Applicant collects all paper application materials, including transcripts, copies of licenses, etc., and sends all documents in one packet to …

UTHSC Office of Enrollment Services
910 Madison Avenue, Suite 525
Memphis, TN 38163

Full instructions: www.utmem.edu/nursing ... then Future Students then Application 101

2.  Degree Requirement

• For Post Bachelor’s Professional Entry for individuals holding a BSN or MSN-CNL degree in nursing from a program accredited by a national organization (NLNAC or CCNE) responsible for nursing accreditation.
• For Post MSN Advanced Practice for individuals holding a MSN degree in nursing with advanced practice credentials from a program accredited by a national organization (NLNAC or CCNE) responsible for nursing accreditation.

3. Official Transcripts

• “Official” transcripts from every college/university you have attended must be collected by you
• Official transcripts must be submitted to Enrollment Services as part of “Paper-packet component”

4. Grade Point Average

• Only applicants with cumulative GPA >3.0 based on all collegiate work or cumulative GPA > 3.2 earned during applicant’s most recently completed degree program will be considered for admission.
• GPA calculation for most recently completed degree will be based only grades earned at degree-granting institution.
• Applicants may submit additional documents to demonstrate professional scholarship and leadership abilities that could make them more competitive.

3.0 cumulative

or

3.2 on most recently completed degree

5. RN License

• Copy of currently-held, unencumbered TN RN license, or currently-held unencumbered authority-to-practice as RN via multi-state licensure compact, or RN license from another state, if all clinical work during academic program will take place in that state
• Copy of RN license to be submitted to Enrollment Services as part of “Paper-packet component”

6. Recommendation Forms (we prefer personal email addresses of references… we prefer that you do not use email addresses ending in .edu or .org) )

• Applicant must provide names and email addresses of three references
  • Example: Johnsmith@yahoo.com or janedoe@hotmail.com
• Recommendation Forms will be emailed to references when your application is submitted
• References asked to complete and submit “Recommendation Forms” online to Enrollment Services
• Two Rec Forms should be completed by faculty members  who can address your academic ability.
• One Rec Form should be completed by an employer or professional who can address your professional performance.

3

Prefer personal email addresses of references

7. Certifications

• Current Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support prior to UTHSC enrollment …
• and maintained throughout UTHSC enrollment
• Current PALS for Neonatal and Anesthesia
• Current NRP for Neonatal
• Copy of certification submitted in “Paper-packet component”

* Anesthesia & Neonatal also requires PALS

** Neonatal requires NRP

8. Laptop Required & Essential Computer Skills

• Must own a web-connected laptop
• Computer/web-based literacy skills expected

9. Professional Goals Essay

• Provide a statement describing your career goals and interest in graduate study
• Must be submitted online as part of “Web-based component” of application process

3-5 pages

(2-3 pages min.)

10. If Native Tongue not English (minimum TOEFL scores required)

• Evidence of English proficiency is mandatory part of application process
• Official minimum TOEFL Score earned within two (2) years prior to application to College of Nursing
• Official scores must be submitted as part of “Paper-packet component”
• … Three versions of TOEFL: * Paper-based Test, ** Computer-based, *** Internet/web-based

550*

213**

80***

11. Experience Requirements

• This issue is directly related to your background and the DNP option you are interested in pursuing.
• For example, if you already have an NP license (e.g., FNP) and are interested in earning a DNP in the same area (i.e., family), no prior experience is required.

Vary from
option to option;

12. Other Criteria

• On-campus interview required part of admission process
• Successful background check must be completed prior to enrollment (to be completed after acceptance)

Note

ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS FOR ALL PROGRAMS MUST BE SUBMITTED:

(1) IN TWO PARTS: ONLINE AND IN PACKET and (2) ON OR BEFORE THE APPLICATION DEADLINE.

NOTE: APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED INTERVIEW OR ADMISSION  

Full application instructions: www.utmem.edu/nursing ... then Future Students then Application 101