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Cedarville University transforms lives through excellent education and intentional discipleship in submission to biblical authority.

BSN to DNP

  • Application requirements - We encourage you to apply early for admission to Cedarville. As the applicant, you are responsible for gathering and submitting all the necessary materials required to have your application reviewed.
    • Have a profession of faith in Jesus Christ.
    • Have earned a BSN undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale. Applicants with GPA <3.0 (2.50 – 2.99) may apply and be considered for admission. A petition outlining evidence of capacity for academic success should be submitted along with the application. The petition will not be reviewed until an application is completed.
    • Official transcripts of a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited program.  Transcripts must show completion evidence of college nursing research and statistics course. Acceptance into the program as well as ability to enroll is contingent upon receipts of documentation acknowledging successful completion (> C-) of undergraduate nursing research and undergraduate statistics course prior to the enrollment date.
    • Evidence of active, unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse in the United States.
    • Submission of two academic or professional letters of recommendations (faculty members or work supervisor) speaking to the applicant’s potential for success in graduate education. Submission of one Christian leader letter of recommendation. Recommendations from personal friends or family members will not be accepted. 
    • Completion of two essay questions (250-word max per question) will be evaluated based on overall content and writing competence.
    • RN work experience - Resume - in a PDF or Word document format.
    • Interview with SON Graduate Admission, Progression, Retention Committee.

MSN to DNP

  • Application requirements - We encourage you to apply early for admission to Cedarville. As the applicant, you are responsible for gathering and submitting all the necessary materials required to have your application reviewed.
    • Have a profession of faith in Jesus Christ.
    • Have earned a master’s degree in nursing grade point average of 3.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale. Applicants with GPA <3.0 (2.50 – 2.99) may apply and be considered for admission. A petition outlining evidence of capacity for academic success should be submitted along with the application. The petition will not be reviewed until an application is completed.
    • Official transcripts of a baccalaureate and master’s degree in nursing from an accredited program. Transcripts must show completion evidence of college nursing research and statistics course. Acceptance into the program as well as ability to enroll is contingent upon receipts of documentation acknowledging successful completion (> C-) of undergraduate nursing research and undergraduate statistics course prior to the enrollment date.
    • Evidence of active, unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse in the United States.
    • Submission of two academic or professional letters of recommendations (faculty members or work supervisor) speaking to the applicant’s potential for success in graduate education. Submission of one Christian leader letter of recommendation. Recommendations from personal friends or family members will not be accepted. 
    • Completion of two essay questions (250-word max per question) will be evaluated based on overall content and writing competence.
    • RN work experience - Resume - in a PDF or Word document format.
    • Interview with SON Graduate Admission, Progression, Retention Committee.

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DNP Prerequisite Courses

What prerequisite courses are required for incoming DNP students?

  • Nursing Statistics
  • Nursing Research

The NP Program prefers that upper-level statistics and nursing research prerequisites be taken in a traditional semester-long course, either in an in-person or online format but will accept alternative non-traditional learning options that offer online college-level courses for credit.

Most Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs have a statistics and research courses built into the their curriculum. However there are some programs that do not. If you are unsure ask for a preliminary review of your unofficial transcripts by sending them to gradadmissions@cedarville.edu and we can check for you.

How do I satisfy the prerequisites?

You can start the DNP program at Cedarville University without prerequisites; however, you will need to complete undergraduate or post baccalaureate coursework in nursing statistics and nursing research before taking certain classes in the DNP program that require the prerequisite. Check with you program advisor to ensure selected coursework will transfer to satisfy the prerequisite.

Affirmations

Applicants must also affirm their commitment to the Cedarville Covenant and agree to abide by the graduate student handbook. Applicants should review the University’s doctrinal statement to understand our beliefs and Christian heritage, which serves as the foundation for our community.

Each applicant will be reviewed on an individual basis according to criteria established by the School of Nursing and Graduate Admissions. Applicants who present satisfactory evidence of their ability to perform at the graduate level are admitted to the DNP program. Cedarville University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability.