To be considered for admission to the D.N.P. Completion Program, candidates must have:

1. A baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university
2. A master's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university
3. A minimum graduate QPA of 3.25
4. Certification as an advanced practice nurse in a specialty area, such as nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, midwife or nurse anesthetist
5. At least one year of working experience as an RN