Doctor of Nursing Practice: D.N.P.
Prerequisites
Additionally, applicants must provide evidence of R.N. licensure and board certification(notarized copies of certification/license) in an advanced practice speciality(NP,CNS,CNM,CRNA) or experience(at least two years post-Master's) as a nurse manager/nurse executive.Board certification in management(CENP,CNML) is preferred but not required for nurse managers.
Completion of a statistics courses with a grade of "B" or better at a regionally accredited U.S. post-secondary institution within 5 years prior to the application deadline. This course MUST be completed BEFORE not during the application process.
Applicants who have not completed a statistics course must complete the School of Nursing and Health Sciences(SNHS) online WEBStats course; a "pass" in this course is required. No other non-graded or audited statistics course is acceptable. Inquiries about WEBStats can be obtained by contacting Yolanda Rainey at 617-521-2518(yolanda.rainey@simmons.edu). A basic statistics course is required in order to take several DNP courses.
Useful Documents
- Nursing Catalog 2011-2012
- Guide to Nursing Credentials and Educational Requirements (What Program am I Eligible For?)
