After exploring options and choosing a specific program, follow the steps on our University’s graduate application process:
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December 1 |
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Fall |
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GRE: Not required |
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Letters of Recommendation |
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3, from colleagues able to address both academic abilities and work-related experience |
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UCLA-Wide Graduate Admissions Requirements |
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Degree-Specific Admissions Requirements |
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The Post BS-to-DNP program is intended for RNs with baccalaureate degrees in nursing or Entry Level Masters (ELM) degrees in nursing who wish to assume advanced practice nursing roles as Nurse Practitioners at the doctoral level. (1) Graduation from a recognized college or university having an accredited baccalaureate or entry-level masters nursing program acceptable to the School of Nursing and to the Graduate Division, or graduation with a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an international institution with a nursing program acceptable to the School of Nursing and to the Graduate Division. . (2) Status as an active licensed registered nurse in the State of California is mandatory. (3) An undergraduate, graduate, or equivalent statistics course within 5 years of matriculation. (4) An undergraduate upper division, graduate, or equivalent nursing research course, taken at an accredited institution. (5) An undergraduate upper division, graduate, or equivalent physical assessment course in nursing from an accredited institution before matriculation. (6) An undergraduate, graduate, or equivalent human physiology course. Pathophysiology is not an acceptable substitute. (7) Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 for prior course coursework. For inquiries about this requirement, contact the School of Nursing Admissions Director. (8) One year of experience as an RN is strongly recommended, and two years within the specialty area of interest is preferred. (9) A resumé or curriculum vitae detailing work history, professional and volunteer activities in leadership, advocacy, teamwork, and collaboration roles that are appropriate to the advanced practice role.
(10) Three letters of recommendation attesting to professional and/or academic competence in nursing. (11) Completion of two post-BS (Nursing) to DNP essay questions. Recruitment & Admissions Office Box 951702 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1702 admissions@sonnet.ucla.edu Wed & Fri: Mark Covin (310) 825-3109 Tues & Thurs: Jeimy Gama (310) 825-0303 Mon & Tues: Nataly Ascencio (310) 267-0462 Fax: (310) 267-0330 |
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Doctor of Nursing Practice
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D.N.P. |
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00JP |
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2-137 Factor Building |
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(310) 825-3109, (310) 825-0303 |
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