East Lansing,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice in East Lansing United States | Michigan State University
Michigan State University
|
East Lansing United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,663
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program for post-BSN students equips advanced practice nurses with the skills for top-level clinical, organizational, and system leadership. This curriculum trains practitioners to create, execute, and assess high-quality, cost-efficient healthcare solutions for diverse communities, particularly vulnerable and underserved populations. Graduates will advocate for healthcare policy reforms and operational improvements by leveraging evidence-based research and technological advancements to shape nursing practices. Those who obtain a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and community partners to deliver lasting healthcare results.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
All Official Transcripts. TOEFL PBT - 550. TOEFL IBT - 80. IELTS - 6.5.
To be considered for admission to the Post Master's DNP program, and applicant must:
Submit a university application for admission and a curriculum vita or resume.
Complete a Master of Science of Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Possess a current unrestricted license to practice nursing as a registered nurse in the applicant's state or country. For those applicants practicing in Michigan, a current registered nurse Michigan license is required. Applicants who hold registered nurse licensure from other states or countries and who are in the Nurse Practitioner and Anesthesia concentrations may be admitted provisionally with the requirement that a United States and Michigan registered nurse license must be obtained prior to progression.
Possess current certification from a U.S. National Certifying Board as an NP, CRNA, CNS or CNM .
A minimum grade-point average of 3.0 (4.0) scale for total credits completed during the master's program.
Complete a 3-credit undergraduate statistics course with a grade of 2.0 (4.0 scale) or better within the last five years or complete a 3-credit graduate statistics course with a grade of 3.0 (4.0 scale) or better in the last 5 years.
Submit a written essay that addresses the applicant's career goals and motivations for doctoral study.
Submit three letters of recommendation. The reference letters must be from a source that has direct knowledge of the applicant's work and educational experience specifying the applicant's ability to do doctoral work.
Complete an admission interview with the College of Nursing faculty. Recommendations for admission are made by the faculty committee to the Dean of the College based on requirements for admission and the personal interview.
If the applicant's native language is not English, the applicant must complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum average score of 550, no subscore below 52 on the paper-based test (PBT). If the applicant completes the Internet-based test (iBT), no subscore below 19 for reading, listening, and speaking, no writing subscore below 22 and a minimum average score of 80. Applicants should have all test scores sent from the testing agency directly to Michigan State University Office of Admissions.
To be considered for admission to the Post Master's DNP program, and applicant must:
Submit a university application for admission and a curriculum vita or resume.
Complete a Master of Science of Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Possess a current unrestricted license to practice nursing as a registered nurse in the applicant's state or country. For those applicants practicing in Michigan, a current registered nurse Michigan license is required. Applicants who hold registered nurse licensure from other states or countries and who are in the Nurse Practitioner and Anesthesia concentrations may be admitted provisionally with the requirement that a United States and Michigan registered nurse license must be obtained prior to progression.
Possess current certification from a U.S. National Certifying Board as an NP, CRNA, CNS or CNM .
A minimum grade-point average of 3.0 (4.0) scale for total credits completed during the master's program.
Complete a 3-credit undergraduate statistics course with a grade of 2.0 (4.0 scale) or better within the last five years or complete a 3-credit graduate statistics course with a grade of 3.0 (4.0 scale) or better in the last 5 years.
Submit a written essay that addresses the applicant's career goals and motivations for doctoral study.
Submit three letters of recommendation. The reference letters must be from a source that has direct knowledge of the applicant's work and educational experience specifying the applicant's ability to do doctoral work.
Complete an admission interview with the College of Nursing faculty. Recommendations for admission are made by the faculty committee to the Dean of the College based on requirements for admission and the personal interview.
If the applicant's native language is not English, the applicant must complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum average score of 550, no subscore below 52 on the paper-based test (PBT). If the applicant completes the Internet-based test (iBT), no subscore below 19 for reading, listening, and speaking, no writing subscore below 22 and a minimum average score of 80. Applicants should have all test scores sent from the testing agency directly to Michigan State University Office of Admissions.
Tuition
USD
30,663