Salt Lake City,
UT,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice ( Masters to DNP) in Salt Lake City United States | University of Utah
University of Utah
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Salt Lake City United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,307
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
30 months
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) will soon become the mandatory qualification for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), certified nurse midwives (CNMs), and nursing leaders in healthcare settings. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) has established that by 2015, the educational requirement for advanced nursing roles will transition from a master's degree to a doctoral degree. The Institute of Medicine's 2002 Health Professions Education report outlined reforms for clinical training across healthcare fields to align with modern healthcare system needs. These guidelines emphasized that both healthcare students and professionals must cultivate expertise in five key competencies: providing patient-focused care, collaborating in multidisciplinary teams, applying evidence-based practices, prioritizing quality enhancement, and utilizing health information technology.
The DNP curriculum offers two separate pathways: 1) the Master's to DNP track, and 2) the Bachelor's to DNP (BS-DNP) program.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
An earned or in-process BS or MS in Nursing from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university that includes a CCNE or ACEN accredited nursing program.
Applicants may participate in the admissions process while completing the BS or MS in Nursing degree. If recommended for admission, the degree must be completed prior to beginning your program of study.
Applicants to the Post-MS to DNP specialty track will have a BS in Nursing and a Master's degree in Nursing OR a non-nursing field.
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale calculated by the Office of Admissions using academic records from all institutions an applicant has attended. Degrees from competency-based institutions are awarded a 3.0 GPA.
Transcripts from each college or university you have ever attended. Unofficial copies may be submitted for initial review, but official transcripts must be submitted if you are recommended for admission.
Resume
Personal Goal Statement (limit of 1-2 pages)
Three letters of recommendation, in addition to University Recommendation Form, from professional or academic references.
TOEFL : 80 or higher
IELTS : 6.5 or higher
DUOLINGO : 105 or higher
ACT English score of 18 or higher
SAT Reading score of 27 or higher
Applicants may participate in the admissions process while completing the BS or MS in Nursing degree. If recommended for admission, the degree must be completed prior to beginning your program of study.
Applicants to the Post-MS to DNP specialty track will have a BS in Nursing and a Master's degree in Nursing OR a non-nursing field.
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale calculated by the Office of Admissions using academic records from all institutions an applicant has attended. Degrees from competency-based institutions are awarded a 3.0 GPA.
Transcripts from each college or university you have ever attended. Unofficial copies may be submitted for initial review, but official transcripts must be submitted if you are recommended for admission.
Resume
Personal Goal Statement (limit of 1-2 pages)
Three letters of recommendation, in addition to University Recommendation Form, from professional or academic references.
TOEFL : 80 or higher
IELTS : 6.5 or higher
DUOLINGO : 105 or higher
ACT English score of 18 or higher
SAT Reading score of 27 or higher
Tuition
USD
18,307