DNP Admissions
The AGPCNP and FNP DNP Programs at ECU College of Nursing admit post-licensure registered nurses who have earned a BSN, as well as nurses who have earned post-master’s degrees in nursing leadership and all the nationally-recognized advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) roles.
The post-doctoral option admits professional nurses with either an earned DNP or PhD in nursing who are seeking certification in either the AGPCNP or FNP role.
The deadline for application to the AGPCNP and FNP program or the post-doctoral certification program is January 10th each year. Students will begin coursework in the fall semester in the year of admission.
Application criteria includes:
- An unencumbered license from North Carolina (or a compact state) to practice as a registered nurse
- A BSN, MSN, DNP, or PhD
- A GPA of 3.2 or greater on a 4.0 scale
- A completed and approved application to the ECU Graduate School
- Basic computer competency with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and other components, development and use of databases, patient information systems, statistical software, and excellent command of internet search strategies
- Though not required, a graduate level inferential statistics course within the past 5 years is strongly recommended.