BSN to DNP

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing from an accredited university or college nursing program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• Current licensure in the State of Florida as a registered nurse.
• A cumulative 3.0 GPA in the baccalaureate program is required.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Two letters of recommendation from academic and professional references in which one of whom holds a doctorate.
• Statement of the applicant's goals for the DNP degree of no more than 500 words.
• An interview will be required.

*Annual state/federal criminal background checks are required for all admitted students. A drug screen may be required. All costs for these requirements are the responsibility of the student.

We will begin accepting applications for summer 2025 admission on September 15, 2024 and the deadline is February 1, 2025.*

*This is a hard deadline so we will not accept any late or incomplete applications.

Complete a Florida Atlantic University Graduate Application. Please make sure to select Summer as your entry date, as we do not admit in Fall or Spring. Students may apply for only one of three concentrations;

1. Family Nurse Practitioner
2. Adult / Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
3. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

1. Boca Raton
2. Davie
3. Harbor Branch

** Please note students are not allowed to attend courses on other campuses. You will have to attend courses on the campus that you are admitted to. You will not be able to change campuses unless there is space available and it has been approved by the Admission, Progression and Retention Subcommittee (APR).

*Application Deadline for Summer 2025 admission is February 1, 2024.

• All final conferred transcripts from previous colleges and universities.
• Statement of the applicant's goals for the DNP degree of no more than 500 words.
• Two letters of recommendation from academic and professional references in which one of whom holds a doctorate.
• Current licensure in the State of Florida as a registered nurse.
• Curriculum vitae (Required Format for CV).

*You will request two letters of reference electronically via the application. Therefore, be prepared with reference names and current e-mail addresses. We are unable to accept letters older than 6 months from the date of application.

Information Sessions  

• Thursday, November 14, 2024     4:00PM-5:00PM     Click this  LINK    
• Tuesday, December 3, 2024        4:00PM- 5:00PM    Click this  LINK    
• Thursday, January 09, 2025        4:00PM -5:00PM    Click this  LINK 

Click Here to Sign Up for An Information Session 

*Cost per credit and total cost are calculated using tuition per credit and associated fees for the current academic year. It does not include course materials, textbook expenses, and other potential expenses related to individual courses.

Does the DNP program require the GRE?
No, the DNP program does not require the GRE.

Is there an all on-line option for the DNP program?
No, the curriculum is hybrid, a mixture of on-line and in person courses.

Can students find their own clinical sites / preceptors?
No, we will find a clinical site and preceptor for you, however please note that all of our clinical sites are located in South Florida only (Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties). Due to all of the legalities involved we do not allow students to find their own clinical site.

Can DNP students work full time while enrolled in this program?
We strongly advise students NOT to attempt to work full time during the DNP program, and especially not once the clinical hours component begins in the 6th semester.

Can a student change their concentration choice?
No, once you have chosen a concentration you are not allowed to switch.