The University of Saint Joseph’s highly regarded Nursing program offers a rigorous academic curriculum combined with clinical, real-world experience. Our Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) program will prepare you for professional advancement and leadership roles in managing the clinical care of patients, improving health care systems and clinical education. The University of Saint Joseph’s Nursing programs are well respected in the local and global health care communities.

The DNP program will prepare graduates for leadership roles in the clinical practice setting and the community.  Utilizing an evidence-based practice approach graduates will be able to evaluate how organizational, financial and policy decisions affect the cost, quality and accessibility of health care.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

• Submit an application, available at www.usj.edu/grad-application; Include:
• $50 non-refundable application fee
• Official sealed Master’s (MSN) transcript from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.2.
• GRE scores of 1000+ (An MSN with a G.P.A. greater than 3.5 does not require the GRE
• Three letters of recommendation
• Personal essay:  Describe your clinical interests and why you want to pursue your Doctorate in Nursing Practice.
• Immunization records
• Nursing supplemental health form
• Copy of valid nursing license (State of Connecticut nursing license required by program completion)
• Certified background check
• Portfolio of previous clinical experience; evidenced through transcripts or a letter signed by the previous school’s Program Director
• Non-native English speakers require a paper TOEFL score of 550 or better (please see Graduate Student Handbook for additional test types and related scoring)