Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - William Paterson University

Section III - Checklist
1.The DNP requires a master’s degree accredited by CCNE or NLNAC with a major in nursing (advanced clinical
practice or nursing administration/management) with a GPA of at least a 3.3 out of 4.0 scale.
List in chronological order all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended:
Name of College or University City, State, and Country Dates Attended Degree/Program
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For Advanced Practice Nurses:
2. A National NP or CNS certificate is required for admission.
Do you have a current National NP or CNS certificate? ❏ No ❏ Yes (if yes, please attach a copy)
Submit verification of the number of supervised clinical hours from the director of the MSN program. Please attach verification.
3. A current unencumbered NJ registered nurse license to practice professional nursing is required.
Do you have a current unencumbered registered nurse license in New Jersey? ❏ No ❏ Yes (If yes, please attach a copy)
4. A curriculum vitae or resume is required for admission into the doctor of nursing practice program.
Have you submitted one? ❏ No ❏ Yes
5. Three letters of recommendation are required for admission into the DNP. Recommendations must attest to the applicant’s
academic ability and potential, including one from a professional colleague.
Have you submitted these? ❏ No ❏ Yes
Please indicate names and contact information: _________________________________________________________________
6. The DNP requires an essay. Have you submitted one? ❏ No ❏ Yes
7. The DNP requires at least one year’s experience as a registered nurse.
Have you worked at least one year as a registered nurse? ❏ No ❏ Yes (If yes, please make sure this experience is included
on your resume)
8. The DNP requires official GRE or MAT scores (taken within the last five years).
Have you submitted these test scores? ❏ No ❏ Yes
Note: All applicants being considered for admission will be interviewed and are requested to bring a copy of a formal
paper/publication/manuscript. Interviews will be scheduled when application is complete.
Section IV
I understand that this application is subject to the policies outlined in the William Paterson University graduate catalog.
I also state that the answers I have given to the questions in this application are complete and true. Should any of this
information be fraudulent, it may be cause for academic dismissal and/or will void this application.
Applicant’s signature ________________________________________________________
Date ______________________
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