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Requirements

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  Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree from an accredited graduate institution as a registered nurse.
• Completed online application that includes:
  • BS in Nursing from an accredited institution; a GPA of 2.9 or above on a 4.0 scale for baccalaureate nursing degree and subsequent graduate work.
  • An unencumbered Georgia State RN license.
  • Verification of a basic health assessment course.
  • Verification of a statistics course.
  • AHA Certification: a current copy of ACLS or AWHONN A1 Obstetrics Patient Safety certification.
  • A pre-admission interview.
  • Comprehensive background check.
  • Student Health Requirements: Proof of physical examination within one year of application, student NP liability insurance, and health insurance, current immunizations for MMR, Chickenpox, Hepatitis B, Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis.
  • In addition to the admission requirements listed, additional admission requirements for applicants holding an MS degree will include:
    • Be a graduate of an accredited nursing master's degree program or holds a related master’s degree to nursing

CASPer

°ä´¡³§±Ê±ð°ùâ„¢, a 90-minute online situational judgment test, is optional for Fall 2025 applicants and required starting Fall 2026. This assessment complements our holistic admissions process by evaluating non-cognitive skills and key personal attributes such as ethics, empathy, cultural sensitivity, collaboration, resilience, and adaptability.

Please note that °ä´¡³§±Ê±ð°ùâ„¢ scores are valid for one admissions cycle only. Applicants who have previously taken the test must retake it for the current application cycle.

Letters of Reference

Applicants are required to submit three letters of reference directly through NursingCAS. These letters should speak to the applicant’s qualifications and potential for success in graduate study.

Recommended references include a nurse or physician mentor, an academic professor, and a current employer. If the applicant has been enrolled in a nursing program within the past five years, a letter from a program director or faculty member from that institution is required. For self-employed nurse leaders, a peer leader reference will be accepted.

All three letters must be received by NursingCAS for the application to be considered complete. Only complete applications will be reviewed.

GRE

The 91pornÔ­´´ Graduate Education in Nursing Admissions Committee does not require standardized test scores for admission. However, applicants who wish to have their GRE scores considered must have taken the exam within the past five years.

Official scores must be sent directly from ETS to NursingCAS using the GRE Institution Code 2552.

Nursing Clinical Experience

Applicants to the 91pornÔ­´´Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program must complete a minimum of 1,000 hours of direct patient care experience. Prior to beginning clinical coursework in the fall of the second year, a minimum of two years of current clinical nursing experience is required.

Applicants must also submit a résumé or curriculum vitae that includes:

• Detailed work history with employment dates listed by month and year.
• Evidence of community service.
• Examples of leadership experience and professional commitment to nursing.
• Memberships in professional nursing organizations.

Prerequisites

Advanced Placement and Transfers

All courses and academic activities are required. There is no provision for  part-time participation, advanced placement or transfer of academic credit at this time.

Gap Analysis Procedure 

The APRN Consensus Model mandates that all advanced practice nursing students complete advanced coursework in pathophysiology across the lifespan, health assessment, and pharmacology, known as the APRN Core.

For post-graduate certificate programs, the required number of credits and direct care clinical hours are determined through a gap analysis. This analysis includes, but is not limited to, the following steps:

1. Review of transcripts, course syllabi, and clinical experiences from the applicant’s Master's degree program in their initial NP population.

2. Evaluation of completed courses to assess comparability to the courses required for admission to the post-graduate certificate program.

During the admissions process, the Chair of Nursing will review the applicant’s transcripts, syllabi, clinical hours, and experiences submitted for consideration. The review will assess their alignment with the Graduate Program's requirements and relevant national population competencies.

Courses may be waived if the applicant's transcript shows that the required NP course or its equivalent has already been successfully completed. The decision to waive coursework will follow the completion of the gap analysis.

After the gap analysis, a tailored matriculation program of study will be created for the applicant. The Chair of Nursing Programs and lead faculty will then make a recommendation for admission or declination. Finally, the recommendation will be submitted to the Admissions Committee for final approval.

Prerequisite Coursework

Verification of a basic health assessment course is required. Verification of a statistics course is required. As you will be in clinical setting AHA Certification: a current copy of BLS or AWHONN A1 Obstetrics Patient Safety certification is required.

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Admissions Process

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