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Admission to the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program

The graduate curriculum of the UAMS College of Nursing leads to the Doctor of Nursing Practice. Admission to the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program is selective and competitive. Candidates are encouraged to begin the application process as soon as possible as it can take six (6) weeks or longer to complete the evaluation process.

Note: Students applying to the Nurse Anesthesia Track of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program are required to complete two applications — one through UAMS and one through NursingCAS. Further information in the section below.

Application Important Dates

Applications to the UAMS Doctor of Nursing Practice Program open on October 1. Begin the application process today.

The deadline for the Nurse Anesthesia Track of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program is November 1. The deadline for all other tracks of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program is March 1. These deadlines are students wishing to be considered for admission the following fall semester.

Interviews dates will vary by specialty.

Please see the links below to see the requirements for admission based on the program option you qualify for.

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UAMS College of Nursing
Student Services Office
4301 W. Markham, Slot 529
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205

conadmissions@uams.edu

Phone: 501-686-5224
Fax: 501-686-7591

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  • Application Timeline for the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
  • Application Process for the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
  • Frequently Asked Questions About Admission to the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
  • Admission Requirements for the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
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