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Admissions Requirements for the Post-Master’s Leadership Track of the Doctor of Nursing Practice

  • Earned master in nursing in an advanced nursing practice specialty or nursing administration from a nationally accredited institution
  • Proof of unencumbered Arkansas or unencumbered Texas registered nurse license (Bowie County only)
  • Proof of unencumbered Arkansas or unencumbered Texas (Bowie County only) advanced practice nursing license (if applicable)
  • Certification as an advanced practice registered nurse (if applicable)
  • Proof of cumulative graduate nursing degree GPA of at least 3.00 (on a 4 point scale) required
  • Proof of hours of precepted (supervised) graduate clinical hours: Verification of Master’s Clinical Hours Form
  • Successful completion of TOEFL requirement within 30 days of application deadline if required
  • A personal interview is required either on campus, via telephone or Skype (During your interview you will need a copy of your CV, and you may complete an essay)
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