We are no longer accepting applications for the Master's FNP track, but will be accepting applications for the Post-BS-DNP Program in August, 2013. This program will begin in the Fall of 2014.

Post-BS-DNP for Family Nurse Practitioner Students

In addition to the core Master's and Doctoral courses, students will complete courses in Advanced Human Physiology, Advanced Health Assessment, Family Nursing, Pharmacotherapeutics, Adult Health Care Management, Women's and Children's Health Care Management, and Issues in Advanced Nursing Practice. Graduates will be eligible to take the certification exams offered by the American Nurses' Credentialing Center and the American Academy of Nurses Practitioners.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the BS-Doctor of Nursing Practice program requires acceptance to the University for Graduate Study, as well as acceptance into the BS-DNP Program. Admission to the BD-DNP program is a competitive process, and the following required items will be considered individually as the final applicant selections are made.

BS in Nursing from a nationally accredited program
- Applicants with cumulative undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.50 (on a 4.0 scale) are given first priority: (The GRE requirement is waived for these applicants!)
- Applicants with cumulative undergraduate GPA 3.0-3.49 may be considered on an individual basis.
- Proof of successful completion of Statistics and Research within last 5 years (minimum grade of "C" required).
Current and active United States Registered Nursing (RN) license
Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
GRE - Analytical Writing (minimum 3.5/6.0)
Current CPR Certification for healthcare providers
Current resume or curriculum vitae
Three academic or professional references/letters of recommendation (This requirement is waived for SU graduates with cumulative undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.50)
A 500 to 1,000-word essay outlining why the DNP is important to the applicant, an dhow it is consistent with their academic and professional goals and objectives
Residency/Domicile Information form (for those students applying for in-state tuition)
Documents required of international students: Please consult the Center for International Education at (http://www.salisbury.edu/intled/ISS/admissions/)
Proficiency in spoken and written English with the following minimum TOEFL scores: 550 for the paper-based examination, 213 for the computer-based examination, and 80 for the Internet-based examination

All BS-DNP applicants will be interviewed by the Graduate Program Director or Department Chair or members of the Graduate Program Committee. Clinical experience is not required for the BS-DNP, but students are encouraged to work in professional nursing roles during summers and semester breaks.

Enrollment Requirements:

After acceptance into the nursing program and prior to beginning any courses students must:

Meet all Department of Nursing health requirements.
Provide evidence of current CPR certification, and evidence of current RN license in Maryland or state where you are practicing.
Provide a 2x2" passport photo for their permanent department file.

Graduate Nursing Curriculum Guides:

Master of Science in Nursing (Clinical Nurse Educator Track) - PDF

Course Offering Rotation:

Note that graduate specialty courses for each track are taught on a rotating schedule and not all courses are offered every year.
Course Offering Rotation Statement & Schedule

Application Materials for Master's:

All files are in PDF format; you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader
to read/print the files.