DNP Admission Process
All applicants must submit:
- completed Application for Graduate Study;
- official transcripts
all of academic work taken toward
the bachelor's and master's degrees in nursing (except from
the University of Kansas);
- three references from advanced practice
nurses, nursing faculty or physicians who are able to attest
to the applicant's potential ability to practice at the highest
level of advanced nursing practice and to engage in scholarly
activity and leadership roles;
- a statement of career goals and
practice interests;
- An Application Vitae, as outlined in the attached document;
- evidence of current licensure as a professional
nurse in one state;
- $60 application fee (non-refundable) in
check or money order payable to the University of Kansas School
of Nursing.
- Information about Background Checks.
The Admissions Committee of the School of Nursing will review
the materials submitted as part of the application. Specific
specialty area faculty may request an interview with a student.
Applicants to the DNP program with a nurse anesthesia specialty
should contact for information about admission to the DNP program
with the nurse anesthesia track.
Inquiries & Applications
Inquiries or requests for applications for admission should
be addressed to:
soninfo@kumc.edu
Office of Student Affairs
KU School of Nursing
Mail Stop 2029
3901 Rainbow Blvd.
Kansas City, KS 66160
913.588.1619 or TDD 888.766.3777