Graduate admissions

These admission requirements apply to the following degrees:

Nursing – Generalist, Master of Science

Nursing – Generalist, Master of Science (Personalized Learning)

Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner, Master of Science

Requirements:

• Apply to the Graduate College of the university
• Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited program; or an associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited program with a baccalaureate degree in another field.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in all nursing coursework of the baccalaureate program or the associate’s degree in nursing program. If the applicant’s GPA is below 3.0 , we recommend taking two graduate nursing courses. If the applicant’s grades are “B” or better, they could then apply to the graduate program.
• RN licensure:
  • Generalist, Master of Science in Nursing students: A current RN license, in good standing. Graduate students living in Arizona during their enrollment at Northern Arizona University must have an RN license to practice nursing in Arizona.
  • Family Nurse Practitioner, Master of Science students: A current RN license, in good standing, to practice as a registered nurse in Arizona or eligibility to obtain an Arizona license, or meet the regulations of the Arizona Board of Nursing regarding multi-state licensure.
• Completion of an undergraduate introduction to statistics course from a college or university with a grade of “C” or better, or a “pass”. Another option is completion of a graduate course in statistics, passed with a grade of “B” or better, and completed prior to enrollment in NUR 530 (EBP).
• Completion of an undergraduate course in nursing research with a grade of “B” or better.
• For applicants with an associate’s degree in nursing and a baccalaureate degree in another field, completion of undergraduate public health nursing (theory and clinical) course(s) passed with a grade of “B” or better is required.
• A comprehensive statement about your experiences, interests, and goals.
• If applying to the Family Nurse Practitioner, Master of Science track, we recommend 3-5 years of general nursing practice before applying. However, students may begin their core courses sooner and will be considered on an individual basis.
• A structured interview with School of Nursing faculty may be required.

• Apply to the Graduate College of the university
• Master’s degree in nursing form an accredited program
• A minimum of a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in all nursing coursework for the master’s in nursing program
• RN licensure: a current RN license, in good standing, to practice as a registered nurse in Arizona or eligibility to obtain an Arizona license, or meet the Arizona Board of Nursing regulations regarding multi-state licensure
• recommendation from three professional persons knowledgeable about your potential to work effectively in advanced professional and scholarly roles
• a comprehensive statement about your experiences, interests, and goals
• a structured interview with faculty may be required

To learn more, please visit the Post-Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner, Graduate Certificate degree page.

Clinical Nurse Specialist Prescribing

• Apply to the Graduate College of the university

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is designed for nurses holding a master’s degree (MS) to obtain a doctorate degree in nursing. The DNP builds on master’s education to provide expanded unique knowledge and expertise. These graduates will have a broader capability to provide high-quality health care in a complex and increasingly strapped health care system. The DNP is an online clinical doctorate with emphasis on enhancing leadership expertise in rural and underserved populations.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in nursing from a regionally accredited university and a nationally accredited nursing program. If the institution and the program are outside of the U.S., equivalent accreditation standards must be met.
• Accepted students will be required to provide an official letter directly from the degree issuing institution with the actual total number of clinical hours completed.
• Minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale is 4.0=A) in all nursing coursework of your master’s degree program.
• Current RN license in good standing to practice as a registered nurse.
  Recommendation from three professional persons knowledgeable about the applicant’s potential to work effectively in advanced professional and scholarly roles.
• A comprehensive statement about your experiences, interests, and goals in your personal and professional life that make you a good fit for this degree.
• Structured interview with faculty may be required.