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Doctor of Nursing Practice Program (DrNP): Latest DrNP News!

09/01/07
BSN-to-DrNP Early Assurance Program for Drexel Nursing Students

Doctor of Nursing Practice Program (DrNP): BSN-DrNP Program

Drexel has started a BSN-to-DrNP Program effective Fall 2006. The BSN-to-DrNP program requires a minimum of 90 quarter credit hours. Admitted students must first complete 30 quarter hours in the MSN Program with a minimum GPA of 3.25 and then they can matriculate into the DrNP program. I have detailed the admission requirements below. All the admissions requirements on our website apply with the following changes:

NOTE: If you are a current Drexel undergraduate nursing student you may qualify for the BSN-to-DrNP Program under our new Early Assurance Program – see details at the bottom of this web page. http://www.drexel.edu/cnhp/drnp_program/bsn-drnp.asp

BSN-to-DrNP Early Assurance Program
for Drexel Nursing Students:

This exciting program allows qualified nursing students enrolled in Drexel’s BSN Co-op, BSN ACE and RN/BSN programs to receive early admission into the doctor of nursing practice program (DrNP). It is likely that students who enroll directly post-BSN will skip the Master’s degree (this is a new trend in nursing - to skip the MSN) and go directly for the doctorate – although it is definitely possible to complete the Master’s degree along the way to the doctorate if the student desires this.

This program starts Fall 2007. For information please contact the Director of Doctoral Nursing Programs – Dr. H. Michael Dreher hd26@drexel.edu.

The Program Coordinator for the DrNP Program
is Anna Pohuly: 215-762-2651 or ap469@drexel.edu.

Please go to the Drexel DrNP website for more program details: http://www.drexel.edu/cnhp/drnp_program/about.asp

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*Criteria*	Doctor of Nursing Practice (DrNP)
*Admission*	Students may qualify to apply: ACE: After 3rd quarter Co-op: After the 3rd Year (4 year program) or 4th Year (5 year program) RN/BSN: After 75% of RN/BSN coursework is completed
*GPA*	ACE: Top 10% class ranking could qualify with combined GRE 1000; top 15% combined GRE 1100 Co-op: Top 10% class ranking could qualify with combined GRE 1000; top 15% combined GRE 1100 RN/BSN – GPA of 3.5 or higher and combined GRE 1000 *rankings can be obtained from undergraduate nursing advisors
*GRE’s*	Required – see above
*Curriculum Vitae or Resume*	Required
*Personal statement*	A 2-3 page written statement on: A) why you want to pursue the Drexel Doctor of Nursing Practice Program; B) what clinical nursing phenomena are you most interested in; and C) why you have selected the specific track (Educator, Practitioner, Clinical Executive or Clinical Scientist). You *do not* have to do the other essay on the online application. An additional writing sample is required – preferably a previously graded writing assignment.
*Interview*	Finalists will be invited for an on campus interview
*References*	Three recommendations: two from previous nursing faculty and one employer attesting to your potential to pursue doctoral study
*RN License*	Students must graduate with a BSN and pass NCLEX prior to matriculation in the doctoral program
*Work Experience*	It is anticipated that the student will gain work experience during matriculation in the DrNP program and by the time the degree is completed, adequate clinical competency will be established.
*Other Items*	An undergraduate statistics course is required. The Drexel Online application for the DrNP program must be completed.