ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The Doctor of Nursing Practice Program will consider applicants who:

• Submit a completed Graduate Admissions Application form and nonrefundable fee of U.S. $50. Fee waived for St. Scholastica Master of Arts in Nursing graduates applying to the Post-Master's Certificate Program.
• Have earned a master's degree from a CCNE or NLN accredited program prior to the program start.
• Submit all official transcripts of baccalaureate and graduate coursework.
• Have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Submit a complete Graduate Nursing Essay.
• Submit three Graduate Recommendation forms; such as one from a current nursing employer, a nursing colleague, and a nursing instructor. Applicants who have been out of school for more than three years can submit another professional recommendation in lieu of the nursing instructor.
• Submit a resume or curriculum vitae.
• Submit a copy of current certification
• Submit evidence of the number of clinical hours completed from a Master's Program.
• Preferably have one to three years experience as a registered nurse.
• Interview with faculty.

Note: Meeting minimal entrance requirements does not necessarily guarantee admission. Exceptions to minimum criteria may be made at the discretion of the admissions committee.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS UPON ACCEPTANCE

Upon acceptance into the Doctor of Nursing Program, students will need to:

• Annually submit proof of coverage by professional liability insurance ($1 million for each occurrence).
• Meet specific health requirements of the School of Nursing:
  • Physical examination by a licensed healthcare provider.
  • Annual Mantoux test or chest x-ray.
  • Annually pass a state-mandated criminal background check for all Minnesota nursing students prior to first day of classes.
  • Submit a copy of current nursing license (to be current and on file at all times).
  • Submit a copy of current CPR certification (to be current and on file at all times).

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

International students applying to The College of St. Scholastica must submit all requirements no later than 90 days prior to the beginning of the starting term. Refer to the International Student website: http://www.css.edu/Admissions/International_Students.html

CONTACT

Paula McGrew
Graduate Nursing Coordinator
The College of St. Scholastica
1200 Kenwood Avenue
Duluth, MN 55811
Phone: 218-723-6272
Fax: 218-733-2295
pmcgrew@css.edu