shoes, white hosiery, wrist watch with second hand, laboratory, travel fees, multiple criminal background checks, and the formative/summative testing program.

Re-Admission

After any interruption of studies at Kentucky State University, a DNP student may be required to apply for re-admission to the program. Students who have an interruption in the course sequence, will be considered on a space-available basis and must meet the current academic qualifications for readmission. Students have 7 years to complete the DNP program once they begin the first course in the program.

Admission Criteria:

• Earned baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from a program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• GPA 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae.
• Unencumbered, active registered nurse (RN) license in state where practicums will be conducted.
• Undergraduate statistics course.
• Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions.
• Three letters of reference pertaining to academic ability, professional competency, nursing leadership potential and personal character.
• Personal statement.
• Note: GRE scores are not required.

Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner BSN-DNP 9 Semester/3-year Program of Study

Semester One

Semester One

• NUR 700 Advanced Pathophysiology
• NUR 701 Analysis of Advanced Nursing Practice
• NUR 702 Epidemiology in Health Care

Semester Two

Semester Two

• NUR 703 Advanced Pharmacology
• NUR 704 Theoretical Foundation for Advanced Nursing Practice

Semester Three

Semester Three

• Quality Improvement in Health Care
• NUR 706 Advanced Physical Assessment
• NUR 707 Advanced Nursing Care for Vulnerable Populations

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