Kentucky State University

academic requirements when such action will serve the interest of the client/patient, the nursing program, or its students.

Academic Advising

Kentucky State University students who have declared an interest in the D.N.P. program and transfer students who are offered admission into the D.N.P. program shall be assigned a nursing faculty advisor who will assist with course and career planning. Mandatory advising is required each academic year as outlined in the Graduate Student Handbook.

Applicants with Foreign Education

Applicants to the A.A.S. program whose first language is not English must score at least 550 (paper) or 80 (Internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Registered nurses educated outside of the United States are required to present verification of having passed the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) examination. In addition, liberal arts and general studies credits earned at institutions of higher learning outside of the U.S. must be evaluated by the World Education Service (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), or International Academic Credential Evaluators (IACEI) for determination of transferability prior to submitting an application for admission to the D.N.P. program.

Admissions

Minimally, the following criteria must be met for admission consideration:

  • Admission to Graduate Studies
  • Earned baccalaureate degree in nursing 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.
  • Candidates without 3.0 GPA MUST have two years of successful nursing experience
  • Application to the School of Nursing and Health Sciences
  • Current resume or curriculum vitae.
  • Unencumbered, active unencumbered registered nurse license in state of residence AND any state where practicums will be conducted.
  • Strongly Recommend Graduate Research and Statistics Courses
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.
  • Three letters of reference pertaining to academic ability, professional competency, nursing leadership potential and personal character.
  • Personal statement.

Due to the level of web-based course work required, international students in the D.N.P. program of study are not eligible for F-1 or J-1 student immigration status. Questions regarding visas and immigration documentation should be directed to International Student Services.

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