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Admission Requirements: Post Bachelor's in Nursing Pathway

1. A bachelor’s degree from an NLN or CCNE accredited institution with an upper division major in nursing.
2. Eligibility for Colorado licensure as a registered nurse.
3. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 on the baccalaureate level.
4. A resume or curriculum vitae
5. Three letters of reference.
6. A statement of career goals A statement of career goals articulating "why now" for your practice doctorate. Prospective DNP applicants must describe their current professional RN role as it relates to their clinical experience(s), clinical advancement(s,) leadership role(s) and career goals as an NP.  
7. One year of clinical experience is required.
8. A personal interview may be required.
9. Submission of a brief sample of professional writing (maximum of 10 pages). Examples:
   1. Describe a scholarly evidence based case study that best exemplifies your practice.
   2. Describe a current practice related concept including its scope and significance, the patient population and the clinical setting of interest.
   3. Discuss alternative approaches described in the literature and identify an approach that you might take in addressing the concept.