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Admission Requirements: Post Master's in Nursing Pathway

1. A master’s degree in nursing from NLN/ACEN or CCNE accredited institutions.
2. Preparation as Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) with documentation of national certification as an APRN.
3. Minimum of 500 clinical practicum hours in the APRN master’s program.
4. Eligibility for Colorado licensure as a registered nurse.  
5. Meet the Graduate School's minimum grade point average requirement. 
6. A resume or curriculum vitae 
7. Three letters of reference from former faculty, supervisor, and/or professional colleagues that address your ability to complete a clinical doctorate.
8. A statement of career goals articulating "why now" for your practice doctorate.   
9. One year of clinical experience is required. 
10. A personal interview may be required.
11. 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. Discuss alternative approaches described in the literature and identify an approach that you might take in addressing the concept.