Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Requirements

Nurse Anesthesia Track Admission Requirements

Approved admission to the Nurse Anesthesia Post-Baccalaureate Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program requires the following of all students:

1. Completion of a baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited program of nursing

2. Current U.S. licensure unencumbered and in good standing as a Registered Nurse (upload Nursys verification report in application)

3. Minimum of one year of critical care nursing experience within the U.S., its territories or a U.S. military hospital outside of the U.S. required 

4. A minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0. This includes a minimum GPA of 3.0 in undergraduate science coursework

5. Evidence of a completed statistics course (undergraduate or graduate)

6. Evidence of a completed Organic Chemistry I or upper division Biochemistry course

7. Typed personal statement that is no more than two pages in length and addresses the following three areas:

   1. Describe why you have chosen the Nurse Anesthesia specialization

   2. Describe your professional goals

   3. Describe why you feel the University of North Dakota program is best suited to help you meet your professional goals

8. Three letters of recommendation, preferably from a manager or supervisor, a healthcare provider, or nursing faculty member. Letters should speak to applicant's ability to be successful in the DNP program, addressing items such as clinical skills, critical thinking, independent decision making, and collaborative skills with other health professionals, nursing leadership, etc

9. Professional resume or curriculum vitae

10. Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies' English Language Proficiency requirements as published in the graduate catalog.

11. Interview required 

12. Successful passage of criminal background check and drug screen will be required upon offer of admission

13. Satisfaction of current health and immunization policy of the Department of Nursing will be required upon offer of admission

Nurse Anesthesia Track (94 credits)

Family Nurse Practitioner Track Admission Requirements

Approved admission to the Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Baccalaureate Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program requires the following of all students:

1. Completion of a baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited program of nursing

2. Current U.S. licensure unencumbered and in good standing as a Registered Nurse (upload Nursys verification report in application)

3. Minimum of one year of work experience as an R.N. within the U.S., its territories or a U.S. military hospital outside of the U.S. required 

4. Achieve a minimum undergraduate nursing GPA of 3.0.  Applications will not be considered for GPA below 3.0

5. Evidence of a completed statistics course (undergraduate or graduate)

6. Official transcripts from every institution attended

7. Typed personal statement that is no more than two pages in length and addresses the following areas:

   1. Describe why you have chosen the FNP specialization

   2. Describe your professional goals

8. Three letters of recommendation, preferably from a manager or supervisor, a healthcare provider, or nursing faculty member. Letters should speak to applicant's ability to be successful in the DNP program, addressing items such as clinical skills, critical thinking, independent decision making, and collaborative skills with other health professionals, nursing leadership, etc

9. Professional resume or curriculum vitae

10. Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies' English Language Proficiency requirements as published in the graduate catalog.

11. Online application and $35 nonrefundable application fee
12. Successful completion of an interview with program faculty
13. Reside in a state in which the University of North Dakota is approved to deliver the graduate nursing program at the time of admission and throughout duration of the nursing program
14. If enrolled in a previous graduate nursing program, a letter of good standing from program director, unless a degree was conferred

15. Successful passage of criminal background check and drug screen will be required upon offer of admission

16. Satisfaction of current health and immunization policy of the Department of Nursing will be required upon offer of admission 

Family Nurse Practitioner Track (83 credits)

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track Admission Requirements

Approved admission to the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post-Baccalaureate Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program requires the following of all students:

1. Completion of a baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited program of nursing

2. Current U.S. licensure unencumbered and in good standing as a Registered Nurse (upload Nursys verification report in application)

3. Minimum of one year of work experience as an R.N. in an inpatient psychiatric unit within the U.S., its territories or a U.S. military hospital outside of the U.S. required 

4. Achieve a minimum undergraduate nursing GPA of 3.0. Applications will not be considered for GPA below 3.0

5. Evidence of a completed statistics course (undergraduate or graduate)

6. Official transcripts from every institution attended

7. Typed personal statement that is no more than two pages in length and addresses the following areas:

   1. Describe why you have chosen the PMHNP specialization

   2. Describe your professional goals

8. Three letters of recommendation, preferably from a manager or supervisor, a healthcare provider, or nursing faculty member. Letters should speak to applicant's ability to be successful in the DNP program, addressing items such as clinical skills, critical thinking, independent decision making, and collaborative skills with other health professionals, nursing leadership, etc

9. Professional resume or curriculum vitae

10. Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies' English Language Proficiency requirements as published in the graduate catalog.

11. Online application and $35 nonrefundable application fee
12. Successful completion of an interview with program faculty
13. Reside in a state in which the University of North Dakota is approved to deliver the graduate nursing program at the time of admission and throughout duration of the nursing program
14. If enrolled in a previous graduate nursing program, a letter of good standing from program director, unless a degree was conferred

15. Successful passage of criminal background check and drug screen will be required upon offer of admission

16. Satisfaction of current health and immunization policy of the Department of Nursing will be required upon offer of admission 

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track (85 credits)

Degree Requirements

Students seeking the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at the University of North Dakota must satisfy all general requirements set forth by the School of Graduate Studies as well as particular requirements set forth by the Nursing Department.

1. Completion of all course work with GPA of at least 3.0.

2. Satisfactory completion of all designated clinical hours.

3. Satisfactory completion of a DNP project.

4. Satisfactory completion of the DNP project paper.

5. Satisfactory completion of an on-campus oral presentation and defense of the DNP Project.

6. Compose a scholarly product (i.e. abstract/manuscript/poster) for presentation and/or publication.

7. Courses in the Post-Baccalaureate DNP program tracks are as listed above.