Doctor of Nursing Practice

1. Hold an earned Master of Science in Nursing  (MSN) degree in Advanced Practice Nursing from a program accredited by either the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing(ACEN), formerly known as the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
2. Evidence of an unencumbered registered nurse license in applicant’s state with license number to practice.
3. Current Professional Resume
   Include the following:
   • Educational background including institutions, degree(s) awarded, degree(s) in progress, dates of degree(s) awarded, and/or anticipated date of receiving degree(s), if applicable.
   • Relevant employment history, including:
     • Job title (including unit), job description, and relevant duties performed for each position
     • Employment dates of each position
     • Location of employer for each position
   • Community service or volunteer experience
   • Any awards, publications, presentations, certifications, and professional organization memberships
   • Evidence of leadership and career progression
4. Personal Statement: The personal statement should address:
   • Career goals after attaining a DNP degree
   • Reflection on candidate’s plan for success in the DNP program
5. Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended, including community colleges, even if a degree was not awarded.
   • Minimum GPA of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for both the nursing courses and overall GPA
6. Three professional references: Reference form will be provided after applying.
   Examples of professional references:
   • A current clinical supervisor or nurse manager who has direct knowledge of the candidate’s skills in the clinical setting and how those skills will translate into the Doctor of Nursing Practice role.
   • A professor, faculty member, or academic advisor who can provide a meaningful assessment of the candidate’s academic record. If the candidate has been out of school for five years or more, a nurse educator or clinical instructor can provide the academic recommendation.
   • A practicing clinical nursing professional, or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), who has served as a mentor and can address the candidate’s abilities as a registered nurse and the candidate’s potential to achieve a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree.
7. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score is required if English is not the first language. Auburn University Montgomery TOEFL code is 1036. Please see admission requirements for AUM Graduate Studies for International students under Admission Graduate Studies International Students for further information.

College of Nursing and Health Sciences
School of Nursing
Moore Hall 101
(334) 244-3527
gradnursing@aum.edu