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Application Deadlines

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to applicants who submit by the priority review deadline. Applications reviewed afterwards will continue to be reviewed until the final deadline or until seats are filled.

Fall Application Deadlines: February 15 (Priority review); April 30 (Final)

Required Documents

• Official Transcripts from all Colleges/Universities (regardless of number of credits earned)
• 3 Letters of Recommendation (from a doctorally prepared registered nurse or physician) – must complete our Recommendation Form
• Personal Goal Statement: respond to prompt included in application
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Current Unencumbered RN Licensure in State of Practice
• International applicants should review the International Applicants page for information regarding additional application requirements

Entry Options

The DNP program offers two entry points for students:

• Bachelor's entry – a Registered Nurse (R.N.) who holds a bachelor's degree in nursing from a nationally accredited program
• Master's entry – a Registered Nurse (R.N.) who holds a master's degree in nursing from a nationally accredited program

Applications Accepted for These Semesters...

• Fall Semester

A Note from the Program

The Nursing Education, Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P) is designed to prepare professional nurses to enter educational roles and work within both colleges and universities as well as hospital systems. Graduates of the program may be eligible to sit for the nurse educator certification examination.

This online program is available in states whose licensing boards approve distance learning. While the majority of students are from SC and surrounding states, the USC College of Nursing is not currently authorized to provide this program in all states. Please refer to our State Authorization website for a list of all available states.