Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree Application Process
1. Two letters of recommendation: one addressing clinical competency and one academic ability
2. As essay (double-spaced, 1500 word maximum, using APA guidelines) describing:
- Your academic expectations of the program.
- How the DNP will affect your future career.
- The experiences that you feel have best prepared you for doctoral study (e.g., clinical, educational, or leadership experiences).
- A clinical problem or area of interest in which you might be interested in developing your final project.
- What are the most difficult issues are that you anticipate while in the DNP program and you plan to handle them.
4. Resume/curriculum vitae
5. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, UF graduates are not required to submit transcripts
6. A Professional School application to the University of Florida admissions office http://www.admissions.ufl.edu/start.html.
*Mail these materials to the College at the following address:
UF College of Nursing Office for Academic and Student Affairs
PO Box 100197
Gainesville , FL 32610-0197
Application deadline is March 15. (See below for more details)*
*Note: The March 15 deadline indicates the earliest date when the College will begin accepting students. After March 15, applications will be accepted until May 31st and students will be accepted on a space available basis.