Doctor of Nursing Practice (BSN - DNP): Leadership and Management
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Overview
Illinois State University’s BSN to DNP – Leadership & Management sequence prepares nurses for leadership opportunities in the changing healthcare environment. You will build the skills necessary to assume leadership and management roles and to develop and implement health policy. Graduates work in a variety of roles in clinical, education, and administrative settings.
Our BSN to DNP is designed by doctorally-prepared faculty who still actively practice. Many of these practitioners started as ADNs and worked their way up the educational ladder to the top of their fields. They understand what it means to juggle multiple responsibilities, and they have built a program that allows you to balance work, school, family, and life.
Point of Pride
“Leadership in Healthcare Systems” became Illinois State's first online course to earn international recognition by the non-profit organization Quality Matters.
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University Admission Requirements
A student applying to this program must:
- Have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so by the time of program matriculation.
- Submit unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned. The unofficial transcript should be easily readable and clearly indicate degree(s) awarded, courses and course grades for each term.
- If admitted, official domestic transcripts can be emailed from the university to GraduateAdmissions@IllinoisState.edu or mailed in a sealed envelope to: Illinois State University, Graduate School, 208 Hovey Hall, Campus Box 4040, Normal, IL 61790-4040.
- If admitted, official international transcripts can be emailed directly from the international institution to InternationalAdmissions@IllinoisState.edu or mailed in a sealed envelope to: Illinois State University, International Admissions, Campus Box 6180, Normal, IL 61790-6180.
International students can learn more about specific application requirements by visiting the Graduate School Admission Requirements.
Additional Program Admission Requirements
Prior to enrolling in nursing coursework students must meet health and safety compliance requirements, to include drug testing, a criminal background check, a physical examination, and several immunizations. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in dismissal from the major.
International applicants must comply with the International Applicant Requirements as directed by the Illinois State University Office of Admissions. Please apply early in the application time frame to ensure adequate time to review transcripts.
To be considered for this program, you must meet the following requirements.
Bachelor's Degree
You must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
GPA
You must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 for the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework.
The Grade Point Average (GPA) of all undergraduate credentials earned in the United States that are used for graduate degree admission evaluation is calculated by the last 60 hours of undergraduate work. International credentials are evaluated by using cumulative GPA (CGPA) in lieu of the GPA from the last 60 hours of undergraduate work.
Coursework
Show evidence of satisfactory completion of statistics, nursing research, and physical assessment courses with a grade of a C or better at the baccalaureate level.
Resume
Submit your current resume.
Essay
Write a two to three-page, double-spaced essay that describes your educational and career goals.
Licensure
Submit a copy of your current, unencumbered RN license in your state of residence.
Academic References
Include on the application the names and email addresses of at least two professional or academic references from persons qualified to assess your potential to succeed in the DNP program. At least one reference must be from a faculty member from applicant’s baccalaureate program or a master’s prepared nurse. Your recommenders will receive instructions to complete and upload this reference form to the recommender site.
Credentials Evaluation Service Academic Report (International Students Only)
International applicants must submit to Mennonite College of Nursing a Credentials Evaluation Service Academic Report from CGFNS (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) or WES (World Education Services). International applicants must comply with the International Applicant Requirements as directed by the Illinois State University Office of Admissions.
English Proficiency Scores (International Students Only)
International students applying to this program must have a TOEFL score of at least 79 iBT or IELTS score of 6.5 band.
Global Access to Online Degree Programs
When applying, international students applying to a fully online program must agree to our international online and hybrid programs disclosure and disclaimer statements. Due to limited on-campus courses, immigration documentation cannot be issued for students seeking F-1 or J-1 status.
Application Deadlines
- Fall Term — July 15. If space allows, we will review applications after the deadline.
Costs & Funding
See Student Accounts for information on tuition and fees. Funding for graduate students is available from several different sources. Students who have been admitted from contiguous states including Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, and Wisconsin will receive in-state tuition.
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