College of Nursing

The following requirements must be met prior to consideration for admission into the DNP–Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Emphasis:

A) BSN from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing (NLNAC), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission on College Nursing Education (CCNE).

B) Current unencumbered Wisconsin license as a registered nurse. Individuals licensed in other states should contact psychnp@uwosh.edu for additional information about the licensure requirement.

C) Minimum 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA.

• Applicants with a GPA of 2.70 to 2.99 may be considered for admission under probationary status.

D) Three professional references with knowledge of applicant’s current professional and/or academic skills.

*Registered nurse experience is very helpful, but not required.

Note: Due to the competitive nature of the admission process applicants should understand that meeting the minimum standards does not guarantee admission into the program.