College of Nursing

The following requirements must be met prior to consideration for admission into the DNP–Family 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 RN license*. Individuals licensed in other states should contact congrad@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.