The Doctor of Nursing Practice program prepares advanced practice nurses to manage the care of individuals and families across the lifespan. The DNP is designed for nurses holding Masters in Nursing degree, who are interested in completing course requirements leading to a doctoral degree in nursing. Graduates of this program are eligible to be leaders in the field of Nursing Practice and Education.
Application Requirements
Complete and submit a DNP application available online via
Application Fee $75
Graduate of an accredited college or University with a Master of Science Degree in Nursing with official transcripts from all regionally accredited institutions.
Graduate Program Accreditation Requirements (Applies to both Domestic and International applicants): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or a National League of Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLN CNEA)
To confer the DNP degree: 1,000 post Baccalaureate or Entry Level Masters鈥� Program clinical hours of face to face, healthcare system preceptored experience are required to meet the AACN Essentials of Doctoral Education
Evidence of 500 clinical hours 鈥� Students accepted as advanced practice registered nurses, NP or CNS, must provide a documentation of the acquired 500 hours of direct patient care
Students acquire the remaining 500-1000 hours during the plan of study of the DNP Program. DNP students conduct their 500 clinical hours on off work hours at one approved healthcare facility-which can be at their place of employment.
Applicants who fall below the eligibility requirements will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. In each case, additional supplemental items may be required.
Licensing Requirements
Unencumbered Registered Nursing
Ca Nursing license
Nursing state license where clinical hours will be completed
For APRNs: Proof of certification in an Advanced Practice Nursing
For 皇家华人 Alumni from the FNP or PMHNP tracks: If your enrollment date was prior to 08-04-2021, you must provide the AANP and or ANCC Verification of Certification
Unencumbered Registered Nursing must be obtained prior to 皇家华人 DNP program orientation (first week of class)
DNP students are required to maintain an unencumbered Registered Nursing license and or APRN License as required in the state in which the student will be practicing. If there is a licensure change status to an encumbered Registered Nurse license and or APRN license, the student will need to take an LOA from the 皇家华人 DNP program to obtain appropriate licensing.
Secure a CA Nursing license prior and while attending the 皇家华人 DNP program
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Personal goal statement- Self-Evaluation: for the Personal goal statement template
Three letters of recommendation (academic or professional)
International Student Applicants
International applicants applying to the Doctor of Nursing Practice program should be prepared to meet all of the admissions requirements as outlined above.
Coursework completed outside the US must be evaluated for US course equivalency from one of the following services (course-by-course evaluation required):
If you need assistance with immigration (I-20 form, F-1 visa, SEVIS, etc.), our Office of International Affairs will be able to assist you. You can contact 皇家华人鈥檚 Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) and Director, Office of International Affairs Dr. Lejeune Lockett lejeunelockett@cdrewu.edu or (323) 357-3458.
