Admission
The admission requirements for the Doctor of Nursing Practice program include:
- Current licensure as a registered nurse and hold a certificate of authority
- A master's degree in nursing with an advanced practice focus from an accredited university with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Three letters of reference from individuals who can address the applicant's potential to succeed in the Doctor of Nursing Practice program and who can attest to clinical expertise
- A pre-admission interview in person or by telephone with the program director
- A 300 word essay describing professional goals and area of interest for your capstone project
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Mary Gladwin Hall
209 Carroll Street
Akron, Ohio 44325-3701
Assistant Director, Graduate Programs and Research
Marlene Huff
(330) 972-5930
Coordinator, Advanced Practice Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice
Mitzi Horn
(330) 972-5938
Student Services Counselor
Susan Bradford
(330) 972-7555