Nursing Practice

A doctoral degree in Nursing Practice can help graduates pursue careers as family nurse practitioners, psychiatric nurse practitioners, clinical leaders in healthcare facilities, and positions in upper management within healthcare settings, such as a chief nursing officer (CNO).

We are honored that you are considering applying to Radford University's Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.)  program.

Not all online programs are available in all states.  
Application Deadline: Rolling Admission, Fall (August 15), Spring (November 15), Summer (March 15)

Applicants must:  

1. Be a graduate from an accredited BSN program. Others will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
2. Hold a current, unencumbered license as a registered nurse.
3. Submit a completed application and pay the appropriate application fee.
4. Provide recommendation forms and letters from professional contacts that address the applicant’s potential for advanced practice nursing. We require one reference letter from a current or previous professional setting. A professional reference includes someone who has worked with the applicant and can vouch for their skills and work ethic.
5. Submit for official transcripts to be sent from all previous academic institutions since high school.  Applicants must have a cumulative BSN minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 in the undergraduate nursing major.
6. Provide a reflection essay describing career goals and how the program will assist in meeting those goals. A reflection essay does not require references, but if references are included in your work, please use APA formatting as applicable.
7. Provide a current resume or CV, including previous education and employment with dates.
8. For NP tracks, documentation is required for at least 2,000 hours or 1 year of full-time clinical practice as an RN before the start of clinical courses.
9. Students who were previously unsuccessful in a graduate program from another institution may be considered for admission on an individual basis.
10. Students must have access to a computer with internet access and Zoom capabilities in order to meet course requirements and communicate with faculty.