The requirements to apply for the online BSN-DNP NNP program are:
BSN from a regionally accredited school of nursing
3.0 cumulative GPA
Courses taken pass/fail will not be eligible for admission
The equivalent of a minimum (1) year of full-time Level 3 NICU neonatal clinical practice experience (by the first day of class). Experience MUST be current and required within the last five years as a registered nurse in the care of critically ill neonates or infants in critical care inpatient settings.
Current unencumbered RN license
Complete an acceptable written personal statement
Three letters of recommendation, as follows: one must be from an immediate supervisor, one must be from a peer nurse, and one must be from an MSN, DNP, or PhD-prepared nurse
No GRE or MAT Required
The requirements to apply for the online Post Master's DNP program are:
Verification of an unencumbered license to practice as an APRN
Master's degree with a major in nursing
Cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
Three letters of recommendation as follows: One must be from an immediate supervisor, one must be from a peer nurse and one must be from an MSN, DNP, or PhD-prepared nurse
Verification of total clinical hours obtained for the Master's degree
Complete a written personal statement
Current clinical practice within the last two years
Successful completion of graduate-level statistics course with a grade of B or better (must be completed prior to matriculation into the program)
If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at Baylor University. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.