• Develop knowledge and skills that will prepare you to lead evidence-based change and improve health outcomes in complex healthcare systems
• Designed for MSN-prepared APRNs who already hold national certification as NP, CNS, CNM, or CRNA

• Skill immersion opportunities in a state-of-the-art simulation lab
• Preparation for board certification as Family Nurse Practitioner
• Designed for students with BSN (or MSN without national certification as APRN)

• Develop expertise in leveraging data to influence organizational decisions
• Preparation for advanced nursing leadership roles in healthcare systems
• Option to complete the MBA in conjunction with the DNP
• Designed for students with BSN or MSN

• BSN or MSN from accredited program with GPA 3.0 or above on 4.0 scale
• Unencumbered RN or APRN license (or eligible for licensure); students must be licensed in Tennessee or a compact state
• Current resume or CV
• Transcripts from all post-secondary schools where college credit was earned
• Recommendation forms from 3 faculty or supervisors (at least one must be completed by a nurse with a graduate degree)
• Essay reflecting career goals and topic of interest for scholarly project
• Interview with DNP faculty (can be virtual)
• OPTIONAL: additional documents demonstrating leadership aOut-of-state applicants to the nursing BSN-DNP program should become familiar with their home state’s regulations governing distance accessible programs. Prospective students residing in states other than Tennessee should contact their state’s Board of Nursing and Department of Education for specific rules and regulations pertaining to students enrolled in out-of-state programs while residing in their home state. Completion of Lee University’s DNP program does not guarantee licensure or certification; it is up to the certification agency and/or the licensing board to determine if a graduate meets their requirements.

   

  Lee University is currently able to accept students who reside in the following states. If your state of residence is not listed, please contact our office for more information.

   

  Colorado                          Minnesota

  Connecticut                    Missouri

  Florida                                Montana

  Georgia                              New Jersey

  Hawaii                                 New Mexico

  Illinois                                 North Carolina

  Indiana                              Rhode Island

  Kansas                               Tennessee

  Kentucky                           Vermont

  Maine                                  Virginia

  Michigan                           Wisconsin

  nd scholarship abilities

Tennessee is a member of NC-SARA (National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements) and Lee University is an approved SARA institution. For more information, see https://nc-sara.org

The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Lee University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org)

The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Lee University is fully approved by the Tennessee State Board of Nursing.

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