The request to change GRE requirement for Master’s and Doctoral Nursing programs

Date: March 11, 2016
To: College of Health and Human Services
From: Office of Academic Affairs
Approved On: February 8, 2016
Approved by: Graduate Council
Implementation Date: Summer 2016

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Nursing Practice, DNP

Admission and Progression Requirements

  • An overall GPA of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) in the MSN program as documented by official transcripts.
  • Earned master’s in nursing in an advanced nursing practice specialty from a nationally accredited program. Current RN licensure in the U.S. at time of application with eligibility for NC licensure. NC licensure must be obtained prior to clinical practice experiences in NC.
  • Evidence of a satisfactory national standardized test score (e.g., GRE, MAT, GMAT). GRE/MAT scores are not required for applicants to the Post-Master’s DNP Program who already hold a graduate degree in nursing or applicable graduate program in an advanced nursing practice specialty* from a nationally accredited program.
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNS) must provide evidence of current national certification and meet the state requirements for practice in their state of licensure.
  • An essay that addresses: 1) advanced practice expertise, 2) career goals, 3) how earning the DNP degree will foster achievement of these goals, and 4) plans for DNP project.
  • Resume/curriculum vitae.
  • Three professional recommendations that address the practice capabilities of the candidate.
  • For international students, submission of TOEFL scores with a minimum score of 557 for the paper test and 220 for the computer test.
  • Additional evidence for consideration of the application can be uploaded (e.g., publications, posters, evidence-based practice projects).
  • Evidence of 500 supervised clinical hours within the MSN program. Applicants who do not meet the clinical hours criteria can meet with the Program Coordinator to discuss a plan to meet the requirement.

MSN

Family Nurse Practitioner across the Lifespan

Additional Admission Requirements

  1. Unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina
  2. BSN degree from a nationally accredited program. The RN-to-MSN option is not available to NP applicants.
  3. Total score of 293 on the revised GRE or 950 on the old GRE on verbal and quantitative portions (Note: the Miller Analogy Test is not accepted.)
  4. One year of professional nursing practice
  5. Overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the last degree and in the last 60 hours of nursing coursework
  6. Completion of an undergraduate statistics course with a grade of C or above
  7. Statement of Purpose in the application packet explaining the applicant’s career goal and preparation in relation to primary care and family practice, and qualities making them a strong applicant (See SON webpage for required elements of the Purpose Statement). (Note: Statement of Purpose should not exceed two double-spaced typed pages.)
  8. References should be from professional colleagues and should speak to clinical knowledge and expertise and one’s ability to function a member of the healthcare team. At least one reference from a supervisory person is preferred.

Application is competitive. Students are admitted annually in the Fall semester. See the School of Nursing website at nursing.uncc.edu for application deadline.

Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Additional Admission Requirements

  1. Unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina
  2. BSN degree from a nationally accredited program. The RN-to-MSN option is not available to NP applicants.
  3. Total score of 293 on the revised GRE or 950 on the old GRE on verbal and quantitative portions (Note: the Miller Analogy Test is not accepted.)
  4. One year of professional nursing practice
  5. Overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the last degree and in the last 60 hours of nursing coursework
  6. Completion of an undergraduate statistics course with a grade of C or above
  7. Statement of Purpose explaining the applicant’s career goal and preparation in relation to the acute care nurse practitioner role, and qualities making them a strong applicant (See SON webpage for required elements of the Purpose Statement). (Note: Statement of Purpose should not exceed two double-spaced typed pages.)
  8. Statement of Purpose in the application packet explaining the applicant’s career goal in relation to primary care and family practice. (Note: Statement of Purpose should not exceed two double-spaced typed pages.)
  9. References should be from professional colleagues and should speak to clinical knowledge and expertise and one’s ability to function a member of the healthcare team. At least one reference from a supervisory person is preferred.

Application is competitive. Students are admitted annually in the Fall semester. See the School of Nursing website at nursing.uncc.edu for application deadline

Nurse Administration

Additional Admission Requirements

  1. Score on GMAT may be considered in lieu of the GRE or MAT
  1. Current unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse. Current license in North Carolina or a compact state or the state identified by faculty for clinical practice before enrollment.
  2. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited university. If the degree is not in Nursing and courses in Research, Leadership/Management, Aging and Health and Community Health are lacking, they will be required as part of the program of study (option available only to Nurse Administration, Community/Public Health Nursing, and Nurse Educator majors).
  3. One year of professional nursing practice is recommended.
  4. An essay (statement of purpose) describing the applicant’s experience and objective in undertaking graduate study in the chosen specialty including the qualities making them a strong applicant (See SON webpage for required elements of the Purpose Statement).
  5. Overall GPA of at least 3.0 in the last degree earned.
  6. Completion of a statistics course with a grade of C or above.
  7. See School of Nursing website for admission deadlines
  1. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college of university
  2. Graduation from a post-secondary level Nursing Program

Nurse Educator

Additional Admission Requirements

  1. Current unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse. Current license in North Carolina or a compact state or the state identified by faculty for clinical practice before enrollment.
  2. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited university. If the degree is not in Nursing and courses in Research, Leadership/Management, Aging and Health and Community Health are lacking, they will be required as part of the program of study (option available only to Nurse Administration, Community/Public Health Nursing, and Nurse Educator majors).
  3. One year of professional nursing practice is recommended.
  4. An essay (statement of purpose) describing the applicant’s experience and objective in undertaking graduate study in the chosen specialty including the qualities making them a strong applicant (See SON webpage for required elements of the Purpose Statement)..
  5. Overall GPA of at least 3.0 in the last degree earned.
  6. Completion of a statistics course with a grade of C or above.
  7. See School of Nursing website for admission deadlines

Community/Public Health Nursing

Additional Admission Requirements

  1. Current unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse. Current license in North Carolina or a compact state or the state identified by faculty for clinical practice before enrollment.
  2. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited university. If the degree is not in Nursing and courses in Research, Leadership/Management, Aging and Health and Community Health are lacking, they will be required as part of the program of study (option available only to Nurse Administration, Community/Public Health Nursing, and Nurse Educator majors).
  3. One year of professional nursing practice is recommended.
  4. An essay (statement of purpose) describing the applicant’s experience and objective in undertaking graduate study in the chosen specialty including the qualities making them a strong applicant (See SON webpage for required elements of the Purpose Statement).
  5. Overall GPA of at least 3.0 in the last degree earned.
  6. Completion of a statistics course with a grade of C or above.
  7. See School of Nursing website for admission deadlines.

Post Masters Certificate

FNP

Admission Requirements

  1. A master’s degree in nursing from a nationally accredited nursing program
  2. Unencumbered North Carolina License as a Registered Nurse
  3. Official transcripts from the Master’s degree.
  4. Evidence of a GRE with a total score of 293 on the revised GRE or 950 on the old GRE on verbal and quantitative portions is required
  5. Overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the MSN degree
  6. Statement of Purpose explaining the applicant’s career goal and preparation in relation to primary care and family practice, and qualities making them a strong applicant (See SON webpage for required elements of the Purpose Statement). (Note: Statement of Purpose should not exceed two double-spaced typed pages.)
  7. Statement of purpose in application packet should explain the applicant’s career goal in relation to primary care and family practice. Note: Statement of purpose should not exceed two double-spaced typed pages.
  8. References should be from professional colleagues and should speak to clinical knowledge and expertise and one’s ability to function as a member of the healthcare team. At least one reference from a supervisory person is preferred.
  9. Applicants who meet admission requirements will be eligible to be invited for an interview with the nurse practitioner sub-committee. Interviews are held in early March of each year. Only after a successful interview is the candidate admitted.
  10. Graduate Health Assessment course equivalent within the last 53 years**
  11. Graduate Pharmacology course equivalent within the last 53 years**
  12. Graduate Pathophysiology within the last 53 years*

AGACNP

Admission Requirements

  1. A master’s degree in nursing from a nationally accredited nursing program
  2. Unencumbered North Carolina License as a Registered Nurse
  3. Minimum total score of 293 on the revised GRE or 950 on the old GRE with verbal and quantitative portions
  4. Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 in MSN degree
  5. Statement of Purpose explaining the applicant’s career goal and preparation in relation to acute care nurse practitioner role, and qualities making them a strong applicant (See SON webpage for required elements of the Purpose Statement). (Note: Statement of Purpose should not exceed two double-spaced typed pages.)
  6. Statement of Purpose in the application packet explaining the applicant’s career goal relation to acute/critical care practice. (Note: Statement of Purpose should not exceed two double-spaced typed pages.)
  7. References should be from professional colleagues and should speak to clinical knowledge and expertise and one’s ability to function as a member of the healthcare team. At least one reference from a supervisory person is preferred.
  8. Graduate Health Assessment course equivalent within the last 5 years**
  9. Graduate Pharmacology course equivalent within the last 5 years**
  10. Graduate Pathophysiology within the last 5 years**