Post-Masters DNP

‍Benefits of an Emory Post-Master's DNP‍

• Attend distance-friendly classes and complete coursework from anywhere in the U.S.
• Students can continue to work full-time while advancing their education and careers.
• Gain leadership skills that can be applied immediately.
• Network with  faculty and peers online. 
• Learn from our nationally renowned faculty.
• Join a community of more than 12,000 nursing alumni worldwide.

DNP Handbook

Click here to download a copy of the DNP handbook.

• MSN Degree in Nursing from an accredited College or University (APRN or Nursing Administration/Management)
• Unencumbered RN license in the state(s) in which you will be completing your clinical training/project‍
• Out of state students should check with their state board of nursing to confirm state authorization and State Board of Nursing requirements are met prior to enrollment.
• Nursing practice experience
• Verification of graduate clinical hours from MSN program

*Applicants who do not have APRN licensure/certification, or who earned fewer than 500 graduate level nursing clinical hours as part of their Master’s degree, will be considered on a case by case basis.

Application for Admission

• $50 Application Fee
• Official transcripts from each school attended
• Curricula Vitae or resume
• Personal statement describing why you want to pursue a DNP degree, why you desire to attend the Emory DNP program, and your project interests for practice, process, or systems-based health and healthcare improvement (500 words)
• Professional references, one from program director (if graduated within the last 3yrs); one from previous faculty; one from current employer/physician collaborator
• Students with international nursing degrees must provide an evaluation from Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (www.cgfns.org) for previous nursing coursework.
• Students with international transcripts for non-nursing degrees must provide an evaluation from World Education Services (www.wes.org) for previous non-nursing coursework.
• TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores are required if English is a second language. Read Emory University's accepted tests policy here.

Transcript Submission Process

Preferred method: Choose Emory University - School of Nursing in the electronic transcript systems or have your school email your official transcripts to nursingquestions@emory.edu.

If your school does not participate in the electronic transcript system or cannot email your transcripts then please have them mail a hard copy to:

Office of Enrollment and Student Affairs
Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing
Emory University
1520 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30322

*Please note that all courses and degrees in the application checklist must be verified by the Office of Enrollment and Student Affairs before they are marked as received.

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The Post MSN DNP program is an online program.

Applicants to any of our online programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification should become familiar with the regulations governing online programs in their state. Licensure requirements vary from state to state and by professional organization. Emory has a database to provide this information. Prospective students residing in states other than Georgia should contact the NHWSN Admissions Office for specific rules and regulations pertaining to completion of clinical learning experiences in that state when enrolled in an online program.