Graduate Program
APPLICATION FOR DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE (DNP)
Postmasters Entry
Action on Admission: The Admissions Committee will select the best qualified applicants for
the DNP program based on a composite assessment of:
• Academic performance on all coursework taken, with particular emphasis on the sciences
(because of their relationship to assessing analytical problem-solving abilities), relevance
to selected DNP focus, patterns of course withdrawals and course repeats, and the nature
of course selections.
• Applicant-supplied information and statements on the application forms and essay.
• Responses from References.
• If necessary, a personal interview with representatives of the Admission Committee.
• Writing and verbal communication skills.
• Completeness of application forms.
Admissions will be granted to the most highly qualified applicants. The next most highly
qualified applicants will have their names placed on a waiting list. Some students may not be
admitted. They will be referred to appropriate advising offices for assistance.
Name: _______________________________________________________________________
Are you licensed as a registered nurse? Yes___ No ___If yes, what state? __________________
(A copy of your valid State of Kansas nursing license is required prior to admission)
REQUESTED FOCUS (SPECIALIZATION)
I have an NP or CNS national certification in the follow specialization:
Acute Care NP_____ Family NP_____ Psychiatric/Mental Health NP______ Adult CNS_____
Other Specialty (please specify) ___________________
In addition, please upload the following to the CollegeNet application with the WSU Graduate
School:
• Current Resume for Curriculum Vitae
• Personal Goals Essay A maximum of 1000 words (double space; 12 font; Times New
Roman; 1 inch margin) in the form of a typed essay which addresses your:
o Reasons for pursuing the DNP including your professional goals and how the
program will enhance your future roles/activities as an advanced practice nurse,
o Focused area of interest in pursuing DNP (e.g., practice area of interest in which
you may be interested in developing the final project), and
o Most difficult issues that you anticipate while in the DNP program and your plans
to handle them.
o Your essay will be evaluated on content and writing abilities. If admitted, this
essay will also be used to help tailor the learning experience toward the
individual’s area of interest.