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    Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) at University of Tulsa

    University of Tulsa
    University of Tulsa
    United States of America
    United States of America, Tulsa
    University Rank:#1001
    Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) at University of Tulsa

    International students can study the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) at University of Tulsa at its main campus in Tulsa, United States of America. This PhD degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 4 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 22, 2026.

    About Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

    The future of health care depends on strong leadership from excellent clinicians. The doctor of nursing practice (DNP) programs at TU provide this education through rigorous didactic and clinical experiences that prepare nurses to provide care and lead change into the future. The School of Nursing offers four cutting-edge advanced practice nursing graduate programs that culminate with the DNP degree:

    • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP)
    • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
    • Nurse Anesthesia (NA)
    • Post-Master's to DNP

    These programs are taught by practicing experts in their fields. Students learn through active learning experiences using state-of-the-art human patient simulation and hands-on learning through facilitated onsite clinical experiences. Students are matched with faculty and preceptors that will promote their development. Faculty believe that students should be free to concentrate on learning rather than the administrative work of locating preceptors.

    We want to invest in you. Generous DNP scholarships — up to $10,000 — may be available for qualified applicants. Apply here.

    100%: That's the proportion of our spring 2020 DNP program graduates who passed their certification exams in spring/summer 2020. These first-time test-takers studied hard, rose to the challenge and are now well on the road to making a measurable impact on their patients' lives and the health care system.


    “After considering different colleges, TU's DNP program stood out as the best option for me. The combination of online and on-campus learning was the perfect way for me to achieve the expertise I was looking for.”

    – Charlon Orr, DNP '20

    Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) The TU School of Nursing offers cutting-edge advanced practice nursing graduate programs that culminate with the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. The graduate nursing programs at TU provide rigorous didactic and clinical experiences that prepare nurses to provide care and lead change. TU offers clinical concentrations in adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner (AG-ACNP), family nurse practitioner (FNP), nurse anesthesia (NA) as well as a post-master's to DNP track for APRNs. Instructional preparation with intensive patient simulation and skills laboratory time is combined with faculty arranged clinical practicums and focused preceptors to provide an optimal learning environment for students.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) at University of Tulsa

    Entry Requirements

    Who is Eligible to Apply? 

    If you have completed your undergraduate degree (bachelor's or equivalent) or will have completed it prior to your intended matriculation date at Yale, you may apply to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).

    A master's degree is not required to apply for a Ph.D. at Yale, although some programs give preference to applicants with post-baccalaureate training. Consult your program of interest directly for information on how it evaluates applications.

    We value diversity of all kinds at the Graduate School, and we encourage students from all backgrounds to apply if Yale is a good fit for your intellectual and professional goals. All are welcome to apply, without regard to citizenship or immigration status, socioeconomic level, race, religion, gender identification, sexual orientation, disability, etc.

    Requirements for All Ph.D. and Master's Degree Applicants

    You will need to provide the following with your application for admission:

    • A statement of academic purpose. You will find the prompt for the statement of purpose in our Application Question FAQs. 
    • A list of all the prior colleges or universities you have attended, accompanied by unofficial transcripts from each school. Unofficial transcripts should be uploaded with your application. Official or paper transcripts are not needed at this time. 
    • Three letters of recommendation. Enter the names of your recommenders directly in the application, and they will receive a link to upload a letter on your behalf. 
    • $105 application fee or fee waiver. 
    • Standardized tests. GRE requirements vary by program. TOEFL or IELTS are necessary for most non-native English speakers. 
    • Resume/CV. 
    • Some programs have additional requirements, such as a writing sample. You can find information about any specific requirements on the program's website. 

    Where Do I Begin?

    You will need to provide the following with your application for admission:

    • A statement of academic purpose. You will find the prompt for the statement of purpose in our Application Question FAQs. 
    • A list of all the prior colleges or universities you have attended, accompanied by unofficial transcripts from each school. Unofficial transcripts should be uploaded with your application. Official or paper transcripts are not needed at this time. 
    • Three letters of recommendation. Enter the names of your recommenders directly in the application, and they will receive a link to upload a letter on your behalf. 
    • $105 application fee or fee waiver. 
    • Standardized tests. GRE requirements vary by program. TOEFL or IELTS are necessary for most non-native English speakers. 
    • Resume/CV. 
    • Some programs have additional requirements, such as a writing sample. You can find information about any specific requirements on the program's website. 

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 7.5
    • TOEFLMin 100

    English Program Requirements

    TOEFL or IELTS is required of most applicants whose native language is not English.

    If you have received (or will receive) an undergraduate degree from a college or university where English is the primary language of instruction, and if you have studied in residence at that institution for at least three years, you are exempt from the English Language Test requirement and are not required to submit the TOEFL or IELTS. 

    No exemptions are made on the basis of an advanced degree (e.g. M.A./M.S. or Ph.D.) from any institution.

    When you complete your application, you will answer questions about your native language and the primary language of instruction at your baccalaureate institution. If either was English, you will not be required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores when you submit your application. No separate documentation is necessary. 

    Although the Graduate School does not have set test minimums for admission, individual departments use these test scores as part of their holistic review of your application. Please check with the department to which you are applying to see if they have a minimum requirement. The Graduate School does require incoming doctoral students who received a score of 25 or below on the TOEFL Speaking section or a 7.5 or below on IELTS Speaking section to participate in a Summer English Language program at Yale in August prior to matriculation. These students are required to demonstrate English proficiency before they are permitted to teach.

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 105

    How to Apply

    Identify the program and degree you want.

    Decide if you will apply for a Ph.D. or a terminal Master’s (M.S., M.A., M.A.S.) in one of the programs available at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. (Note that you will earn one or more Master's degrees en route to a Ph.D.) Learn about the program: its faculty, course offerings, and resources. Read the faculty's research publications. If you can identify and articulate why the program is a good fit for you and show how your preparation and interests align well with it, you will have a strong application.

    A note to students applying to one of Yale’s professional schools or programs:

  • If you are applying for a Ph.D. in Architecture, Environment, Investigative Medicine, Law, Management, Music, Nursing, or Public Health, or for an M.S. in Public Health, or an M.A. in Music, be sure to use the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Ph.D./Master's application.
  • If you are applying for any other degree at one of the University’s professional schools (Art, Architecture, Divinity, Drama, Environment, Law, Management, Medicine, Music, Nursing, and Public Health), visit that school’s website for further instructions. Those programs have separate admissions policies and processes that are administered by the professional schools, not GSAS.

    • Verify the application deadline for your program.

    Application deadlines vary by program, so please see Dates and Deadlines for information about your program of interest. All new students enroll in the fall, and the admissions process begins nearly a year in advance of matriculation.

    Determine what standardized tests you need to take. Register early.

    Some Ph.D. and Master’s degree programs require Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores. Check your program's standardized testing requirement before you apply. In addition, applicants whose native language is not English may need to take an English Language test (TOEFL or IELTS).

    Complete your application.

    Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
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