Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion

What you'll study

The program advances clinical and leadership skills required for advanced practice nursing and promoting improved healthcare outcomes. Coursework covers attainment of FNP advanced-practice status, cross-cultural healthcare, ethical decision-making and organizational leadership, and responses to healthcare system challenges. Program-specific course codes listed by the university include:

• DNP-702
• DNP-710
• DNP-712
• DNP-714
• DNP-715
• DNP-740
• DNP-750
• DNP-760
• DNP-770
• DNP-780
• DNP-781
• DNP-782
• DNP-783
• DNP-795
• DNP-810
• DNP-811
• DNP-812
• DNP-820
• DNP-835
• DNP-870

Entry requirements

Applicants must submit the Division of Doctoral Nursing application for the Bachelor to DNP - FNP program, a transcript showing a completed baccalaureate degree in nursing from an institution accredited by agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and CHEA and holding national nursing programmatic accreditation (CCNE, ACEN, CNEA), and a current unencumbered RN license. Minimum undergraduate GPA for regular admission is 3.25 (4.0 scale) based on at least 30 hours at the baccalaureate institution. Conditional admission may be offered to applicants with a 3.0 GPA who then must earn a 3.0 graduate GPA after 9 doctoral credits; a B- or lower while conditionally admitted leads to administrative withdrawal. Additional required items include a resume/CV, a 2–3 page narrative of practice experience and goals, proficiency with Word/Excel/PowerPoint, and completion of a criminal background check upon admission and before NP practicum courses. International applicants must meet TOEFL or IELTS score thresholds (TOEFL: paper 600 / computer 250 / internet 100; IELTS: 6.5). The Division may request an interview and, when necessary, letters of professional reference.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared to pursue Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) roles and to practice as Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs). The program also prepares clinicians for leadership positions in public health, non-profit organizations, hospitals, and clinics, with opportunities across primary care and community settings.

Scholarships & funding angle

Financial aid options noted by the university include grants, loans, scholarships, veterans’ benefits and employer reimbursement. Program tuition is presented per credit and the university provides cost sheets and an estimated cost of attendance via its financial aid webpage; applicable fees for resources and prerequisite or elective courses may be additional. Prospective students can request cost sheets from an enrollment counselor.