Doctor of Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health (DNP)

Applicants to D’Youville’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) degree program require the following:

1. Completion of a master's degree with specialty preparation as an advanced practice nurse (nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, nurse anesthetist or nurse midwife) from a CCNE or NLNAC accredited program at a college or university (or CNO in Ontario).
2. Minimum graduate grade point average of 3.25 (based on a 4.0 system).
3. Official transcripts from each college or university attended; this must include all undergraduate and graduate work.
4. Copy of an active, unencumbered license as a professional registered nurse and advanced practice certification in New York state or Ontario.
5. Current CPR certification with a psychomotor component.
6. Copy of current national certification (or exam-eligibility) as an advanced practice nursing in a specialty area (where applicable).
7. Documentation of the number of clinical hours completed in prior master's degree program.
8. Three letters of reference; the faculty prefer that one come from a college-level professor if possible and at least one from an employer or colleague with an advanced or terminal degree, focusing on the applicant's potential for success in the doctoral program.

Canadian RN students must submit two licensure items:

• A copy of original Certificate of Registration (issued upon passing of initial examination)
• A copy of Annual Registration Renewal (showing current unencumbered license)

An applicant may choose to submit GRE scores if they believe their application does not adequately reflect their potential to succeed in a doctoral program.Border

Commuter Status for Part time Canadian students:
Canadian Applicants interested in commuting to D’Youville University should review the information listed regarding ‘Canadian Border Commuters’, on the F-1 Status page.

Applicants to Doctor of Nursing Practice (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) degree program must complete the following undergraduate course prerequisites:

• Statistics

Canadian students must submit a 'course-by-course' evaluation (or equivalent) of all Canadian college and/or university transcripts through the World Education Services (WES).

Use the Online Course Equivalency database to see whether the courses you've taken at other institutions can be counted towards a degree at D'Youville.

Students may transfer up to nine graduate credits with grades of B or better into their program at the discretion of the program director. Credits must be earned from an accredited institution in courses required by the program being pursued.