Students can enter the DNP program (Family Nurse Practitioner track or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner track) after earning their BSN degree. Students and applicants should follow all admission and course policies and procedures listed under the applicable track: MS in Family Nurse Practitioner and MS in Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, followed by DNP course programming.

Doctor of Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner)

Doctor of Nursing (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner)

Family Nurse Practitioner (M.S.)

Nurse Practitioner (Family Nurse Practitioner Across the Lifespan)

Total Required for M.S. Component: 39

40 credits required for M.S. Degree Completion

Continuing Practicum courses include:

Students who receive grades below B in courses other than those listed above are subject to the overall policies of the graduate school. Students on probation can take other preparation or supportive courses while on probation.

Post-Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice (F.N.P to D.N.P)

An individual gap analysis assessment will be made of each applicant's transcripts to determine what additional courses or clinical hours may be needed to satisfy the DNP requirements.

Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatric Mental Health Track (M.S.)

Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric Mental Health)

Doctor of Nursing: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (D.N.P.)

An individual gap analysis will be made of each applicant’s transcripts to determine what additional courses or clinical hours may be needed to satisfy the DNP requirements.

In addition to the general regulations, all matriculated students in the Post-Baccalaureate DNP program must fulfill these requirements:

1. Completion of 39 credit-hours (Master of Science), and completion of the 34-credits at the Doctoral level.
2. Students on academic probation are limited to six credits per semester while on probation.
   1. Students in Graduate Nursing Programs are expected to maintain a cumulative and semester GPA of 3.0. Students who do not maintain this GPA will be reviewed by the Progression and Retention Committee for academic consequences. A student who has less than a 3.0 GPA in either semester or cumulative, at any time will be placed on academic probation for the next semester or summer session. At the end of the probation period, the student’s file will be reviewed by the program Graduate Progression and Retention committee. If the student’s cumulative or semester GPA is a minimum of 3.0, the student will be removed from probation.
   2.  If the student does not achieve the 3.0 cumulative or semester GPA after a first probation, the graduate progression and retention committee may consider a second semester of probation. If a minimum of 3.0 GPA (cumulative or semester) is not achieved after a second probation, the student will automatically be ineligible to continue in their program.
   3. A student will be allowed probationary status for no more than two semesters during the entire graduate program. The student will automatically be ineligible to continue in their program if in excess of two semesters.
3. Students cannot register for clinical courses in the Post-Baccalaureate DNP program until formally accepted into the program.
4. Family Nurse Practitioner DNP students are required to receive at least a B in all courses required for the FNP degree. Students who receive less than a B, including a B-, C+, C or lower in these courses, will have to repeat that course, will be placed on probation and cannot take any of the clinical practicum courses until they raise their grade in the applicable course to at least a B. They are also limited to six credits while on probation.
5. Student responsibilities: The nurse practitioner program is a demanding program in coursework, time, commitment and financial obligation. Due to these responsibilities for the program, students should seriously evaluate the impact that employment may have on their clinical performance and academic progress.
6. Refer to the School of Nursing Graduate Handbook, for a full list of academic and progression regulations.

In addition to the general requirements for graduate programs at D’Youville, applicants for the master of science degree in Post-BSN DNP program must present the following:

1. Completed online graduate application for admission (no application fee).

2. Completion of a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a CCNE or NLNAC (ACEN) accredited program at a college or university in the US (or by the CNO in Ontario).

3. GPA for admissions decisions:

     A. GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or greater is required for unconditional admission to master’s programs.

     B.  GPA of 2.75-2.99 is eligible for provisional admission status. Students must successfully complete two faculty determined graduate courses with a grade of B or better in the first semester to attain full admission in the second semester of study.  Students who earn a grade less than B will not be permitted to repeat the course and will be ineligible to continue in the program.

     C. Applicants with a GPA of 2.70-2.74 and a baccalaureate degree in nursing earned more than five years ago and who have achieved significant professional success as documented on curricula vitae are eligible for consideration of provisional admission.

4. Official transcripts from all college/ universities attended. Non - U.S. students must submit ‘course-by-course’ evaluation (or equivalent) of all college and/or university transcripts through the World Education Services (WES) or other approved foreign transcript evaluation agencies.

5. An overall G.P.A. of at least 3.0. Applicants with a baccalaureate degree in nursing, earned more than five years ago, with an overall G.P.A. less than 3.0 but more than or equal to 2.7, who have achieved significant professional success as documented on curricula vitae, may submit an application for consideration. Preferential admissions will be given to applicants with a G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher.

6. Active unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse in New York or in Ontario for Canadian students.

7. A current CPR certification with a psychomotor component.

8. One year of practice as a registered nurse with a baccalaureate degree is required.

9. Baccalaureate-level health assessment, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and a 3-cr statistics course or equivalent.

10. Two references on clinical performance with one reference from an advanced practice nurse (NP) or a physician attesting to clinical knowledge, skills, leadership and the ability to be a good NP candidate. Other acceptable references include supervisors, managers or a former professor.

11. Writing assignment on your philosophy of nursing, 2 pages in length, double space and 12-point font that includes philosophy of nursing focused on past experience, what influencing nursing has had on your career, why you chose to pursue this degree, how you see this degree enhancing your career and how you will utilize this degree to advance patient care and health care outcomes.

12. A student who meets the entry requirements and is currently or previously enrolled in a nurse practitioner program at another college or university must obtain a letter from that School of Nursing stating the student is in good standing, not on probation, and able to register for classes. Students who were dismissed for any reason from a graduate nursing program will not be considered for admission.

13. Applicants who work full-time are not eligible for planned 3-year completion of the  track.