Curriculum

• DNP Primary Care: Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner 2019-20 (PDF)
• DNP Primary Care: Family Nurse Practitioner 2019-20 (PDF)

Project Documents

• DNP Project Manual (PDF)
• DNP Project Committee Form (PDF)

Graduation Requirements

A grade point average of 3.0, successful completion of all clinical experiences, and a comprehensive examination are required for graduation. Refer to class year curriculum sheets for credit hours required for graduation.

The UVM Course Catalogue details specific requirements as designated by catalogue year. Academic standards are outlined in the Nursing Graduate Student Handbook (PDF).

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, OR, bachelor's degree in another field for the Direct Entry into Professional Nursing (DEPN), OR, associate degree in nursing with a baccalaureate degree in another field
• Eligibility for licensure as an RN in Vermont
• College grade point average of 3.0 or higher
• Three letters of recommendation
• Prerequisite courses
  • Basic physical assessment
  • Undergraduate statistics
• Practice experience preferred

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are not required but may complement your application.

Complete the UVM online graduate application. Include the following information with the UVM application:

Applications for graduate admission must be submitted online to the UVM Graduate College. The application form requires:

• General application and associated fee
• Three letters of recommendation,
• Official transcript of all colleges attended
• Official Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores (UVM Code: 3920). The College will accept both the old and new version of the GRE. Scores must be received by the application deadline.
• Statement of purpose (personal summary of interest)

Financial Aid

For information about financing your education, contact the UVM Financial Aid Office.

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How long will the program take a full-time student to complete?

A full-time student with a master's degree in nursing should expect to complete the program in 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 years. For a student entering with a bachelor's degree in nursing, the minimum expected time commitment is 3 1/2 years. (Please note: Full-time status for graduate students is 9 credits per semester.)

Will courses be online or on campus?

We anticipate a hybrid model with some online courses and some on-campus courses.

What about financial aid and tuition costs for the program?

For current information about financial aid, tuition, and fees, refer to the Student Financial Services website. For questions about in-state or out-of-state residency, refer to the Registrar's Residency Policy.

How will I know my transcripts and other materials have been received?

UVM will notify you when application materials are received.

When will I learn whether I have been accepted to the program?

Complete applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis (completed applications submitted prior to deadline will be reviewed within 6 weeks of submission).