Advanced Studies in Family Nurse Practitioner: Admission Requirements
| Application Fee | $50 |
| Online Application Form | Start application |
| Official Transcripts | All students seeking enrollment in the Certificate of Advanced Studies in Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Education, and Nursing Leadership must hold a Master’s in Nursing degree from an accredited nursing program. |
| Letters of Recommendation | Provide two letters of recommendation from professional colleagues at the BSN level or higher. |
| GPA | 3.0 GPA Applicants with a GPA below the minimum may be admitted at the department’s discretion. A GPA letter will be required. |
| Work Experience | 2,000 hours of work experience documented by your HR department. Unencumbered RN license in the state in which you reside. |
| Personal Statement | Detail your personal and professional goals and explain how this program will help you bring them to life. The statement of interest must include well-constructed responses to the following: 1. Describe how your professional experiences have prepared you for future education in the role which is the focus of your desired track. 2. Describe your plans to alter your work, professional and /or personal obligations in order to have time needed to successfully complete graduate course and clinical work. 3. Identify one significant contemporary issue/problem in the current US health care system and discuss how members of the nursing discipline can help address/solve the issue/problem. |
| Successful Background Check | Not Required for Admission. Approved background check and fingerprints required at the time of clinical courses. Students shall be drug-screened through arrangements made by the school and the screening agency. Students are responsible for the cost of all screenings. You may be denied participation and placement at a clinical agency based on the background or drug screening findings and the clinical agency’s pre-employment screening policy. Withdrawal from the program will be necessary if you cannot be placed in a clinical agency to meet program practicum requirements. |
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Transfer Credit
You may transfer in up to 9 credits for previously completed coursework equivalent to NUR 604 Advanced Pathophysiology, NUR 615 Advanced Pharmacology I, and NUR 611 Advanced Health Assessment & Diagnostic Reasoning I. Note that we require official transcripts from all colleges you’ve attended, as well as a transcript showing the degree awarded.
Shortly after you receive your letter of admission, you will receive an evaluation of your transfer credits from the Registrar’s Office. If you want to review possible credit eligibility ahead of time, use TES® (Transfer Evaluation System).
International Students
If you are seeking enrollment as an international student, please submit the following:
| Application Fee | $50 |
| Online Application Form | Start application |
| English Language Proficiency Test | If English is not your first language, submit your test scores for either the TOEFL or IELTS. Utica requires a TOEFL score of 550 written, 213 computer-based, 79 internet-based and IELTS of 6.0 |
| Official Transcripts | As part of the admissions process, we require an evaluation of your overseas degree and transcripts to determine their equivalence to a U.S. bachelor’s degree. You may use the following universal organization: https://www.wes.org. |
| Letter of Support from Employer | Using a form provided by Utica, you’ll submit a letter of support from your current employer. |
When to Apply
You can apply right now using our online application form. We accept applications throughout the year for enrollment into our spring, summer, and fall terms. You’ll receive a response from the admissions department within 2–3 weeks.