Concentration: Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner

Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing

Degree: Doctor of Nursing Practice (BSN-DNP)

Important information about applying to Graduate School:

  • Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts and/or Official Foreign Credential Evaluations must
    be received from each college or university attended. For more information on how to send
    transcripts, please visit our website:
  • Supporting documentation: Supplemental documents should be uploaded as separate files as part of the online graduate application. NOTE: You will not be able to submit your application until all the supplemental materials are uploaded.
  • Conduct: A yes answer to either of the conduct questions on the online application will require a written explanation. Additional information may be requested when your application is under review. Applications will not be fully processed until all conduct issues are cleared.
  • Application status: Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.
  • Residency classification: Your residency classification automatically defaults to non-勛圖厙. After you are admitted, the residency officer will request additional documents by email if needed.

Admission Requirements

Domestic Students

Bachelors degree in Nursing with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 from an approved nursing program
Note: International BSN programs are not accredited by U.S. accrediting bodies
Two letters of recommendation from academic and professional references one of whom holds a doctorate
Resume or CV
Current (or eligible for) RN license
Undergraduate Prerequisites: Nursing Research and Statistics
Statement of goals for DNP degree; maximum 500 words
Oral Interview
Satisfactory background check prior to first course

International Students

Bachelors degree in Nursing with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 from an approved nursing program
Note: International BSN programs are not accredited by U.S. accrediting bodies
Two letters of recommendation (academic and professional), one of whom holds a doctorate
Statement of goals for DNP degree; maximum 500 words
Resume or CV
Current (or eligible for) RN license
㎎ndergraduate Prerequisites: Nursing Research and Statistics
Oral Interview
Satisfactory background check prior to first course
A course-by-course evaluation with GPA calculation of international transcripts is required; FAU will evaluate transcripts internally or must be done by NACES member
TOEFL 4.5; IELTS 6.0; Duolingo 110


Contact/Information

Joseph Lotito
Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Building NU-84, Room 116A
Boca Raton Campus Map

(T) 561.297.1109
(E) lotitoj@health.fau.edu
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Application Deadlines

Summer: February 11