The Doctor of Nursing Practice – Family Nurse Practitioner encourages qualified applicants from other countries to apply to the DNP-FNP program. An F-1 student is a non-immigrant who is pursuing a “full course of study” to achieve a specific educational or professional objective, at an academic institution in the United States that has been designated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to offer courses of study to such students, and has been enrolled in SEVIS (the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System).
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Qualified applicants must have:
- Bachelors of Science/Arts in Nursing OR Masters Science/Arts in Nursing
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher from BSN/BAN; Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher from MSN/MAN
- 1 years of RN experience and current clinical practice highly recommended
- Evidence of current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse. Ability to obtain a Minnesota RN license required. Other state licenses may be required for clinical rotations.
Transfer Admissions
Students may apply to Augsburg as a transfer student. Transfer students follow the same procedure as new applicants. Up to 9 post-baccalaureate graduate credits (9 semester credit hours) of appropriate didactic coursework may be transferred into the DNP program (See Evaluation of Transfer Credit in Academic Programs and Policies). Students may petition the Doctor of Nursing Practice – Family Nurse Practitioner faculty for approval of transfer of credit. Transfer credits will be evaluated on an individual basis. The only courses that will be considered for transfer credit are those whose course content is comparable to course content in the Doctor of Nursing Practice – Family Nurse Practitioner program.
DEADLINES
The application opens September 1st with admission is on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to submit an application early to ensure a smooth transition. Once enrollment reaches capacity, the program will begin a waitlist. Students who are remaining on the waitlist at the time of program start will be guaranteed a spot for the following cohort year.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Complete the online application form.
- Current resume/CV
- A professional essay responding to the posted question on the admission application
- One professional reference, preferably from a supervisor, manager, prior faculty, or advanced practice provide (NP, PA, MD, etc)
- Clinical/Practice Hours (only masters-prepared applicants): Documentation of practice hours for Masters-Prepared applicants will be requested upon acceptance to the program. A maximum of 600 practice hours may be transferred from a nationally accredited masters in nursing program. If the university/college you attended does not record the practice hours on your transcript, a letter from your college or university department can be submitted upon acceptance to the program.
- Personal interview with Augsburg Nursing faculty
- Applicants must submit an official transcript(s) from the institution granting the Bachelor’s degree and from the most recently attended institution, if not the same.
- The Program Director may ask for additional transcripts if determined to be necessary.
Transcripts
Applicants must submit an official transcript(s) from the regionally-accredited institution granting the Bachelor’s degree and from the most recently attended institution, if not the same. Military veterans are required to submit all official transcripts from previously attended institutions to qualify for military benefits.
In the case where prerequisite requirements exist or transfer credits or waivers are sought, official transcripts are required from institutions at which the prerequisites or equivalents were completed. The Program Director may ask for additional transcripts if determined to be necessary.
International Transcript Evaluations
Augsburg requires an evaluation of credentials for any transcript(s) from an institution outside of the United States.
This evaluation should include the following:
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- Analysis of credentials to determine if your degree is equivalent to an accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree.
- Verification that the degree is equivalent, at a minimum, to a four-year US bachelors degree is required.
- Course by course evaluation to show your complete course listing with credit values and grades received for each course.
- Calculation of grade point average to demonstrate your cumulative grade point average using the standard U.S. grading system, i.e., A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0.0.
- Translation to English (if applicable)
Evaluations can be accepted from World Education Services, SpanTran Pathways – Augsburg University, Educational Credential Evaluators, or any NACES accredited organization. Learn more about NACES and find a list of accredited evaluators at NACES.org
Augsburg may waive the foreign credential evaluation if an official transcript provides sufficient information to determine credit and degree equivalency. This includes but is not limited to students who have earned a Master’s level degree or higher in the United States and those who have completed coursework as part of a study abroad experience.
Non-degree seeking students may submit an unofficial transcript as part of their non-degree application. However, depending on the course of study, Augsburg may request an official transcript and foreign credit evaluation.
Submit transcripts directly to the Graduate Admissions Office by electronic transfer or by mail.
By electronic transfer: admissiondocs@augsburg.edu (if prompted by your institution for an email address)
By mail:
Graduate Admissions Office, CB 65
Augsburg University
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454
*PLEASE NOTE: Students must request official transcripts through a verified transcript service. Most commonly used are National Clearinghouse or Parchment. Check the degree-granting institutions website for the appropriate service to request. Any copies uploaded to the application are considered UNOFFICIAL and will not be accepted.*
English Language Proficiency
To fulfill Augsburg University’s Graduate Applicant English Language Proficiency Requirement, all applicants must provide evidence of a sufficient command of both written and spoken English. Non-native English language speakers may be exempt from this requirement and request a waiver based on the successful demonstration of one of the following (applicants may be asked to provide official documentation):
- Completion of a previous undergraduate or graduate degree at a college or university within the United States.
- Completion of a previous undergraduate or graduate degree at an English-speaking college or university in any country where English is the sole or dominant language.
- Completion of one academic year of transferable college level English courses (e.g.: English 101 and English 102) at a college or university within the United States, with equivalent grades of a B or higher.
Outside of the waiver able exemptions listed above, prospective international graduate students may demonstrate English language proficiency through one of the following:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
- Minimum score of 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) with a sub-score of 20 on the written and 20 on the speaking sections. (The Augsburg University TOEFL code is 6014.)
- Score of 8.5 or better on the TOEFL Essentials exam.
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- Score report of 6.5.
- Duolingo English Exam
- Score of 105.
- Minnesota English Language Program (MELP): Successful completion of all required Level 4: High-Advanced ESL classes. Completed coursework must be documented by MELP and sent directly to Augsburg University. Students should contact their MELP advisor to request an English Proficiency Letter.
Score reports must be sent to Augsburg directly from the testing center. Score reports must be for exams completed within the last two years. Please contact your Admissions representative to inquire about any tests not reflected here.
In addition to the requirements noted above, applicants who have graduated from a foreign nursing program may request the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) (www.cgfns.org) to forward their educational credentials report to the Minnesota State Board of Nursing. Once their credentials are verified, applicants must apply for licensure and demonstrate successful passing of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).
Nurses who have previously submitted CGFNS credential verification in a state other than Minnesota, who have passed the NCLEX, will be considered for admission and must meet the same residency requirements expected of all students.
Certificate of Finances
Certification of Finances
In order to review your application for admission and process your Form I-20, the following documents must be received:
- Completed Augsburg Certification of Finances form
- Proof of funding as demonstrated by supporting financial documents (such as bank statements – current within three months; Government Support Letter; etc…)
- Copy of the first page your passport
Students with current F-1 status through another university in the United States: You will need to have your SEVIS record transferred from your current institution to Augsburg. The SEVIS Transfer form must be completed by you and your Designated School Official. You will need to present your Augsburg letter of admissions to the DSO when submitting your transfer request. This form may be returned to Augsburg by e-mail.
ADMITTED STUDENT REQUIREMENTS
Students are expected to complete the following requirements once admitted to the program:
- Evidence of a completed undergraduate statistics course before enrolling in the Nursing Research course (NUR520) & the associated practicum (NUR520P).
- Satisfactory results of a certified federal criminal background check for clinical placement. Additional testing may be required for clinical placement, e.g., alcohol, drug testing, HIV testing, etc.