Neonatal nurse practitioner How to apply

How to apply

Fulfill the admission requirements

• BSN from a college or university nationally recognized by a nursing accrediting agency (CCNE or AACN).
• The GPA required for admission is a 3.2 on a 4.0 scale (calculated on the last 60 hours of their BSN degree).
• Current unencumbered Missouri licensure or unencumbered licensure in the state in which the student completes clinical requirements.
• The following two courses are prerequisites to progression in the MSN and DNP program; however they can be taken at UMKC along with your program of study in the first semester (it is strongly recommended to complete prior to applying).
  • Graduate level statistics course with a minimum grade of B and a free-standing undergraduate health assessment course which needs to be completed in the first summer or fall semester with a minimum grade of B.
• Personal interviews are required.
• Applicants must have the equivalent of 2 years of full-time clinical practice experience (within the last 5 years) as an RN in the care of critically ill neonates or infants with the majority of experience being in a level III or level IV NICU. 

Gather your papers

• Transcripts.
• Letters of recommendation.
• Résumé.
• Proof of RN licensure.