Pediatric nurse practitioner How to apply

How to apply

Fulfill the admission requirements:

• A minimum of one-year, full-time equivalent clinical experience within the past three years is required for admission. The practitioner in this role is responsible for independent and collaborative decision making with direct accountability for clinical judgement.
• BSN or MSN 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) or a minimum of 3.2 for their MSN.
• 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.

Gather your papers

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