Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - May 15, 2021. Extended Deadline June 8, 2021
Family Nurse Practitioner - May 15, 2021
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - May 15, 2021. Extended Deadline June 8, 2021
Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - May 15, 2021. Extended Deadline June 8, 2021
Application Fee (non-refundable): Nursing CAS $75
Early submission of all application materials is strongly advised.
- All required application materials and documents must be received in order for an
application to be considered complete and before an admission decision can be made.
- Applications and supporting materials received after the program deadline will only be considered on a space-available basis.
The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Form I-20 for F-1 student status or Form DS-2019 for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status cannot be issued by Augusta University for enrollment in this online program per U.S. immigration regulations. Questions? Please email International & Postdoctoral Services Office at ipso@augusta.edu
For Questions About The Program
Janelle Mangrum
Program Manager
(706) 721-3676
jmangrum@augusta.edu
GPA
A minimum overall undergraduate GPA of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and a minimum overall graduate GPA of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Degree Requirement
Minimum of a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or
university. Completion of a pre-licensure program with a Master of Science in Nursing
(MSN) degree may fulfill the minimum degree requirement, which will be determined
on a case by case basis. To be used to satisfy degree requirement, evaluation of foreign
educational transcripts must show degree(s) earned that are the U.S. equivalency of
degree(s) required by the program.
Prerequisite Coursework
Applicants must have completed a 3 credit hour undergraduate or graduate statistics or biostatistics course with a grade of "B" or higher.
Official Transcripts
Official transcripts are required from all universities and colleges ever attended. Only in the case of transcripts from international colleges/universities will an official course-by-course transcript evaluation be accepted in lieu of an official transcript. Official transcripts should be sent to NursingCAS. To remain official, all transcripts must remain in the original, unopened, sealed and stamped/signed envelope from the Registrar's office of the issuing institution. Alternatively, NursingCAS will accept official electronic transcripts from the registrar's office at your prior institution. Electronic transcripts should be directed to nursingcasinfo@nursingcas.org
Transcript/Credential Evaluation of Foreign Transcripts
An official, professional course-by-course evaluation based on official transcripts
and documents is required for all foreign educational transcripts and documents from
one of the following three credentials evaluation services: Josef Silny & Associates,
Inc., World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE).
Silny and WES are recommended. Official transcript evaluations based on unofficial
transcripts, documents or copies will not fulfill this requirement.
Letters of Recommendation
As part of the online NursingCAS application process, applicants provide the names
and current email addresses for three individuals they have asked to serve as their
referees. Referees should be individuals qualified to critically assess the applicant's
prior academic (usually college professors), employment, artistic, research and/or
clinical experience (clinical or research supervisor/manager) and qualifications (as
applicable) as well as the applicant's potential as a graduate student in the field/program
selected. Once the online application is submitted, each referee will receive an email
notification directing him/her to the online site where he/she can complete the reference
form and submit his/her letter of recommendation.
Standardized Test Requirements
N/A
TOEFL Requirements (if applicable)
The official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test scores are required
for applicants whose first language is not English. The TOEFL exam must be taken
within 2 years of the date of application. The Augusta University institution code
for submission of TOEFL scores is 5406. Please do not select a department code.
The minimum scores are:
Prerequisite Coursework
Applicants must have completed a 3 credit hour undergraduate or graduate statistics or biostatistics course with a grade of "B" or higher.
Interview Video
Applicants will be selected to create an video interview based on an initial review of submitted application materials. Selected applicants will be notified directly by the program with instructions for creating and uploading the video.
Resume or CV
Including date of most recent revision. This item is uploaded directly into NursingCAS.
Essay
Included within the application, applicants must submit a 500 word minimum written essay describing the role of a Doctor of Nursing Practice professional in the health care environment, address your specific area of clinical concentration you currently have or are applying for (FNP/PNP/ACNP/ETC), how this DNP prepared specialty will impact health care and health care outcomes and how this degree fits with the applicant’s professional goals. Inclusion of references and citations is encouraged.
Licensure
A current active unrestricted license to practice nursing in the State of Georgia or eligibility for a Georgia RN license is required. Please upload a copy of the license directly into NursingCAS, if available. If ineligible for licensure at time of admission, proof of an unrestricted GA nursing license is required prior to the end of the first semester.
Experience
One year of professional nursing experience is recommended, but not required, prior
to beginning clinical courses.
For more information, please contact the DNP Program Office at 706-721-3676
Proof of Lawful Presence
In accordance with Board of Regents Policy 4.1.6, all applicants for admission to
Augusta University are required to provide validation of lawful presence in the United
States. Acceptance to Augusta University is conditional until lawful presence is verified.
ALL applicants who are US Citizens must submit documentation that verifies his/her
lawful presence in the United States at time of application to the Office of Admissions.
Testing and Disability Services
The Office of Disability Services provides a variety of services and accommodations
to meet the needs of disability related concerns in accordance with the Americans
with Disability Act – Amended Act (2008), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,
and Board of Regents' policies. Accommodations for students with disabilities are
made on an Individual basis. For more information, please email or visit the Testing & Disability Services website.
Council of Graduate Schools April 15 Resolution
Augusta University supports the Council Of Graduate Schools Resolution concerning the acceptance of an offer of financial support (such as a graduate scholarship,
fellowship, traineeship, or assistantship) for the next academic year by a prospective
or enrolled graduate student. Students are under no obligation to respond to offers of financial support prior to
April 15. The complete resolution and full list of members and institutions that support it
can be found on the CGS website.
Application Review
The program/academic college for which you are applying will review your application and supporting documents. Interviews will be scheduled and considered, as applicable to individual programs. Taken together, the whole of your application should demonstrate substantial preparation for graduate study in the field for which you are seeking admittance.
Decision Notification
Upon recommendation of the program/academic college, The Graduate School will review
your credentials and applicant profile and make a formal, official decision for your
admittance. Official notice of your admission can only come from the Dean of The Graduate
School via notification from Augusta University's Office of Academic Admissions.
