Doctor of Nursing Practice, Nurse Executive

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.

Minimum of a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited college or university. A Bachelor of Science (BSN) and / or a master’s in a non-nursing health related field (such as MPH, MHA) will be considered on a case by case basis. 

All 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.

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.

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.

None are required for this program.

English proficiency exam scores are required for applicants whose first language is not English. Augusta University will accept official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Test (IELTS) exam scores. Official exam scores must be taken within 2 years of the date of application. The Augusta University institution code for submission of TOEFL or IELTS scores is 5406. Please do not select a department code.

TOEFL Minimum Overall Score: 79 internet based or 213 computer based
IELTS Minimum Overall Band Score: 6.5

An English proficiency exam is not required for graduate applicants who submit proof of earning a Baccalaureate, Master’s or Doctoral degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college/university.

Please visit the International Student webpage for more information.

Applicants also must have completed a 3 credit hour undergraduate or graduate statistics or biostatistics course with a grade of "B" or higher.     

Applicants must submit a CV or Resume that includes the date of most recent revision. This item is uploaded directly into NursingCAS.

Included within the application, applicants must submit a 500 word minimum written essay. Include an overview of how the selected program will enhance your knowledge, skills and abilities in your current or future position and how you will impact healthcare outcomes.  

Note: Evidence of writing competence will be evaluated through the candidate’s prepared essay submitted with the application and also by a written response to an essay question given during the admission interview.

 Proof of unrestricted RN license from state where applicant is practicing at the time of application. This item is uploaded directly into NursingCAS. 

Proof of national certification as a Nurse Executive, Advanced (NE-BC / NEA-BC) by the American Nurse Credentialing Center. Other national advanced leadership certifications will be considered on a case by case basis. These items are uploaded directly into NursingCAS. Applicants who are not currently certified will be considered for conditional admission and must pass the approved certification exam prior to completing 12–credit hours of DNP course work.  

 A minimum of a 1000 post-baccalaureate practice hours are required for completion of the DNP degree. Applicants who do not have sufficient clinical hours will be required to complete additional clinical hours as determined by the Program Director.

Applicants must submit the Verification of Post-Baccalaureate Clinical and Practice Hours Form (Link to form is found below) as part of the application to certify total number of clinical practice hours in previous MSN or Post-Master's Certificate program(s). Applicants who submit documentation of certification as a nurse executive that requires a Master’s degree do not need to submit the Verification of Post-Baccalaureate Clinical and Practice Hours Form 

Verification of Post-Baccalaureate Clinical and Practice Hours Form

NOTE: Post-Baccalaureate Clinic and Practice Hours: All DNP graduates must complete a total of 1000 hours of supervised clinical practice as mandated by the American Academy of Colleges of Nursing.

Minimum of one year experience in a leadership role.

NOTE: Accepted students must attend a face-to-face orientation and face-to-face defense. 

For more information, please contact the DNP Program Office at 706-721-3676 

Applicants will be selected to create an interview video 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.