BSN-DNP

(1) BSN to DNP Family Nurse Pract  – ALL SEMESTERS
(2) BSN to DNP Psyc/Mental Health – ALL SEMESTERS
(3) BSN to DNP Nurse Executive Leader – SUMMER AND FALL ONLY (No Spring Intake)

Application Deadlines:

Summer Semester- April 15th
Fall Semester- July 15th
Spring Semester – November 15th

The Post MSN DNP

Program admits students once per year in the Fall semester.  Completed application and submissions are due by July 15th.

 

POST-MSN DNP Program:

Checklist of materials to be submitted for application to the Post MSN DNP Program:

1. APPLY to the university for graduate school and submit materials requested (for example, immunization documentation).  You may use this link. 
2. HAVE all Official Transcripts from every degree granting college or university previously attended sent to Southeastern, Office of Admissions, Box 10752, Hammond, LA 70402. 
3. COMPLETE the Following Online Graduate Student Information Form.
4. SUBMIT the following to Graduate Admissions:
   1. Evidence of current, unencumbered U.S. nursing licensure Licensure Verification (no restrictions).
      1. RN license
      2. APRN license, if applicable.
   2. Current resume or curriculum vitae including the applicant’s full name, address, telephone number(s), email address(s), academic preparations, degrees held, honors, awards, special interest, work history, and other relevant information.
   3. Verification of clinical hours from MSN Program/s using this form.
   4. A Statement of Purpose, prepared by the applicant which addresses the following:
      1. Applicant’s goals for doctoral study which are congruent with DNP Program goals (See The Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice which can be accessed at https://www.aacnnursing.org/Portals/42/AcademicNursing/pdf/Essentials-2021.pdf).
      2. Focused area of interest for a DNP Project.
      3. How acquiring the DNP degree is important to fulfillment of the applicant’s career goals. The document must be typewritten, double-spaced, in 12-point, Times New Roman font and should be no longer than three pages in length.
   5. Three recommendation statements using the Recommendation Form from individuals who can attest to the applicant’s capacity for doctoral study:
      1. One recommendation statement must be from a former faculty member in a nursing program, a current or former nursing supervisor or nursing leader
      2. One recommendation statement must be from someone who can attest to the competencies and expertise of the applicant at the Advanced Practice level.
      3. The third recommendation statement may be from an individual of the applicant’s choice, however, the individual should address the applicant’s ability to successfully complete doctoral nursing education program.

 

BSN to DNP Program:

Checklist of Materials to be submitted for application to the BSN to DNP Program:

1. Apply to the university for graduate school through the www.southeastern.edu and submit materials requested (for example, immunization form).
2. Have all official transcripts sent to Southeastern, Office of Admissions, Box 10752, Hammond LA  70402.
3. Submit the following to the Graduate Nursing Office in a single envelope (address below).
   1. A curriculum vita (resume) including the applicant’s full name, address, telephone number(s), email address(s), academic preparations, degrees held, honors, awards, special interest, work history, and relevant information.
   2. Evidence of a valid, unencumbered Louisiana Registered Nurse license.
   3. A Statement of Purpose, prepared by the applicant which addresses the following:
      1.  applicant’s goals for doctoral study which are congruent with DNP Program
      2. program goals (See The Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing
   4. Two Letters of Recommendation (using the recommendation form) from individuals who can attest to the applicant’s capacity and commitment for study at the masters’ level and potential for academic success.  One letter should be from a former faculty and the other from a nursing supervisor.  Each recommendation form must be enclosed in a sealed envelope with the recommender’s signature over the seal of the envelope.

 

After completing the student portion of the form, you will need to provide two references, who will submit it on your behalf via the following:

 

EMAIL: From an institutional or corporate email address, your references can email the form to:

[email protected]     OR

 

MAIL:

Attn: Graduate Admissions Office
North Campus Main Building
SLU Box 10752
Hammond, LA 70402

             

For More Information Contact: 

Dr. Susan Prude, DNP Program Coordinator
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
SLU 10448
Kinesiology & Health Studies, Room 1010
Hammond LA 70402
Office: (985) 549-5045 Fax to (985) 549-5087
Email: [email protected]