Nursing Admission Requirements

1. Admission to the university. Apply here. (Admission to Spalding University does not guarantee you admission to the nursing program. You must apply to the School of Nursing.)
2. Minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.75 in college courses
3. Successful completion of the TEAS (minimum of 60 percent on reading and math)
4. Successful completion of a certified assistant (CNA) course or demonstration of competencies
5. Completion of all University Studies prior to the start of upper division nursing courses
6. A grade of C or higher is required in the following prerequisite courses:
   1. BIO 261 Human Anatomy
   2. BIO 262 Human Anatomy Lab
   3. BIO 263 Human Physiology
   4. BIO 264 Human Physiology Lab
   5. BIO 256 Intro to Microbiology
   6. BIO 257 Intro to Microbiology Lab
   7. PSY 103 Psychological Systems
   8. PHIL 154 Ethics
   9. US 100 Successful Student Strategies

1. 1. Admission to the university. Apply here. (Admission to Spalding University does not guarantee you admission to the nursing program. You must apply to the School of Nursing.)
2. 2. A bachelor’s or higher degree in another discipline
3. Minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.75 or higher in college courses
4. Successful completion of a certified assistant (CNA) course
5. A grade of C or higher is required in the following prerequisite courses:
   1. BIO 261 Human Anatomy
   2. BIO 262 Human Anatomy Lab
   3. BIO 263 Human Physiology
   4. BIO 264 Human Physiology Lab
   5. BIO 256 Intro to Microbiology
   6. BIO 257 Intro to Microbiology Lab
   7. PSY 103 Psychological Systems
   8. BIO 301 Pathophysiology
   9. HS 350 Research in Health Science or an equivalent research course 

1. Admission to the university.  Apply here. (Admission to Spalding University does not guarantee you admission to the nursing program. You must apply to the School of Nursing.)
2. An active, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse

Application Deadline

The MSN program accepts the application on a rolling basis. However, applicants are encouraged to complete the application and all supplemental items by Feb 15. Qualified applicants will be admitted first come, first served until capacity.  Apply to the MSN program at any time.

Classes begin May 1 each year.

Admission Requirements

1. A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
2. Nursing degree from a NLNAC or CCNE accredited program
3. A $30 non-refundable application fee
4. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate study (including transcript from Spalding if applicable)
5. An unencumbered RN license
6. Two letters of recommendation (written by a current or previous employer)
7. A two-page essay detailing applicant’s professional goals and how graduate study will support these goals

Track your application

Our ‘My Account’ applicant portal page is the place to view, update and submit information to your application. You have access to:

• Update your profile
• Submit your application
• View your application
• Upload additional supplemental documents required for admission

Application confirmation

Upon submitting your application, you will be directed to a confirmation page, and you can check your application status. Your application status will change from submitted to complete once all supplemental items have been received.

Transfer

You are allowed to transfer up to 6 credit hours if they match the course description(s) of Spalding University courses. Faculty determine if courses are compatible.

1. A completed application emailed to Susan Vogt-O’Keefe or mailed to: Spalding University Doctor of Nursing Practice, c/o Susan Vogt-O’Keefe, 851 S. Fourth St., Louisville, KY 40203.
2. A master’s degree in nursing or equivalent (i.e. Master of Public Health) from an accredited program.
3. A cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale).
4. A current unencumbered RN license or privilege to practice in the state where practicum hours will be earned.
5. A current resume or curriculum vitae.
6. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate study must be provided.
7. Three letters of reference, one of which is preferably from faculty in applicant’s previous program of graduate study.
8. Documentation of clinical hours accrued during attainment of MSN (or equivalent) degree (see the Post-Baccalaureate Verification of Clinical Hours Form).
9. Submission of an essay delineating understanding of the DNP role with a brief description of a proposed idea for an advanced practice nursing quality improvement project (500 word limit).
10. A telephone or personal interview is not required, but may be requested.

DNP Admission Materials