Application and Location info for the Nursing DNP – FNP Program
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Get Started – Starts Each Fall Term
Application Deadline
DNP Program: The deadline for completed applications (including all supplemental materials) for Fall 2025 is July 15. Additional applications will be considered on a space available basis. You may contact nursing@unco.edu to see if applications are still being accepted for the upcoming Fall term.
Post-Master's FNP Certificate Program: a limited number of spots are available for each fall term start. Please contact nursing@unco.edu to see if applications are being accepted for the upcoming Fall term, prior to completing your application.
Learn about the UNC Campus and Greeley
Program Coordinator
Michaela Romero, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, ENP-C
michaela.romero@unco.edu
970-351-2207
Application Process
Note: this process is only for the Nursing DNP: FNP program. Applicants for the FNP Certificate progam, please see above.
Applicants must apply to the program through the Nursing Centralized Application Service (NursingCAS). Please submit all required materials by the application deadline to avoid a delay in the evaluation and screening of your application. All official transcripts that will be required for program admission will be submitted to NursingCAS, and do not need to be resubmitted to UNC.
The UNC School of Nursing will review applications following the application deadline. Official admission notifications will be sent in the 2-4 weeks that follow.
Start Your NursingCAS Application
Apply via NursingCAS. The following bullets will support you as you complete the application and material submission process.
In the Nursing CAS application system, click on the "Add Program" tab, search for "University of Northern Colorado" and choose the following program via the "+" icon:
- Post-Bachelor's Doctor of Nursing Practice Family Nurse Practitioner
Items You Will Submit for This Program
You will then continue in the Nursing CAS system to complete the following:
Request 3 academic or professional letters of recommendation from those who can attest to your academic potential and abilities. You will be asked to supply contact information for your recommenders in the application.
Send to NursingCAS an official transcript from each college or university where courses were taken including documentation of a bachelor's degree or higher was earned (or is in progress). Help with Transcripts - NursingCAS.
Current vita or resume.
Copy of current, unencumbered RN license (verification printout or link required).
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A statement of career goals articulating "why now" for your practice doctorate. Prospective DNP applicants must describe their current professional RN role as it relates to their clinical experience(s), clinical advancement(s,) leadership role(s) and career goals as an NP.
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Submission of a brief sample of professional writing (maximum of 10 pages). Examples:
- Describe a scholarly evidence based case study that best exemplifies your practice.
- Describe a current practice related concept including its scope and significance, the patient population and the clinical setting of interest.
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Discuss alternative approaches described in the literature and identify an approach that you might take in addressing the concept.
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A personal interview may be required.
GRE scores are NOT required for this program.
If you are admitted to the program:
International applicants: please visit the International Students Admission Requirements page for information about additional requirements.
