- Completed Nursing CAS Application (see link above)
- Actively Certified FNP
- Graduation from a CCNE, ACEN, CNEA or NLNAC accredited MSN program.
- Must hold an unencumbered RN and/or APRN license in the state in which clinical hours will be obtained. Licensure in another state may be required in order to complete clinical hours (NC, VA).
- Official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions.
- Three professional references from individuals who can address the applicant’s practice as an RN/APRN (ex. colleague, supervisor, collaborative physician). References from family members or friends will not be accepted.
- Professional Resume
- Personal Goals Statement: A personal statement explaining your professional goals for the next 3-5 years should be submitted and be 500 words or less. The statement should also address how your Post-Graduate Certificate will impact your current practice.
- Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required
- An onsite interview with the Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs and Faculty. Those who reside more than 100 miles from Averett University may interview via a synchronous, virtual format.
The following criteria may also be considered when making admission decisions: individual grades in relevant undergraduate/graduate college coursework, communication skills, and relevant personal/professional experiences.
NOTE: Applicants who intend to pursue a Post-Graduate Certificate for Emergency Nurse Practitioner and are not currently Family Nurse Practitioners must complete course work for Family NP prior to the Emergency NP course work.