BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Admission and Selection

Admission into the WSU BSN to DNP - FNP is highly competitive and selective. 

• The BSN to DNP - FNP program utilizes an online application process.
• Be a graduate of a regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) that is accredited by one of the following agencies:
  • Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

  • National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA)

• Possess a current unencumbered RN license or eligible to obtain licensure without restriction to practice as an RN in Utah (or a compact state).
• Minimum two (2) years of current RN work experience (by the application deadline). No exceptions. Please wait until the next application cycle please.  
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Beginning in 2025 there will be approximately 16 students admitted to begin in a summer cohort (May 2025) and then a 2nd cohort of approximately 16 student (32 total in the year) admitted to begin in the fall (August 2025). This is the plan moving forward in 2025 and beyond.

Applicant ranking includes:

• GPA: Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher (on a 4.0 scale), ;includes all college-level coursework
• Vita/Resume
• Focused essay / Professional Statement
• Structured Video Response (SVR).
• Veteran Status
• Current work experience as an RN (2 years minimum by the application deadline).

 

1. Read Post BSN to DNP-FNP Applicant Checklist for the Fall 2026 Cohort [August 24, 2026 start date] (PDF)
2.  The application for the Fall 2025 application cycle (cohort) has passed. Please read the Applicant Checklist above for details related to the Summer 2026 application cycle (there will also be an application cycle for the fall 2026 after the summer 2026 one closes). 

• The Application deadline for the Summer 2026 start (May 4, 2026) is December 4, 2025. It is planned that 16 students will be admitted to start summer 2026 semester and then a 2nd application cycle for fall 2026 will admit another 16 students (32 over the year in 2026).

Questions?

If you would like to discuss the BSN to DNP - FNP program and the details related to applying, please contact:

Robert Holt, Enrollment Director
Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing
801-626-6753
rholt@weber.edu