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.
• Applicants must be a graduate of a regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree 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)

• Applicants must possess a current unencumbered RN license or be eligible to obtain licensure without restriction to practice as an RN in Utah (or a compact state).
• Minimum two (2) years of full-time RN work experience or four (4) years of part-time RN work experience (post NCLEX-RN) by the application deadline. 
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

In 2026, there will be approximately 16 students admitted to begin in a summer cohort (May 2026), and then a 2nd cohort of approximately 16 student (32 total in the year) admitted to begin in the fall (August 2026). 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 the Post BSN to DNP-FNP Applicant Checklist for the Summer 2026 Cohort [May 5, 2026 start date] (PDF)
2. Apply for the Summer 2026 DNP - FNP cohort here:
    

 

• The Application deadline for the Summer 2026 start (May 4, 2026) has been extended to December 18, 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:

Tiffany Bennett, BS
Nursing Graduate Studies Advisor & Enrollment Specialist
tiffanybennett@weber.edu
801-626-6122