- Completed online application that includes:
- One official transcript from all colleges and universities attended with a preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) from the baccalaureate nursing
program. (International transcripts should be sent with an evaluation from a transcript credentialing
service.)
- Resume or curriculum vita
- Personal statement-should demonstrate written communications skills, be no more than
two (2) pages double-spaced and should address specific personal, academic and/or
professional strengths and/or accomplishments and how these qualify you as a strong
candidate for the post-graduate APRN certificate program, and why you are interested
in a post-graduate certificate from TCU.
- Three professional references (should be from a supervisor, previous faculty, or other
professional references)
- BSN from an accredited school or university
- Ph.D. or a DNP from a NLNAC or CCNE accredited program
- Current unencumbered licensure in the state of Texas or the state in which practicum
coursework will occur
- Current CPR certification and immunizations
- Applicants for whom English is a second language: a score of at least 600 on the Test
of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or a score of 6 on the institutional version
of the Test of Spoken English (TSE) within the past two years.
The amount of coursework required for the post-graduate APRN certificates (CNS and
NP roles) and other roles is determined by a gap analysis of previously completed
course work in your master’s and doctorate of nursing practice degree, when the course
work was completed, and Texas Board of Nursing requirements.
All submitted materials become the property of TCU. Satisfactory completion of a drug screen and background check will be required prior
to beginning practicum hours. If accepted, a $250 non-refundable deposit is due with
your letter of intent to hold your position.