Describe your understanding of the DNP degree – the competencies and skills you anticipate acquiring within the program, and how you will leverage your unique skills to impact change in your future professional career.

Discussion Essay

Respond to the prompts described below. Prepare your responses carefully. This is your opportunity to tell the admissions committee about yourself in ways that might not be evident from your academic record. There is no length requirement for each response, but please do not let the essay exceed four pages in total. The essay format should be double spaced with a 12-point font.

Describe your understanding of the DNP degree – the competencies and skills you anticipate acquiring within the program, and how you will leverage your unique skills to impact change in your future professional career.

Describe specific experiences that have informed and prepared you for your chosen specialty. Please be as specific as possible.
Share how your background, education, employment, and other experiences have developed your potential as a leader. Elaborate on how being a doctorally prepared nursing leader will prepare you to lead healthcare system change.