DNP application fee waived during National Nurses Week

The University at Buffalo School of Nursing will waive the application fee for its Doctor of Nursing Practice program during National Nurses Week, May 6-12.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at UB educates BSN-prepared registered nurses for an expanded nurse practitioner role that includes critical thinking and independent decision-making in clinical practice, leadership, education, policy and consultation. The CCNE-accredited program prepares nurse practitioners to apply the latest evidence-based science to improve clinical practice outcomes.

Graduates enter advanced practice roles that deliver comprehensive care, improve quality and safety, and expand access to health services, particularly in underserved and high-need communities. Nurse practitioners are a critical part of the health care workforce, helping address provider shortages and advance patient- and population-centered care across settings.

UB’s program offers preparation in three specialty areas: family nurse practitioner, adult-gerontology nurse practitioner and psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. These program specialties are delivered in a hybrid format with full- and part-time options designed for working professionals.

A nurse anesthesia specialty is also available but is not currently accepting applications and is not included in the Nurses Week application fee waiver.

The School of Nursing also offers a DNP program for master’s-prepared nurses who hold active U.S. RN and APRN licenses and national certification in their specialty. This online program is designed for nurses seeking to advance their practice within their current specialty area, rather than prepare for a new one. Applicants must already hold national certification in the specialty to which they are applying.

Applications must be submitted between May 6 and May 12 to qualify for the fee waiver. Supplemental materials – including resume, letters of recommendation, transcripts, personal statement and proof of certifications – are due June 15.

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