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Pursue Your Dream of Becoming a Nurse Practitioner

If you’re pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at the University of Michigan-Flint, smooth your path to becoming a nurse practitioner by applying for Early Assurance Admission into the Doctor of Nursing Practice with Master of Science in Nursing program.

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This innovative learning experience integrates in-depth online courses with hands-on clinical practicums where you work under the close supervision of experienced professionals. You can take classes either full-time or part-time, depending on what’s best for you as a busy working nurse. You only have to visit campus about once per semester.

Upon graduation from the program, you’ll have two degrees: a Master of Science in Nursing and a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Together, these degrees open a world of opportunities.

In the MSN part of the program, you choose one specialty concentration from four options:

  • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

After you complete the 53-55 credits required for the master’s degree, you’re eligible to sit for the appropriate nurse practitioner certification exam and begin practicing. Then you need just 18 more credits to earn your Doctor of Nursing Practice degree – something you can accomplish in as little as one year. Detailed information about the DNP with MSN curriculum is available on the School of Nursing website.

Admission to the DNP with MSN program is competitive. That’s why Early Assurance Admission is so important. With Early Assurance Admission and successful completion of your BSN, you’re guaranteed a seat in the DNP with MSN program.

Students in four University of Michigan-Flint BSN programs are eligible to apply for Early Assurance Admission into the DNP with MSN program:

All UM-Flint School of Nursing degree and certificate programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

How Early Assurance Admission Works

Before you can apply for Early Assurance Admission into the DNP with MSN program, you must do two things:

  1. Discuss your plan to apply with your undergraduate academic advisor in the School of Nursing. We provide contact information below.
  2. Successfully complete part of your BSN program: 

Be sure to apply as soon as you complete the requirement.

If you have additional questions, we suggest watching this pre-recorded webinar.
To view the slides, click here.

Apply by the Deadline

You can fill out the form/apply anytime throughout the year as soon as you have met the requirements. There are three deadlines each year to apply for Early Assurance Admission into the DNP with MSN program:

  • Oct. 1
  • Feb. 1
  • April 1

You will hear back from the graduate programs department about your early assurance application about 2-3 weeks after the next application date. Make sure to fill out the Early Assurance application as soon as you are eligible. If it is past the deadline for graduate programs application, you will no longer qualify for Early Assurance. 

You’ll also need to complete the Graduate Application for Admission by the appropriate semester deadline you plan to start the BSN to DNP with MSN program.

Scholarships for Nursing Students

At the University of Michigan-Flint, there are scholarships specifically for nursing students. They’re made possible through generous donations to the School of Nursing. In addition, our Office of Financial Aid offers a broad range of general financial assistance that includes scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study opportunities.

Academic Advising for Nursing Majors

To become a nurse practitioner, you should talk to your undergraduate academic advisor at the School of Nursing. That’s true even if you’re not yet eligible to apply for Early Assurance Admission into the DNP with MSN program.

Your advisor can discuss your plans, help you choose courses and activities that will strengthen your application, answer any questions about filling it out, guide you through applying to UM-Flint graduate school, and more. Here’s a list of dedicated nursing advisors by program:

Traditional BSN, Accelerated Second Degree BSN, and Veterans’ BSN

Online RN to BSN Completion Degree

You can schedule an appointment with any of the academic advisors. Appointments are available in person, by phone, or virtually.

Career Opportunities for Nurse Practitioners

Demand for nurse practitioners is expected to remain strong, especially as the nation’s population continues to age. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which tracks job prospects for hundreds of occupations, groups nurse practitioners with nurse anesthetists and nurse midwives in its statistics:

  • Job growth through 2030: 45 percent
  • Job openings annually through 2030: 29,400
  • Typical entry-level education required: Master’s degree
  • Median annual salary: $122,780

In gauging job prospects it’s also useful to look at statistics for physician assistants, whose jobs are similar to those of nurse practitioners:

  • Job growth through 2030: 31 percent
  • Job openings annually through 2030: 12,200
  • Typical entry-level education required: Master’s degree
  • Median annual salary: $121,530

Get Started on Your Nurse Practitioner Career Today

If you’ve progressed far enough in your BSN program at UM-Flint to qualify, apply today for Early Assurance Admission into the DNP with MSN program. If not, schedule an appointment with your academic advisor today so you can have everything ready when you’re eligible to apply.