What's the admissions process like?
Apply by June 1 (or March 1 for priority consideration) to start in August. Our graduate admissions team is here to help you reach your educational goals and answer your questions.- Complete your application
- Request official transcripts from all institutions previously attended. Email to gradprograms@mtmercy.edu or mail to:
Graduate Programs
Mount Mercy University
1330 Elmhurst Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-4797
- Hold an MSN degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Current and valid Iowa registered nurse (RN) license
- Cannot be denied, suspended, surrendered or revoked in any U.S. or international jurisdiction
- Cannot be denied, suspended, surrendered or revoked in any U.S. or international jurisdiction
- Documentation of practice as registered nurse (RN) for a minimum of 6,000 clinical hours
- Current resume/CV
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.25 in all graduate and undergraduate coursework
- Three letters of recommendation addressing professionalism, clinical skills, critical thinking, and communication skills
- A 3-credit hour undergraduate statistics course with a minimum grade of C (C- not acceptable) with the last 5 years is a prerequisite for admission
- If not completed prior to admission, course can be completed in DNP curriculum
- If not completed prior to admission, course can be completed in DNP curriculum
- Personal interview with DNP program committee
- All non-native English speakers are required to take TOEFL or equivalent English language proficiency assessment and complete an interview with the program director
Getting my DNP is my contribution to the nursing profession. I want to continue to push nursing forward like other respected health professions that have implemented doctoral degrees.
Why Mount Mercy (1:14)
The once-a-week, on-campus classes in 5-week blocks aligns with how Ashley Umoren ’21 DNP likes to work.
Journey to Becoming a Nurse (1:39)
Ashley Umoren ’21 DNP was working as a phlebotomist when a patient passed out on her. That moment led her to be a nurse.
Farm Life & Nurse Life (0:41)
Ashley Umoren ’21 DNP grew up on a farm. She explains how farm life is similar to health care.
