Eligible candidates for admission will provide evidence of

• A master’s degree in an area of advanced nursing practice (nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, nursing administration, or nurse anesthetist) from a regionally accredited institution, equivalent to that in the UAB School of Nursing
• A graduate grade point average of at least 3.0 overall (based on a 4.0 scale) or in the last 60 hours of earned credit
• Three favorable completed Evaluation Forms from persons who have knowledge of the applicant’s potential for success for graduate nursing studies and advanced-practice nursing
• Current professional certification as an advanced practice nurse where applicable
• Evidence of a license as a (1) registered nurse and (2) advanced practice nurse or eligibility in the state in which they plan to practice; both documents must be notarized if applicant is not a licensed nurse in Alabama
• Personal goal statement that is congruent with the program goals (300 words or less)
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• A personal interview by phone or in person with a School of Nursing faculty member or designee

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