School of Nursing

PhD of Nursing

Admission Criteria

There are three pathways to obtaining a PhD in Nursing degree at the LSUHNO SON: the (1) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Entry, (2) Master's Entry, and (3) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Entry.

Master's Entry

  1. Completed on-line application through NursingCAS.

  2. A baccalaureate degree in nursing and master's degree in nursing or related field from a college or university accredited by a recognized national nursing accrediting body.

  3. A grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all undergraduate course work and 3.5 on a 4.0 scale for all graduate course work reflected on transcripts.

  4. A minimum score of 550 (paper-based) or 79 (internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for all applicants who have English as a second language or who are not graduates of programs in the United States.

  5. A research specific goal statement written by the applicant.

  6. Submission of a current Curriculum Vitae.

  7. Three references in support of graduate admission application must be submitted by the application deadline. At least two recommendations must be from a university or college faculty member.

  8. A current unencumbered license to practice nursing in any state with eligibility for licensure in Louisiana. A Louisiana license must be obtained upon enrollment in the program.

  9. Successful completion of the interview process.

BSN Entry

  1. Completed on-line application through NursingCAS.

  2. A baccalaureate degree in nursing from a college or university accredited by a recognized national nursing accrediting body

  3. A grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale for all undergraduate course work reflected on transcripts.

  4. A minimum score of 550 (paper-based) or 79 (internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for all applicants who have English as a second language or who are not graduates of programs in the United States.

  5. A research specific goal statement written by the applicant.

  6. Submission of a current Curriculum Vitae.

  7. Three references in support of graduate admission application must be submitted by the application deadline. At least two recommendations must be from a university or college faculty member.

  8. A current unencumbered license to practice nursing in any state with eligibility for licensure in Louisiana. A Louisiana license must be obtained upon start of the program.

  9. Successful completion of the interview process.

DNP Entry

  1. Completed on-line application through NursingCAS.

  2. A DNP degree in nursing from a college or university accredited by a recognized national nursing accrediting body.

  3. A grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale for all graduate course work reflected on transcripts.

  4. A minimum score of 550 (paper-based) or 79 (internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for all applicants who have English as a second language or who are not graduates of programs in the United States.

  5. A research specific goal statement written by the applicant.

  6. Submission of a current Curriculum Vitae.

  7. Three references in support of graduate admission application must be submitted by the application deadline. At least two recommendations must be from a university or college faculty member.

  8. A current unencumbered license to practice nursing in any state with eligibility for licensure in Louisiana. A Louisiana license must be obtained upon start of the program.

  9. Successful completion of the interview process.