Respond to the prompts described below. Prepare your responses carefully. This is your opportunity to tell the admissions committee about yourself in ways that might not be evident from your academic record. There is no length requirement for each response, but please do not let the essay exceed four pages in total. The essay format should be double spaced with a 12-point font.
Describe your understanding of the DNP degree – the competencies and skills you anticipate acquiring within the program, and how you will leverage your unique skills to impact change in your future professional career.
Describe specific experiences that have informed and prepared you for your chosen specialty.  be as specific as possible.
Share how your background, education, employment, and other experiences have developed your potential as a leader. Elaborate on how being a doctorally prepared nursing leader will prepare you to lead healthcare system change.

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It is essential that students possess strong writing abilities in order to be successful in a doctoral program. Below are the competencies we evaluate when reviewing your application essay:
Ability to present thoughts in a logical, sequential, and analytical manner
Ability to clearly answer essay questions
Ability to use proper grammar, syn