3+4 DNP Program

For well over a decade, John Carroll has maintained an affiliation with the Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University. Students interested in pursuing a career in professional nursing spend three years at John Carroll University majoring in Biology. During the junior year the student begins that application process with the Bolton School.  After successful transition to the Bolton School the student begins the process of completing course work and clinical work necessary to obtain the BSN.  Requirements for entry are as follows:

• At least a 3.0 cumulative GPA (2.5 minimum science GPA and minimum behavioral science GPA
• English Composition: One course or integrated equivalent; at least 3 credits
• Chemistry: One course in general or inorganic chemistry plus one course in organic chemistry or biochemistry equivalent to Case Western Reserve’s BIOL 121 within 5 years prior to enrollment (lab preferred). At least 6 credits total.
• Human Anatomy and Physiology: with labs within 5 years prior to enrollment. At least 6 credits total.
• Microbiology: one course with lab within 5 years prior to enrollment. At least 4 credits total.
• Sociology or Anthropology: one course, at least 3 credits
• Psychology: one course, at least 3 credits
• Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan: one course; at least 3 credits
• Statistics: one course, at least 3 credits, equivalent to Case Western Reserve’s NUND 201 or STAT 201 (must include ANOVA) required within 5 years prior to enrollment in the program
• Admission Test: two options
• GRE General Test: Satisfactory scores required (minimum of: Verbal 500, Quantitative 500, and Analytical Writing 4.0 or Analytical 500).
• Miller Analogies Test (MAT): Satisfactory scores required (minimum of 400 after 10/04 or 45 before 10/04).