Nursing Practice – Post-BSN Primary Care Nurse Practitioner [DNP]
The Post-BSN to DNP Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program is a 3-year full-time program. Students in this program must complete the coursework for one of two Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program Concentrations;
The Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Concentration - Upon graduation, individuals will become Nurse Practitioner prepared DNPs equipped to provide care to patients ranging from adolescents to geriatrics in various settings such as community-based, offices, ambulatory care, urgent care, extended care, etc. Their expertise includes managing patients’ health across the wellness and illness continuum in the primary care setting.
The Family Nurse Practitioner Concentration - Upon graduation, individuals will become Nurse Practitioner-prepared DNPs equipped to provide care to patients from infancy to geriatrics in various primary care settings such as community-based facilities, offices, ambulatory care clinics, urgent care centers, extended care facilities, and more. This preparedness will encompass the continuum of care from promoting wellness to addressing illness.
The curriculum includes advanced coursework and practicum experiences culminating in the DNP Scholarly Project. At the end of this program, the graduate nurse will be eligible to sit for their respective national certification examinations required to practice as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner. They will subsequently be eligible for state licensure as a nurse practitioner. This program will be offered as a hybrid model where classes will be available online and in-seat through alternative designs (one-week immersion or extended weekend programming). Students admitted to the Post-BSN to DNP NP program must travel to campus for a maximum of 6 days per semester. These on-campus immersion sessions will support student success through instruction and testing of clinical skills utilizing skills labs, simulations, and expert seminars.
The program typically requires 2-4 courses per semester year-round to complete the program in 3 years. The program may be pursued part-time over four years, requiring students to take 2-3 courses per semester year-round to complete the program.
Students must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing (or complete Bridge requirements if the applicant is an RN with a bachelor’s degree in another field) and be eligible for a Michigan Nursing License.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
- Nov
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Eastern is a great place to work. Our professional, inclusive environment fosters respectful and friendly comradery. Our beautiful 800-acre campus filled with nearly 22,000 lively, intelligent and innovative students, makes Eastern an exciting and energizing place to build your career.
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PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
TOEFL: 79 iBT (TOEFL Home Edition also accepted)
- Effective Winter 2026: 85 (straight admission) or 71-84 (ESL Placement & potentially 500-level/advanced speaking and writing courses)
TOEFL Essentials: 9
- Effective Winter 2026: 9.5
IELTS: 6.5 (IELTS Indicator also accepted)
Pearson English Language Test (PTE): 53
- Effective Winter 2026: 70 (59-75 academic), 50 (straight admission) or 44-49 (ESL Placement Test & potentially 500-level advanced speaking and writing courses)
Michigan English Test (MET): 57
- Effective Winter 2026: 60
Duolingo: 105
- Effective Winter 2026: 115 (straight admission) or 105-110 (ESL Placement Test & potentially 500-level advanced speaking and writing courses)
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Doctoral Degree/PhD
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
158400 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 45 USD