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School of Nursing
McDowell Hall
25 North College
Newark, DE 19716
Ph: (302) 831-1253
Fax: (302) 831-2382
ud-nursing@udel.edu
Accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditating Commission, Inc. and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
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Graduate Programs FAQs
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Do I need to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)? |
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No. The GRE is no longer a requirement of the graduate application process. |
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Are the Graduate Programs at the University of Delaware certified? |
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Programs at the University of Delaware have received certification from the specific certifying bodies listed below. Certification by each organization allows the graduate student to sit for that qualifying exam.
Family Nurse/Adult Nurse Practitioner Program: Graduates from the programs at the University of Delaware are eligible to sit for national certifcation through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult Health and Pediatrics: Eligible to sit for national certication through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). |
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Do I need a Delaware nursing license if I live in another state?
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Graduate students participating in clinical rotations within the state of Delaware are required to have a Delaware nursing license. Students must have a valid nursing license in the state where clinical hours are completed unless it is a compact state.
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Can I do the clinical rotations in my own state, or do I need to do the clinical in Delaware? |
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Clinical rotations can be done in any state. Clinical rotations are subject to final approval by the faculty member teaching the course. Contractual arrangements must be made between each clinical agency and the University of Delaware |
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Can any of the courses taken in another graduate program be counted toward this degree? |
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Up to nine graduate credits may be transferred from another graduate program, pending approval of the course by the Graduate Education Committee. |
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What kind of financial aid is available? |
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Financial aid is dependent on need, as well as full or part-time status. Priority for financial aid is given to the full time student. Check also with your employer for any tutition reimbursement that may be available for you. |
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Do classes run throughout the year? |
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The Graduate Programs at the University of Delaware usually run in the Fall and Spring Semesters, but independent studies, scholarly projects, some electives, and some statistics may be offered over the summer. |
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I took an Advanced Health Assessment course 6 years ago. Do I need to take it again? |
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An Advanced Health Assessment course can be transferred in or taken at the University of Delaware. To count it toward the graduate degree, it needs to be within a five year period. |
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How long do I have to complete course requirements? |
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Students must complete all course requirements within five years of matriculation. |
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Can I get credit for work experience? |
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Credit cannot be given for work experience. |
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When are classes held? |
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To accomodate the busy schedules of many students, the graduate nursing program at the University of Delaware schedules on campus classes to start after three o'clock in the afternoon, Monday through Thursday. |
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Are there any classes available on the Web? |
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Yes, web classes are offered, with many on a rotating schedule. Check in the Registration Booklet for course availability. |
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Is orientation to the graduate program offered online? |
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Yes, graduate orientation can be completed online. |
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How long is the program if I come full time? |
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Depending on the specialty you select, a program of study, if full time, can run from 18 to 24 months. |
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Where can I learn more about certification? |
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The following web sites can provide additional information on certification.
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