Three references are required for the application. References may come from the following individuals with at least one being from someone who is responsible for professional or academic performance evaluation and those noted with (*) as preferred. The references should attest to your potential for success in the DNP program (including preparation, initiative, and aptitude) and your commitment to the profession. Supervisors* Unit Leaders/Educators * MD/Advanced Practice Providers* Current or Past Faculty/Professors* Professional Colleagues Please encourage your reference writers to submit the reference form using their professional (work) email address if possible. Use of the document upload option for submission of their letter is also preferred rather than utilizing the text entry option.