Hands-On Training: Clinical
Performance Lab

At Seattle University’s 20,000-sq.-ft. Clinical Performance Lab—just blocks from campus—you’ll apply classroom knowledge in realistic, hands-on scenarios. With 150 clinical hours per quarter, access to high-, mid- and low-fidelity manikins, three simulation suites and trained actors, you’ll master both clinical skills and communication while responding effectively in high-acuity inpatient, emergency and critical care settings.

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Learn More About the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care DNP

Submit your information to access the full program page and learn more about course requirements, high-acuity training, clinical hours and more. Discover how Seattle University can help you advance your career as an acute care nurse practitioner.

Develop the Skills, Confidence and Muscle Memory to Deliver Life-Saving Care in High-Acuity Settings.

Seattle University: Top-Tier Nursing Education in Acute Care

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Flexible Entry Paths for
RNs, BSNs and Non-Nurses

Whether you’re a practicing RN, BSN or a college graduate from another field, we have a degree path for you. If you’re a registered nurse, you’ll complete a three-year program of advanced practice and doctoral coursework. If you hold a bachelor’s degree in another field, the Advanced Practice Nursing Immersion (APNI) DNP path offers a direct-entry, four-year program. In your first year, you’ll focus on prelicensure coursework and preparation for the NCLEX-RN exam, followed by advanced practice and doctoral studies in years two through four.

ANCC and ACCN Certification Exams
Graduates of the DNP are eligible to sit for both the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and American Association of Critical Care Nurses (ACCN) certification exams.

High Placement Rates for In-Demand Roles
With an 85.7% job placement rate for Seattle University Doctor of Nursing Practice grads, and nearly 1,800 projected job openings in Washington state over the next five years, it is a great time to advance your career in the health care field.

Nationally Recognized DNP Program
Our Doctor of Nursing Practice is ranked among the top 50 nationally (U.S. News and World Report, 2024), giving you credibility and recognition that can advance your career.

Competitive Salaries for Nurse Practitioners
Washington nurse practitioners are among the highest paid in the nation, with an average annual salary of $145,400 and the top 10% earning nearly $181,000 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024).

What brought me to Seattle University was its great history of nursing education and fantastic reputation for producing nurse leaders.

Kirsten Carlson  
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, DNP, Class of 2019