DNP Degree Pathways
for RNs, BSNs and Non-Nurses
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
In-person
Become a leader in acute and critical care, gaining hands-on training with 150 clinical hours per quarter to advance practice in high-acuity settings.
110-112 credits
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 access to high-, mid- and low-fidelity manikins, three simulation suites and trained actors, you’ll master both clinical skills and communication in a safe, supportive environment.
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According to College Factual in 2024.
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Top-Tier
Nursing Education
Ranked the #1 nursing school in Washington (College Factual, 2024) and a top 50 DNP program nationally (U.S. News and World Report, 2024), Seattle University delivers a powerful combination of academic rigor and real-world experience. Through partnerships with hundreds of Seattle-area health care agencies and clinical facilities, students gain diverse, hands-on training that prepares them to become confident, compassionate leaders in nursing
CCNE
Accredited
Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Hands-On
Clinical Training
Build in our state-of-the-art Clinical Performance Lab.
Exceptional Partnerships
Partnered with major Seattle hospitals and clinical facilities.
Why Choose Seattle University?
Family Nurse Practitioner
In-person
Step into a family practice role with a program that boasts a 95%+ board pass rate and prepares you to provide lifelong primary care.
106-113 credits
Doctor of Nursing Practice Degrees
Advance your career and prepare for ARNP certification.
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
In-person
Deliver comprehensive, primary and specialized care in women’s and gender-related health, guiding patients from puberty through the adult lifespan.
114-118 credits
Certified Nurse-Midwifery
In-person
Train to provide care for birthing individuals and families in settings from community birth centers to rural clinics and high-acuity Level III hospitals.
116-127 credits
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
In-person
Become a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner ready to address complex mental health and addictions needs across diverse communities.
107-111 credits
Advanced Practice Nursing Immersion to DNP for Non-Nurses
In-person
Transition into nursing from any academic background with direct-entry training to become a nurse practitioner in one of five specializations.
163-177 credits
Seattle University’s DNP degree enabled me to take the next step in my career; that is, to address the primary care shortage crisis by giving nurse practitioners the tools they need to succeed in complex community health settings.
DoQuyen Huynh
DNP, FNP, ARNP, Class of 2014
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