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 access to high-, mid- and low-fidelity manikins, three simulation suites and trained actors, you’ll master both clinical skills and communication while practicing family-focused care across the lifespan.

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Provide Compassionate and Comprehensive Care to All Ages and Populations in a Variety of Environments.

Seattle University: Top-Tier Nursing Education in Primary Care

Family Nurse Practitioner

Flexible Entry Paths for RNs, BSNs and Non-Nurses

Whether you are 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 AANPCB Certification Exams
Graduates of the Family Nurse Practitioner DNP are eligible to sit for the FNP certification exams offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB).

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).

Seattle University’s emphasis on diversity and its mission to uplift underserved populations align with my values as a future provider. I feel privileged to be part of a program that prepares me to make a meaningful impact as a nurse.

Sharrell McDowell
APNI-DNP, FNP, Class of 2028