Nursing, Advanced Practice Nursing Immersion, DNP
Seattle University’s Advanced Practice Nursing Immersion program offers college graduates with a non-nursing degree the opportunity to enter the Doctor of Nursing Practice program.
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About this Program
Discover Your Path to Nursing Practice
The Advanced Practice Nursing Immersion (APNI) is an alternative path within the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program that welcomes a diverse range of students who have decided to seek out nursing as their second career or degree. This direct-entry option provides an intense, practice-based curriculum to fully prepare you to offer care to individuals and families in a wide range of health situations. At Seattle University, we help you build the foundation you need for a vital and rewarding career transforming the future of health care leadership.
Pre-Licensure for APNI to DNP Students
Your full-time program of study will take four calendar years. During your first 5 quarters of graduate study, you will focus on pre-licensure coursework that prepares you to take the National Council Licensure Examination Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) exam. The next three years of full-time doctoral study will prepare you as an advanced practice nurse. Upon successful completion of four years of study you will earn your Doctor of Nursing Practice degree.
After successful completion of pre-licensure coursework and passing RN exams, you will begin advanced practice coursework in your selected program of study. Students choose from among four advanced practice areas of study when applying to the program.
Extended Application Deadline
Good news! The application deadline for Seattle University's DNP programs has been extended to Sunday, January 5, 2025. Take the next step toward becoming an advanced practice nurse—submit your application today.
CCNE Accredited
Seattle University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Job Placement Rate
For Seattle University Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) grads.
Top-Ranked Nursing School
Seattle University is a leader in WA state and among the top in the U.S. —College Factual, 2024
Virtual Information Sessions
Have questions about Seattle University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice programs? Attend a one-hour virtual information session to learn more about the College of Nursing, meet a knowledgeable admissions representative, and get answers to your questions about our programs, the application process and more.
State-of-the-Art Clinical Performance Lab
The Clinical Performance Lab is a state-of-the-art, 20,000 square foot facility located a few blocks from the Seattle University main campus at Swedish Cherry Hill Medical Center. You’ll take your classroom knowledge and practice in a safe clinical environment with realistic patient scenarios.
Uniquely Situated in The Dynamic Heart of Seattle
Only steps away from ‘Pill Hill’— so called because of the density of several major medical centers, giving students easy access to clinical classes in a variety of settings.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) CCNE Accredited
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing/Doctor of Nursing Practice program and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Seattle University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
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