College of Nursing - Seattle University

Seattle University College of Nursing is dedicated to preparing values-based, compassionate nursing professionals who will serve the health care needs of our community, especially the frail, vulnerable and underserved.

We embrace the Jesuit tradition of developing the whole person and focus on the connections between the practical, academic, spiritual, and humane needs of people. Since its establishment in 1935, the college has graduated nurses and nurse leaders who are held in high regard by their communities, employers and professional colleagues.

Our graduates live our vision of movement toward service and creating a more just, humane world.

Upcoming Events

Role Development of the Clinical Preceptor with special guest Dr. Mary Barger

Thursday, March 19 at 8:00 AM

Call for Comments: CCNE Review of SU DNP and Postgraduate Certificate Programs

The DNP and postgraduate certificate programs at Seattle University College of Nursing (CON) will undergo accreditation review by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Our site visit will occur on February 10 to 12, 2020. As required by CCNE procedures, at least two months before the scheduled on-site evaluation, the CON must notify its constituents that an accreditation review is scheduled. You are invited to send confidential comments to CCNE up to 21 days before the scheduled on-site evaluation. If you wish to provide any input about the DNP or postgraduate certificate programs, your input must be received by CCNE no later than January 20, 2020. Please direct your comments to: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Attn: Third-Party Comments, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001 - or - thirdpartycomments@ccneaccreditation.org

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

If you have a college degree and want to become an advanced practice registered nurse your future begins here.

Non-nurses can earn their clinical doctorate in four years. RNs with a bachelor's degree can earn their DNP in three years. RNs with a master's degree can earn their DNP in two and a half years.

Become an Acute or Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in the Doctor of Nursing Practice program.

All applicants interested in pursuing a graduate nursing degree at Seattle University College of Nursing apply to the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Nursing is a career that requires courage, compassion, critical thinking and leadership skills.

Seattle University College of Nursing is one of the oldest nursing programs in the state of Washington. The college has a long history of outstanding baccalaureate education and is steeped in its Jesuit tradition of community outreach and service.

For 80 years, we have been educating and inspiring leaders to transform health care for a just and humane world.

The college provides students with the critical thinking tools and educational preparation needed for professional practice and care for individuals, families and communities through regional, national and global engagement.

Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Ultrasound (BS)

Sonographers are an integral part of the health care team.

The Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Ultrasound program of study prepares students for the profession of diagnostic medical sonography. Founded on a concentration in basic sciences, the program affords simultaneous opportunities for receiving a liberal arts education, as well as didactic and practical exposure to a range of ultrasound specialties.

In their senior year, students spend 12 full months gaining essential hands-on experience during a supervised clinical internship.

The program offers a Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Ultrasound and Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Diagnostic Ultrasound with either a cardiac/vascular sonography or general/vascular sonography focus.

Videographer: Carter Johnson, Seattle University

Seattle University College of Nursing

CCNE Accredited

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing/master's 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 www.ccneaccreditation.org