Nursing Programs

Explore nursing programs that set you up for a meaningful career in health care.

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Nursing Programs that Change Lives

At Seattle University, our nursing programs are rooted in a tradition of academic excellence, clinical rigor and whole person care. Since 1935 we have prepared highly regarded nurses to lead with compassion, integrity and purpose as they improve health outcomes and advance health equity.

Whether you are beginning your nursing journey or building on your experience, our programs are designed to shape professionals who bring both skill and heart to their work. Explore our degree offerings and find the path that aligns with your goals.

Nursing Degrees and Certificates

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Earn a degree that prepares you with the technical skill and justice mindset to practice in health care in ways that change lives. With a nursing degree, your options are endless.

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Advanced Practice Nursing Immersion (APNI) for Non-Nurses

If you hold a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field, the APNI to DNP program offers a direct-entry path to advanced nursing practice. You’ll begin with pre-licensure coursework, then move into one of five DNP areas of study.

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Doctor of Nursing Practice

If you’re a BSN-prepared nurse or RN, the DNP program is your pathway to advanced clinical practice. Choose from five areas of study: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, Primary Care, Certified Nurse-Midwifery, Psychiatric Mental Health and Women’s Health.

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Post-Master’s Health Systems Leader DNP

If you're a master’s-prepared nurse looking to lead in complex health care environments, the Health Systems Leader post-master’s DNP program is designed for you. You'll gain the expertise to shape systems and influence policy at organizational, regional or national levels.

Students in the College of Nursing DNP programs

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate

Take your passion for intensive care work to the next level. With our 15-month certificate program for working professional Nurse Practitioners, you’ll advance your practice in acute care environments.

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Hear from a recent Graduate

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Angela Su, '24 BS

"Many nursing courses incorporated multidisciplinary ways of problem solving which challenged me to think about nursing care holistically versus focusing solely on the immediate health concern. The classes at SU go beyond teaching just the foundational skills of nursing and urge me to think about the ethical and social dynamics that contribute to our health care system."

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