Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, DNP
Become an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in SU’s DNP program. Prepare for your advanced practice career in acute care environments including inpatient, emergency and critical care units.
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About this Program
This purpose-built AG-ACNP program is designed to prepare you for advanced practice in acute care environments including inpatient, emergency and critical care units. With 90 hours of clinical per quarter, in hands-on and realistic scenarios, you will practice procedures to gain the confidence and critical muscle memory necessary to save lives and make valuable contributions in urban centers as well as resource-limited rural communities.
The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner DNP is a 3-year full-time program for students entering the DNP program who have a bachelor's degree with an RN or Advanced Practice Nursing Immersion (APNI) to DNP students who have successfully completed pre-licensure program of study. Students entering with a master's degree will have an individual program of study determined by the DNP advisor. Two years of acute care experience preferred for Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner specialization.
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
Upcoming Events
Acute Care DNP Admissions Event
- November 11, 2024 - November 11, 2024
- 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
- Virtual via Zoom
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.
Powerful Compassion and Skill
With 150 hours of clinical per quarter, in hands-on and realistic scenarios, you will practice procedures to gain the confidence and critical muscle memory necessary to save lives and make valuable contributions in urban centers as well as resource-limited rural communities.
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.
American Nurses Credentialing Center and American Assoc. of Critical Care Nurses
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and American Association of Critical Care Nurses (ACCN) offer the AG-ACNP certification exam. Graduates of the DNP or Post-Graduate Certificate in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care are eligible to sit for both examinations.
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.
From Our Alumni
Kirsten Carlson, DNP, FNP, AGACNP
“What brought me to Seattle U was its great history of nursing education and fantastic reputation for producing nurse leaders.”
Class of 2019
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