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Empowering Leaders in Primary Care

Seattle University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in Family Nurse-Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (PCNP) program prepares you for certification as both a Family and Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner. This program provides you with the skillset to bring comprehensive primary care for all ages and populations to a variety of environments. Whether you are recently graduated or advancing your career, at Seattle University you have the opportunity to extend your knowledge of practice and health care systems in a growing field.

Our Family Nurse-Adult Gerontology PCNP program is for professionals ready to deliver quality health care by expanding their knowledge of advanced nursing practice. The program provides a deep understanding of health care’s complex systems and challenges plus opportunities to apply evidence-based research to practice. Our graduates have an overall board pass rate greater than 95% and capitalize on high employment rates due to demand across the Puget Sound region and the nation.

ANCC or AANPCB Certification

Graduates of the DNP in Family Nurse-Adult Gerontology Primary Care are eligible to sit for both the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) certification exams offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB)

General Admission Requirements and Program of Study

New to nursing, but already have an undergraduate degree?

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Zheryl Baldonado, DNP, RN, CCRN DNP Class of 2021

"Social justice is the foundation of nursing...

The values of Seattle University College of Nursing will help prepare me to understand complex health care needs and to provide me with a strong foundation as an advanced practice nurse.”

Zheryl Baldonado, RN, BSN, CCRN DNP Class of 2021

Why the DNP at Seattle U?

Gain practical experience at world-class health care institutions
Lead and transform health care systems
Shape public policy and advance the health of populations
Translate research into practice and engage in interprofessional collaboration

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Learn more about the DNP program for RNs and Non-Nurse applicants at an upcoming online information session.

APNI-DNP Sessions for Non-Nurse Applicants

Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 12:00 to 12:30 PM Pacific

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Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 12:00 to 12:30 PM Pacific

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Thursday, May 30, 2024 from 12:00 to 12:30 PM Pacific

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Thursday, June 13, 2024 from 12:00 to 12:30 PM Pacific

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Thursday, June 27, 2024 from 12:00 to 12:30 PM Pacific

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DNP Online Information Sessions for RN Applicants

Thursday, May 9, 2024 from 12:00 to 12:30 PM Pacific

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Thursday, May 23, 2024 from 12:00 to 12:30 PM Pacific

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Thursday, June 6, 2024 from 12:00 to 12:30 PM Pacific

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Thursday, June 20, 2024 from 12:00 to 12:30 PM Pacific

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