Seattle,
WA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Certified Nurse Midwifery in Seattle United States | Seattle University
Seattle University
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Seattle United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
39,884
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Seattle University's Advanced Practice Nursing Immersion (APNI) program provides a pathway for college graduates without healthcare experience to pursue a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree and become advanced practice nurses. This unique DNP track attracts career-changers from various backgrounds who are transitioning into nursing. The APNI to DNP program delivers a rigorous, hands-on curriculum that equips you to provide comprehensive care across diverse health scenarios. Seattle University fosters the essential skills for a meaningful career shaping healthcare leadership. This full-time program spans four years, beginning with five quarters of pre-licensure coursework to qualify you for the RN exam, followed by three years of doctoral-level advanced practice training, culminating in a DNP degree.
After completing pre-licensure requirements and obtaining RN licensure, you'll progress to doctoral studies in your chosen specialization.
Elevate your professional journey with Seattle University's DNP specializing in Nurse Midwifery. Our cohort-based model creates enduring connections among students from varied backgrounds, enriching both your learning and cultural competence. Blending time-honored midwifery practices with modern hospital technologies, our program features dedicated faculty who champion compassionate midwife education while maintaining rigorous standards in evidence-based care, healthcare system design, and outcome assessment. Embark on this transformative experience to enhance your career while helping families welcome healthy newborns.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Complete graduate application form.
Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in course work from all post-secondary educational institutions attended in the last 90 quarter/60 semestercredits of the bachelor's degree, including any transfer credits earned during this time, and any post-baccalaureate course work. Individuals who have less than a 3.0 GPAmay be considered, given evidence of other accomplishments.
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING IMMERSION (APNI) APPLICANTS
Evidence of minimum of earned four-yearbaccalaureatedegree from regionally accredited institution or U.S. equivalent. Submit official, degree-posted transcript from last 90 quarter/60 semester graded credits of your bachelor's degree, including any transfer institution credit earned during this time period. Unofficial transcripts for all post-baccalaureate coursework or satisfying prerequisite coursework also required. If admitted, students have until the end of their first quarter of enrollment to provide official copies.
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA FOR APPLICANTS WITH AN RN AND BACHELOR'S DEGREE
Copy of current RN licensure without practice restrictions or ability to obtain an RN license in WA state if from another state.
Evidence of minimum of earned four-yearbaccalaureatedegree from regionally accredited institution or U.S. equivalent. Submit official, degree-posted transcript from last 90 quarter/60 semester graded credits of your bachelor's degree, including any transfer institution credit earned during this time period.
5 quarter credit undergraduate Statistics course or its equivalent completed within 10 years with a grade of C (2.0) or better
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA FOR POST-MASTER'S APPLICANTS WITH AN RN OR NP
Official transcripts from all accredited institutions where graduate-level courses were taken must reflect a GPA of at least 3.0 from a regionally accredited college or university. The earned master's degreemay be in nursing or other health related field. If the masters is in nursing it must be from a CCNE or NLNAC accredited nursing program.
Current unencumbered RN license. If applicant is a nurse practitioner, he/she must also have current, unencumbered ARNP license
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL (Internet) - 86, Pearson Test of English - 63
Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in course work from all post-secondary educational institutions attended in the last 90 quarter/60 semestercredits of the bachelor's degree, including any transfer credits earned during this time, and any post-baccalaureate course work. Individuals who have less than a 3.0 GPAmay be considered, given evidence of other accomplishments.
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING IMMERSION (APNI) APPLICANTS
Evidence of minimum of earned four-yearbaccalaureatedegree from regionally accredited institution or U.S. equivalent. Submit official, degree-posted transcript from last 90 quarter/60 semester graded credits of your bachelor's degree, including any transfer institution credit earned during this time period. Unofficial transcripts for all post-baccalaureate coursework or satisfying prerequisite coursework also required. If admitted, students have until the end of their first quarter of enrollment to provide official copies.
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA FOR APPLICANTS WITH AN RN AND BACHELOR'S DEGREE
Copy of current RN licensure without practice restrictions or ability to obtain an RN license in WA state if from another state.
Evidence of minimum of earned four-yearbaccalaureatedegree from regionally accredited institution or U.S. equivalent. Submit official, degree-posted transcript from last 90 quarter/60 semester graded credits of your bachelor's degree, including any transfer institution credit earned during this time period.
5 quarter credit undergraduate Statistics course or its equivalent completed within 10 years with a grade of C (2.0) or better
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA FOR POST-MASTER'S APPLICANTS WITH AN RN OR NP
Official transcripts from all accredited institutions where graduate-level courses were taken must reflect a GPA of at least 3.0 from a regionally accredited college or university. The earned master's degreemay be in nursing or other health related field. If the masters is in nursing it must be from a CCNE or NLNAC accredited nursing program.
Current unencumbered RN license. If applicant is a nurse practitioner, he/she must also have current, unencumbered ARNP license
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL (Internet) - 86, Pearson Test of English - 63
Tuition
USD
39,884