Seattle,
WA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 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) pathway enables 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 diverse backgrounds who are transitioning into nursing. Our APNI to DNP program delivers a rigorous, hands-on curriculum that thoroughly equips you to provide comprehensive care across various health scenarios. Seattle University establishes the essential groundwork for a meaningful career shaping healthcare leadership. This full-time program spans four consecutive years. The initial five quarters concentrate on pre-licensure coursework to qualify you for the Registered Nurse (RN) examination. Subsequent doctoral studies over three years develop your expertise as an advanced practice nurse. Completing all four years successfully awards you the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree.
After fulfilling pre-licensure requirements and passing RN examinations, you'll advance to doctoral coursework aligned with your chosen specialization.
Seattle University's Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) DNP program develops skilled practitioners and leaders capable of revolutionizing mental healthcare systems. Our innovative curriculum emphasizes merging mental health and addiction treatment across community, primary care, hospital, and outpatient environments. Engage with our program's scientifically grounded, empathetic approach to addressing complex challenges affecting vulnerable populations with mental health and substance use disorders. Emerge as a transformative leader advocating for policy changes and improving access to quality, evidence-based mental health and addiction services for patients of all ages in our communities.
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