Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP Pathways)
Program Overview
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares nurse leaders for advanced practice roles with the highest level of competence. It provides clinical, organizational, and leadership expertise to lead and transform care systems, translate evidence to clinical practice, and advocate for safe and quality care for diverse populations. The program offers specialty areas in Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program prepares nurse leaders for advanced practice roles with the highest level of competence to meet the changing demands of today's and future health care environment. You will attain clinical, organizational, and leadership expertise to lead and transform care systems, translate evidence to clinical practice, engage in inter-professional collaboration, and advocate for safe and quality care for diverse populations within complex care systems.
Objectives:
- To prepare nurse leaders for advanced practice roles with the highest level of competence to meet the changing demands of today's and future health care environment.
- To provide clinical, organizational, and leadership expertise to lead and transform care systems.
- Enable translating evidence to clinical practice, engaging in inter-professional collaboration, and advocating for safe and quality care for diverse populations within complex care systems.
Outline:
Program content
- Advanced practice nursing
- Leadership
- Evidence-based practice
- Quality improvement
- Practice inquiry
- Systems leadership
Structure
- Cohort model beginning with foundational coursework
- 11 quarters full-time; 15 quarters part-time
- Specialty areas: 1) Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner 2) Family Nurse Practitioner
Course schedule
- View Nurse Practitioner curriculum sequence (full-time)
- View Nurse Practitioner curriculum sequence (part-time)
- View Post-APRN Certification curriculum sequence (full-time)
- View Post-APRN Certification curriculum sequence (part-time)
- View Post-Master's Nurse Practitioner curriculum sequence (full-time)
Careers:
- Independent practitioner.
- Leader in evidence-based practice and quality improvement.
- Education positions, in hospital and clinic settings.
- Public health, influencing health policy at local, state, and federal levels.
Seattle Pacific University
Overview:
Seattle Pacific University (SPU) is a nationally ranked, private Christian liberal arts university located in Seattle, Washington. It is committed to graduating individuals of competence and character, fostering wisdom, and cultivating a grace-filled community.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
SPU offers a vibrant campus experience with opportunities for outdoor adventures, engaging Christian faith and service, and a strong sense of community. The student-faculty ratio is 11:1, allowing for personalized attention and mentorship.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Outstanding Faculty:
SPU boasts a dedicated faculty committed to student success.World-Class Opportunities:
Students have access to a range of opportunities for growth and development, including internships, research, and study abroad programs.Engaging Christian Faith and Service:
SPU fosters a strong Christian community and encourages students to engage in service and outreach.Seattle Advantage:
Located in Seattle, students benefit from the city's cultural and economic opportunities.Academic Programs:
SPU offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including:
Arts and Humanities:
Art, Art History, Communication Studies, English, History, Music, Philosophy, Theatre, Visual CommunicationBusiness and Economics:
Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Marketing, Politics, Philosophy & EconomicsEducation:
Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Special Education, Teacher Certification, Educational LeadershipEngineering and Computer Science:
Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Mechanical EngineeringHealth Sciences:
Exercise Science, Nursing, Nutrition and DieteticsScience and Mathematics:
Applied Human Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Life Science, Mathematics, Physics, PhysiologySocial Sciences:
Psychology, SociologyTheology:
Christian Theology, Christian Studies, DivinityOther:
- SPU has an average undergraduate class size of 19 students.
- 54% of undergraduate students are from historically underrepresented groups.
- 89% of bachelor recipients are employed or in graduate school one year after graduation.
- SPU has a total enrollment of 2,662 students.
- 97% of undergraduates receive financial aid.
- 80% of students complete an internship.
- SPU has 12 NCAA Division II sports teams.
