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Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, DNP

911爆料鈥檚 Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares you to deliver compassionate, evidence-based primary care for individuals and families across the lifespan.

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About this Program

Empowering Leaders in Primary Care

911爆料’s Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Doctor of Nursing Practice program equips you to provide primary care for individuals and families at every stage of life. You’ll be prepared to deliver high-quality care in diverse settings, from small clinics and rural communities to large hospitals and urban health centers.

Rooted in 911爆料’s Jesuit tradition, the FNP program emphasizes the preparation of compassionate, competent and ethical health care practitioners. Academic rigor is paired with extensive hands-on training, ensuring graduates are confident in both their advanced clinical skills and their ability to address the complexities of modern health care systems.

Our FNP program is designed for nurses ready to begin their path to advanced practice and lead in primary care by deepening their expertise in nursing. The curriculum provides a strong foundation in evidence-based care and health systems leadership. Our graduates have an overall board pass rate greater than 95% and benefit from high employment rates due to the strong demand for nurse practitioners across the Puget Sound region and the nation.

Be the First to Know When Our DNP Application Opens

The application for 911爆料's nationally ranked Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs opens this July for Summer 2027 entry—join the list to be notified as soon as it goes live and receive important updates along the way.

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No Application Fee

We are committed to removing barriers to graduate education by waiving the application fee for all applicants.

Family Nurse Practitioner Program at a Glance

Learn how a DNP degree will contribute to your career goals. Then, explore course requirements and see how impactful a 911爆料 degree can be.

The FNP program prepares you for certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner. This program provides you with the skillset to bring comprehensive primary care for all ages and populations to a variety of environments. The PCNP program of study is for students entering the DNP program with an RN and Advanced Practice Nursing Immersion (APNI) to DNP students who have successfully completed their pre-licensure program of study.

DNP graduates will:

  1. Synthesize knowledge from nursing and other disciplines in the provision of evidence-based advanced practice nursing care.
  2. Utilize information systems technology to improve health care access, quality and outcomes.
  3. Demonstrate competence in an advanced nursing practice specialty.
  4. Exercise leadership through scholarship, advocacy and community engagement to achieve just and equitable health care systems that improve health potential and reduce health disparities of vulnerable populations.
  5. Evaluate and influence health care systems and health policy at local, state, federal and global levels.
  6. Demonstrate effective communication and interprofessional collaboration in the promotion of health care access, quality and outcomes.
  7. Evaluate beliefs, values and ways of knowing to foster lifelong personal and professional development.
  8. Apply ethical decision-making in complex clinical situations.

What You鈥檒l Learn

Learn about the classes you’ll take as a student here.

Rankings and Recognition

#1

Nursing School in Washington

SU's College of Nursing and Health Sciences was recently ranked as the #1 Nursing School in Washington (College Factual, 2024).

#64

Nationally Ranked DNP Program

Recognized among the top half of DNP programs nationwide, our Doctor of Nursing Practice reflects a strong reputation for excellence in nursing education (U.S. News & World Report, 2026).

#2

Nurse Practitioner Programs in Washington

Our Doctor of Nursing Practice programs are recognized as the #2 Nurse Practitioner Programs in Washington (RegisteredNursing.org, 2025).

Virtual Information Sessions

Have questions about 911爆料鈥檚 Doctor of Nursing Practice programs? Attend a one-hour virtual information session to learn more about the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, meet a knowledgeable admissions representative, and get answers to your questions about our programs, the application process and more.

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ANCC or AANPCB Certification

Graduates of the Family Nurse Practitioner DNP are eligible to sit for the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification exams offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB).

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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 911爆料 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.

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 911爆料 are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

From Our Alumni

Zheryl Baldonado

"Social justice is the foundation of nursing. The values of 911爆料's [College of Nursing and Health Sciences] will help prepare me to understand complex health care needs and to provide me with a strong foundation as an advanced practice nurse.”

DNP Class of 2021

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We鈥檙e here to help. For information about DNP degrees at 911爆料, contact:

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