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PhD of Advanced Practice Nursing Immersion
- Seattle, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A four-year direct-entry DNP for graduates of other fields moving into nursing.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Explain key concepts in Advanced Practice Nursing Immersion. Apply knowledge in areas including four years
- 108-117 credits including 43 prelicensure credits. The first four
- students then complete a specialty in acute care
- primary care
- psychiatric mental. Communicate findings and evaluate relevant practical or academic problems.
Career outcomes
- Advanced practice nurse in acute care
- primary care
- psychiatric mental health
- women's health or midwifery
Curriculum
- Four years
- 108-117 credits including 43 prelicensure credits. The first four semesters are prelicensure coursework leading to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- students then complete a specialty in acute care
- primary care
- psychiatric mental health
- women's health or midwifery with extensive clinical experience.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Four-year bachelor degree from a regionally accredited institution or US equivalent with a cumulative 3.0 GPA over the last 90 quarter/60 semester credits (lower GPA considered); Washington RN licence for RN/BSN/MSN applicants (not APNI); resume
- two recommendations and letter of intent; APNI applicants complete prerequisite courses; English proficiency proof for non-native speakers.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Four-year bachelor degree from a regionally accredited institution or US equivalent (BSN or RN licence for RN-DNP; master degree in nursing or health field for post-master DNP), prerequisite courses, CV and goals statement
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 86
- IELTS 6.5
- PTE Academic 58
- Duolingo 120
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Personal Statement
- CV / Resume
How to apply
- Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $43,803 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $0 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | First Hill |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Nursing & Health Sciences |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
June 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $43,803 USD per year. The application fee is $0 USD. The estimated living cost is $25,380 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 86, IELTS 6.5, PTE Academic 58, Duolingo 120, IELTS Academic 6.5.