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PhD of Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Seattle, United States
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A three-year DNP for registered nurses employed by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.
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 Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist. Apply knowledge in areas including 72-74 credits over three years
- starting in August. Core DNP coursework and. Communicate findings and evaluate relevant practical or academic problems.
Career outcomes
- Adult-gerontology clinical nurse specialist
- quality improvement leader
- nursing practice leader
Curriculum
- 72-74 credits over three years
- starting in August. Core DNP coursework and specialised practicum experiences prepare nurses to lead quality improvement
- coach clinical teams
- evaluate patient outcomes and implement evidence-based practice across health systems.
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 | $38,292 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
August 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 1 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $38,292 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.