Doctor of Nursing Practice: Nurse-Midwifery, (RN-DNP)

Further your career as a leader in midwifery with Seattle University’s Certified Nurse-Midwifery (CNM) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. You will form lifelong bonds and support networks with fellow students from diverse backgrounds through our cohort-based program, a facet of our approach that strengthens your educational experience while informing your cultural awareness. Our students gain clinical training in a wide range of settings-including community birth centers, rural and urban clinics, and high-acuity Level III hospitals-ensuring comprehensive preparation for diverse practice environments. Before entering these rotations, students complete 100 hours of hands-on practice in our cutting-edge Clinical Performance Lab, building confidence and clinical skills under expert guidance. Led by compassionate faculty, our program combines trusted midwifery traditions with innovative, evidence-based approaches to health care service design and outcome evaluation. Join the #1 Nursing School in Washington (College Factual, 2024) to take the next step in your career and gain the advanced practice skills you need to support parents and families in welcoming new life. In addition to our Certified Nurse-Midwifery specialization, Seattle University also offers a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) DNP program. As a WHNP, you'll deliver patient-centered primary and specialized care for women and individuals across the gender spectrum, from puberty through the adult life span.

General Admission Requirements: Complete graduate application, Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in course work from all post-secondary educational institutions attended in the last 90-quarter/60-semester credits 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 GPA may be considered, given evidence of other accomplishments. Professional resume specifying education and work experience. Two years of work experience preferred. One year of acute care experience preferred for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner specialization. Additional Criteria for Advanced Practice Nursing Immersion (APNI) Applicants: Evidence of minimum of earned four-year baccalaureate degree from regionally accredited institution or U.S. equivalent. Submit official, degree-posted transcript from last 90-quarter/60-semester credits of your bachelor’s degree, including any transfer 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. Prerequisite Coursework for the APNI-DNP program: A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) is required in each prerequisite, except where noted otherwise. Each prerequisite course requires 3-5 credit hours. 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-year baccalaureate degree 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. 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 degree may be in nursing or other health related field. If the master’s is in nursing it must be from a CCNE or NLNAC accredited nursing program.