Seattle University is dedicated to educating the whole person, to
professional formation, and to empowering leaders for a just and
humane world. Our vision is to be the premier independent
university of the Northwest in academic quality, Jesuit Catholic
inspiration and service to society. Our values consist of:
Care - We put the good of students first.
Academic Excellence - We value excellence in learning
with great teachers who are active scholars.
Diversity - We celebrate educational excellence achieved
through diversity.
Faith - We treasure our Jesuit Catholic ethos and the
enrichment from many faiths of our university community.
Justice - We foster a concern for justice and the
competence to promote it.
Leadership - We seek to develop responsible leaders
committed to the common good.
Seattle University College of Nursing is a learning community comprised of students, faculty, staff, and health care professionals who support each other in providing quality educational programs and pursuing scholarly endeavors. Our teaching style provides intense, individualized attention to each student's needs and goals. Classes are small, and with a student/faculty ratio of 10:1 in clinical settings, students and faculty may form solid relationships. Each student is assigned a faculty member as a personal advisor and mentor. Our professors work closely with students not only in the classroom, but also in clinical facilities, the clinical performance laboratory, and student organizations.
The College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on
Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The College of Nursing is
also a member of the Partnership in Nursing Education (PNE)
program with the Department of Military Science. The PNE program
offers excellent summer nursing internships at hospitals around
the world. Seattle University Army ROTC has many four, three, and
two-year full nursing scholarships available. Scholarships can be
applied towards undergraduate and graduate programs. For more
information about the ROTC program and nursing scholarships,
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BSN Program
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The College of Nursing has a more than 70-year history of
outstanding baccalaureate education in nursing, with an equally
long tradition of community outreach and service. The aim of the
College is to provide students with the critical thinking tools
and educational preparation necessary for professional practice,
combined with an emphasis on values and service to others derived
from the Jesuit tradition.
The College of Nursing offers a four-year, Bachelor of Science in
Nursing degree (BSN) for basic undergraduate students with no
previous education in nursing. Second-degree learners are also
admitted to this program, or they may choose the Advanced
Practice Nursing Immersion program leading to an MSN.
The students and faculty of the College of Nursing are provided with spacious and modern office and conference room space in the College's recently renovated historic Garrand Building. Students practice in the State of the Art Clinical Performance Laboratory located in the James Tower where simulator mannequins are used to promote student competency and critical thinking skills. Clinical experience is provided for all nursing students through various cooperating health care agencies and community-based sites in the Seattle area. Many of these places for experiential learning are within walking distance of the University.
MSN Program
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Consistent with the educational mission of Seattle University's
College of Nursing, the Master's program prepares nurses for
careers in advanced nursing practice and in community leadership.
The program emphasizes preparation of expert clinicians able to
manage complex nursing activities. Further, graduates incorporate
theoretical knowledge into specialized nursing roles, participate
in advancement of nursing knowledge and health care, and assume
responsibility for continued professional growth.
Students may choose from the following tracks within the MSN
program:
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner: The PCNP track prepares
professional nurses as nurse practitioners to provide direct
primary care to individuals and families. This track offers two
specializations:
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with Addictions focus
- Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
Graduates of this track are prepared for independent and
collaborative decision-making in disease prevention, health
promotion and maintenance; physical and psychosocial assessment
and management of health and illness.
Leadership in Community Nursing: The LCN track offers two
specializations: Program Development and Spirituality and Health.
The Program Development specialization prepares Advanced Practice
Nurses with the competencies to collaborate with community and
organizational members and leaders, to design, implement, and
evaluate health programs for vulnerable populations. The
Spirituality and Health specialization prepares Advanced Practice
Nurses to develop and support community-based initiatives or work
with individuals, families and organizations regarding matters of
spiritual health and spiritual well being. These nurses work
primarily with individuals, families, and communities addressing
life course transition, palliative care, or end-of-life issues.
Advanced Practice Nursing Immersion: The Advanced Practice Nursing Immersion is an accelerated entry-to-practice option for people holding bachelor's degrees in non-nursing fields. It is a full-time, nine to eleven quarter program leading to the MSN and preparation as a primary care nurse practitioner. Students may select the Family, Gerontological or Psychiatric Mental Health specialization. Another option available is the Leadership in Community Nursing course of studies.
Post-master's certificates are also available.