Nurse doctorate programs in Washington.
6 doctorate nursing programs in Washington across 3 cities. Always free for students; program directors can claim listings.
The directory lists 6 doctoral nursing programs in Washington, made up of 5 DNP and 1 PhD in Nursing. They are offered by 5 institutions across Seattle, Spokane and Tacoma.
2 of the 6 programs listed in Washington are available in an online or hybrid format. Compare these against online DNP programs and online PhD in nursing programs worldwide.
Institutions offering doctoral nursing degrees in Washington
- Gonzaga University
- Pacific Lutheran University
- Seattle University
- University of Washington School of Nursing
- Washington State University
Specializations available in Washington
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Comparing doctoral nursing pathways in Washington
A DNP is a practice doctorate aimed at advanced clinical practice and systems leadership; a PhD in nursing is a research doctorate aimed at generating new knowledge. Entry points differ too — see BSN to DNP, MSN to DNP, BSN to PhD and DNP to PhD for the routes into each. Cost and funding vary widely; affordable DNP programs and fully funded PhD in nursing programs list the options that publish figures. Admission testing also varies — see DNP programs with no GRE requirement.