Gonzaga University

Updated on October 17, 2023

Overview: Gonzaga University: Department of Nursing

Department: Department of Nursing

Programs Offered: FNP, PMHNP

Degree Types: MSN (BSN or Non-Nursing Bachelors accepted), Post-MSN Second Masters, DNP (BSN or Non-Nursing Bachelors accepted)

Accreditation: CCNE

Instruction Methods: Program uses asynchronous instruction. Students can access course lectures and materials at any time.

Phone Number: (866) 380-5323

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Gonzaga University Online APRN Programs

Gonzaga University Online FNP Programs

Online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) option

Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Family Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: MSN (BSN or Non-Nursing Bachelors accepted)Program Structure: Online instruction with six on-campus visits (~2 per year) with clinical hours requirementsWebsite: www.gonzaga.edu

Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 600 hours needed to graduateNumber of Credits Required: 47 credits needed to graduate (students with a non-nursing bachelors degree have to take an additional 4 bridge courses)Number of Campus Visits Required: 6 (throughout entire program)

Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Part-time onlyProgram Length: Program can be completed in approximately 3 years (program may take longer for students with a non-nursing bachelors degree as an additional 4 bridge courses are required) (students have up to 5 years to complete the program)Program Start Date: Fall, Spring and Summer admissionNumber of Terms: 9 to 10 semesters (BSN applicants)

Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: BSN or RN (ADN) plus non-nursing bachelor's degree required; current RN licenseGPA: Minimum GPA 3.0 (or GPA explanation statement needed)Standardized Testing: GRE or MAT required if GPA below 3.0Tuition: ~$47,000 + fees (based on 47 credits, will be higher for students without a BSN)Cost Per Credit Hour: $1000 per credit hour

Eligibility Restrictions: Program only accepts students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming

Online Second Master's Degree – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) option

Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Family Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: Post-MSN Certificate New or Second Specialty (any MSN accepted)Program Structure: Online instruction with six on-campus visits (~2 per year) with clinical hours requirementsWebsite: www.gonzaga.edu

Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 600 hours needed to graduateNumber of Credits Required: 32 to 35 credits needed to graduate (depending on gap analysis)Number of Campus Visits Required: 6 (throughout entire program)

Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Part-time onlyProgram Length: Program can be completed in approximately 2 yearsProgram Start Date: Fall, Spring and Summer admissionNumber of Terms: 6 to 7 semesters

Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: MSN required; current RN licenseGPA: Minimum GPA 3.0 (or GPA explanation statement needed)Standardized Testing: GRE or MAT required if GPA below 3.0Tuition: ~$32,000 to ~$35,000 + fees (depending on gap analysis)Cost Per Credit Hour: $1000 per credit hour

Eligibility Restrictions: Program only accepts students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming

Online Post-Bacc Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) option

Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Family Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: DNP (BSN or Non-Nursing Bachelors accepted)Program Structure: Online instruction with seven on-campus visits (~2 per year) with clinical hours requirementsWebsite: www.gonzaga.edu

Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 1000 hours needed to graduateNumber of Credits Required: 75 credits needed to graduate (students with a non-nursing bachelors degree have to take an additional 4 bridge courses)Number of Campus Visits Required: 7 (throughout entire program)

Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Full-time and Part-timeProgram Length: Full-time: an accelerated program is available which can be completed in approximately 3 years; Part-time: program can be completed in 4.5 to 5 years (students have up to 7 years to finish the program); Program may take longer for students with a non-nursing bachelors degree as there are 4 additional bridge coursesProgram Start Date: Fall, Spring and Summer admissionNumber of Terms: Full-time: 10 semesters; Part-time: 13 to 15 semesters

Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: BSN or RN (ADN) plus non-nursing bachelor's degree required; current RN licenseGPA: Minimum GPA 3.3 (or GPA explanation statement needed)Standardized Testing: GRE or MAT required if GPA below 3.3Tuition: ~$75,000 + fees (based on 75 credits, will be higher for students without a BSN)Cost Per Credit Hour: $1000 per credit hour

Eligibility Restrictions: Program only accepts students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming

Gonzaga University Online PMHNP Programs

Online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) option

Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: MSN (BSN or Non-Nursing Bachelors accepted)Program Structure: Online instruction with five on-campus visits (~2 per year) with clinical hours requirementsWebsite: www.gonzaga.edu

Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 600 hours needed to graduateNumber of Credits Required: 47 credits needed to graduate (students with a non-nursing bachelors degree have to take an additional 4 bridge courses)Number of Campus Visits Required: 5 (throughout entire program)

Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Part-time onlyProgram Length: Program can be completed in approximately 3 years (program may take longer for students with a non-nursing bachelors degree as an additional 4 bridge courses are required) (students have up to 5 years to complete the program)Program Start Date: Fall, Spring and Summer admissionNumber of Terms: 10 semesters (BSN applicants)

Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: BSN or RN (ADN) plus non-nursing bachelor's degree required; current RN licenseGPA: Minimum GPA 3.0 (or GPA explanation statement needed)Standardized Testing: GRE or MAT required if GPA below 3.0Tuition: ~$47,000 + fees (based on 47 credits, will be higher for students without a BSN)Cost Per Credit Hour: $1000 per credit hour

Eligibility Restrictions: Program only accepts students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming

Online Second Master's Degree – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) option

Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: Post-MSN Certificate New or Second Specialty (any MSN accepted)Program Structure: Online instruction with five on-campus visits (~2 per year) with clinical hours requirementsWebsite: www.gonzaga.edu

Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 600 hours needed to graduateNumber of Credits Required: 32 to 35 credits needed to graduate (depending on gap analysis)Number of Campus Visits Required: 5 (throughout entire program)

Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Part-time onlyProgram Length: Program can be completed in approximately 2 yearsProgram Start Date: Fall, Spring and Summer admissionNumber of Terms: 6 to 7 semesters

Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: MSN required; current RN licenseGPA: Minimum GPA 3.0 (or GPA explanation statement needed)Standardized Testing: GRE or MAT required if GPA below 3.0Tuition: ~$32,000 to ~$35,000 + fees (depending on gap analysis)Cost Per Credit Hour: $1000 per credit hour

Eligibility Restrictions: Program only accepts students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming

Online Post-Bacc Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) option

Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: DNP (BSN or Non-Nursing Bachelors accepted)Program Structure: Online instruction with six on-campus visits (~2 per year) with clinical hours requirementsWebsite: www.gonzaga.edu

Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 1000 hours needed to graduateNumber of Credits Required: 75 credits needed to graduate (students with a non-nursing bachelors degree have to take an additional 4 bridge courses)Number of Campus Visits Required: 6 (throughout entire program)

Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Full-time and Part-timeProgram Length: Full-time: an accelerated program is available which can be completed in approximately 3 years; Part-time: program can be completed in 4.5 to 5 years (students have up to 7 years to finish the program); Program may take longer for students with a non-nursing bachelors degree as there are 4 additional bridge coursesProgram Start Date: Fall, Spring and Summer admissionNumber of Terms: Full-time: 10 semesters; Part-time: 13 to 15 semesters

Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: BSN or RN (ADN) plus non-nursing bachelor's degree required; current RN licenseGPA: Minimum GPA 3.3 (or GPA explanation statement needed)Standardized Testing: GRE or MAT required if GPA below 3.3Tuition: ~$75,000 + fees (based on 75 credits, will be higher for students without a BSN)Cost Per Credit Hour: $1000 per credit hour

Eligibility Restrictions: Program only accepts students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming