Nurse practitioner (NP/ARNP) programs in Spokane
5 programs open to the public. Each shows its length, cost and format as the school publishes them, what backs it, and a link to enroll. 62 open nurse practitioner jobs on the board now.
Who approves these programs
Who approves these: You need an RN license before you start any program here. Washington licenses nurse practitioners as advanced registered nurse practitioners (ARNPs): an active Washington RN license, a graduate degree from an advanced nursing program accredited by a national nursing accreditor the U.S. Department of Education recognizes, and national certification (WAC 246-840-340). Idaho licenses them as advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs, certified nurse practitioner role): a current RN license, an accredited graduate or post-graduate APRN program, and national certification (IDAPA 24.34.01, section 100.09). Source: WAC 246-840-340.
Checked Sep 29, 2026 against WABON's approved in-state nursing programs list (Aug 24, 2026), the Idaho Board of Nursing's program list and each school's own page. Dates, costs and approvals change: confirm with the program before you pay. A listing isn't an endorsement, and schools don't pay to be listed here.
Programs open to the public
In alphabetical order by school.
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Gonzaga University
MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Next start May 2027 (apply by February 1, 2027)
- Where
- Spokane, WA
- How it's taught
- Online (part-time), plus 6 required on-campus immersions of 2–3 days each at Gonzaga in Spokane
- Length
- 9 semesters, part-time (47 credits, 660 clinical hours)
- Cost
- $1,225 per credit ("tuition is subject to change"); 47 credits
Needs an active RN license and a bachelor's degree (Gonzaga prefers a BSN but doesn't require one). Gonzaga takes NP students only from 10 western states, including Washington and Idaho, and students help line up their own local preceptors.
On WABON's approved in-state nursing programs list (Aug 24, 2026); CCNE-accredited, per Gonzaga's page.
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Gonzaga University
MSN, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Next start May 2027 (apply by February 1, 2027)
- Where
- Spokane, WA
- How it's taught
- Online (part-time), plus 5 required on-campus immersions at Gonzaga in Spokane
- Length
- 9 semesters, part-time (47 credits, 660 clinical hours)
- Cost
- $1,225 per credit ("tuition is subject to change"); 47 credits
Needs an active RN license and a bachelor's degree (Gonzaga prefers a BSN but doesn't require one). Gonzaga takes NP students only from 10 western states, including Washington and Idaho, and students help line up their own local preceptors.
On WABON's approved in-state nursing programs list (Aug 24, 2026); CCNE-accredited, per Gonzaga's page.
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Gonzaga University
Second Master's Degree (FNP or PMHNP)
- Where
- Spokane, WA
- How it's taught
- Online, for working nurses
- Length
- Ask the school
- Cost
- Ask the school
For RNs who already have a master's in nursing and want to add the FNP or PMHNP specialty. Gonzaga's page doesn't give credits or cost; ask admissions.
CCNE-accredited, per Gonzaga's page.
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Washington State University College of Nursing
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Family Nurse Practitioner
- Where
- Spokane, WA
- How it's taught
- Hybrid (mostly online with 6 live Zoom sessions a semester; two lab courses meet on campus 6 times a semester each)
- Length
- 3 or 4 years (about 74 credits, 1,000 practicum hours)
- Cost
- Tuition plus about $6,000 in course and program fees, about $1,300 for books and $15 for liability insurance (WSU's estimates)
Needs a BSN, a current RN license in Washington or Idaho, a 3.0 GPA and 936 hours of nursing work. Apply August 15 to January 15 (priority November 15) to start the following August; clinicals must be in Washington or north Idaho.
On WABON's approved in-state nursing programs list (Aug 24, 2026, WSU Spokane); CCNE-accredited, per WSU's page.
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Washington State University College of Nursing
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Where
- Spokane, WA
- How it's taught
- Hybrid (mostly online with 6 live Zoom sessions a semester; two lab courses meet on campus 6 times a semester each)
- Length
- 3 or 4 years (about 74 credits, 1,000 practicum hours)
- Cost
- Tuition plus about $6,000 in course and program fees, about $1,300 for books and $15 for liability insurance (WSU's estimates)
Needs a BSN, a current RN license in Washington or Idaho, a 3.0 GPA and 936 hours of nursing work. Apply August 15 to January 15 (priority November 15) to start the following August; clinicals must be in Washington or north Idaho.
On WABON's approved in-state nursing programs list (Aug 24, 2026, WSU Spokane); CCNE-accredited, per WSU's page.
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