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Wilkes University's Passan School of Nursing offers a variety of convenient online programs for working nurses. Whether you're looking to advance your current career or pursue a new specialty, Wilkes has a flexible program for you. Going back to school is a big decision, but Wilkes offers the mentoring and faculty support you need to succeed.

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I have a bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 GPA I have an associate degree in nursing (ADN) with a 3.0 GPA I have a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) with a 3.0 GPA I have an MSN, DNP or BSN to DNP degree with a 3.0 GPA I have a master’s degree in nursing (MSN) with a 3.0 GPA I have a master’s degree in nursing (MSN) with a 3.3 GPA I have or will have at least a bachelor’s degree. If I'm interested in a graduate program (MSN, DNP, PhD or post-graduate certification), my bachelor's degree must be in nursing.

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The Princeton Review listed Wilkes among the best northeastern colleges and U.S. News & World Report has ranked Wilkes a top university for 16 consecutive years. The Economist ranked Wilkes University 25th in the nation for economic value by comparing what our graduates earn to what they might have earned if they had studied elsewhere. The Brookings Institution and Money magazine have also recognized the value of a Wilkes education. We know that our commitment to academic success pays off for our students, but it’s great to see others catching on.

"As a leader in the VA, education plays a large role in knowing how to facilitate change. Performance improvement is vital in the VA and Wilkes University’s DNP offers a focus on healthcare delivery and change management that is essential for me in my role. Enhanced knowledge and competencies can help me improve practice and lead my team to better quality outcomes...It’s convenient to go to school and work full time, volunteer in the community, and spend time with family and friends."

- Linda Zaneski, NHA, MSN, MHA, RN, BC, CCM

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At Wilkes, we support and applaud lifelong learning. We are constantly changing, evolving and growing to meet the needs of our online student nurses. We look ahead to the degree programs, experiences and opportunities our students will need to succeed, and that includes complimentary nursing clinical placement services.

Our online nursing programs offer a variety of options for working nurses. Whether you're looking to advance your current role or broaden your career path and pursue a new specialty, Wilkes has a flexible program for you. Going back to school is a big decision. That's why we offer the mentoring and faculty member support of skilled nurse educators you need to succeed.

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Out-of-State Students

Our online nursing degree programs prepare graduates to take the national board certification exam appropriate to their degree or chosen NP concentration. ABSN graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Please see our full list of state authorizations to determine whether our program fulfills requirements for licensure in your home state. For the online ABSN program, your primary state of residence must be PA. Wilkes University will not be able to place any students who move to an unauthorized state before or during the program and this may impact your ability to continue with the program.

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Your PSOR is the state in which you declare as your primary residence for legal purposes. Sources used to verify your PSOR may include driver's license, federal income tax return, or voter registration. Only one state can be identified as the primary state of legal residence.

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To proceed with the Associate Degree in Nursing (R.N.) to M.S.N. program, you are required to have an associate’s degree in nursing and hold a current unencumbered R.N. license.

If you don’t meet these requirements but would still like further information, please contact us.

To proceed with the M.S.N. program, you are required to have a bachelor’s degree in nursing and hold a current unencumbered R.N. license.

If you don’t meet these requirements but would still like further information, please contact us.

To proceed with either the D.N.P., Ph.D. or the Post Graduate A.P.R.N. Certification programs, you are required to have a master’s degree in nursing and hold a current unencumbered R.N. license.

If you don’t meet these requirements but would still like further information, please contact us.

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