Today is about channeling your passion, leading the way and changing lives. It’s about elevating your nursing career for the benefit of patients and their communities and improving healthcare outcomes through strategy and innovation. Through education, opportunity and guidance, Wilkes University can make all those things possible for those who are willing. It can start today. We’re ready when you are.
Online Nursing Degree and Certificate Programs
For more than 80 years, Wilkes has been dedicated to the success of our students through academic excellence, educational access and return on investment. Some of the nation’s leading publications and renowned organizations have recognized this commitment. We are constantly evolving to meet the needs of our nursing students, and that includes complimentary clinical placement services.
"At Wilkes, you will achieve your dream."
Dr. David Ward | Senior Vice President/Provost
Wilkes University is dedicated to helping nurses and veterans advance their careers through flexible online programs designed to fit your goals. We provide resources and support to help you or a loved-one use eligible benefits, including:
- Dedicated support to help you leverage your GI Bill and education benefits
- Affordable tuition designed to reduce overall program cost and time to completion
- Flexible online nursing programs built for busy work and service schedules
- Strong student support, including clinical placement assistance (at no added cost) and licensure exam preparation
* The baccalaureate degree in nursing/master's degree in nursing/ Doctor of Nursing Practice and post-graduate/APRN certificate programs at Wilkes University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.ccneaccreditation.org)
Complimentary Clinical Placement Services
Wilkes works with you to offer a high-quality placement experience that meets the clinical requirements to prepare you for success in your future. We partner with you to:
We have higher-than-average certification rates in all of our nurse practitioner programs, and our students go out into the workforce, secure jobs, and do very well.
Dr. Patricia Sweeney , Associate Professor of Nursing
When it comes to clinical placement, many schools don't offer clinical placement, and it is a hassle. So that was really a plus. [Wilkes] really did assist me with placement, making sure I was matched with the clinical site that also met my own values and my own goals.
Kathy Eyegue-Sandy, Post-Graduate/APRN Certificate - Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Wilkes University completely prepared me for the boards, and I passed the first time. Wilkes has been an amazing experience for me. It made me what I am today.
Dr. Dawn Ramsay, Post-Graduate/APRN Certificate - Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Placement support, I cannot say anything bad about it. It was awesome. They communicated back and forth with me to let me know where they were with the placement. They found the placement for me. It was just seamless. The semesters that I needed to get my hours were stress-free because I knew where I was going to go, and it just worked out. It was awesome.
Ashika Dickerson , Post-Graduate/APRN Certificate | Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
It’s so easy to reach faculty members if you have a question or need to be taken care of. They were so supportive, and actually exemplify good leadership that we are looking forward to promoting in the nursing field.
Patrick Ondieki Machuki, Online MSN Program Graduate | 2025
I chose Wilkes because it has great reviews. They are certified and I wanted to make sure I get a school that was accredited. I liked the fact that I did not have specific login times.
Hannah Max Deah , Online MSN Program Graduate | 2025
Wilkes definitely exceeded my expectations. They are so passionate about their learning here. The staff work really well with schedules. The faculty here are fantastic with helping you walk through it. It's a family, it's great.
Susan Brannigan, Online MSN Program Graduate | 2025
More About Wilkes
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.
Reach Out to an Enrollment Advisor
We’re here to talk about everything Wilkes, everything nursing and anything you need to make the right choice for your career. We'll even help with the application process. Call us or click the link below to start the conversation. We can’t wait!
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. Please see our full list of state authorizations to determine whether our program fulfills requirements for licensure in your home state. 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.
Primary State of Residence (PSOR)
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.