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Find out if you qualify for Wilkes’ online accelerated BSN program

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Our admissions counselors are ready to help you with the application process or answer your questions about tuition, financial aid opportunities or any other questions you might have about our online nursing programs. Please contact them by using the form on this page, chat with them using the chat function or call 888-413-5633.

You can also learn more about your next steps by downloading our program brochure to find out more about our course offerings, tuition and financial aid. Or, do your research right here:

Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) to Master of Science in Nursing — Nurse Practitioner program

The online RN to MSN program is for registered nurses with an associate degree who want to achieve their master's degree and become nurse practitioners with the advanced clinical skills that are in high demand.

Master of Science in Nursing — Nurse Practitioner program

A supportive educational experience is delivered by passionate advanced practice registered nurses to prepare aspiring nurse practitioners for clinical excellence. Three concentrations give students the opportunity to align their graduate studies with their career goals.

Post-Graduate/APRN Certificate program

Students can increase the scope of their practice with a certificate as a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner, adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner or family nurse practitioner.

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program

This accelerated educational experience is designed to give you the essential skills and highest level of nursing expertise to work in a clinical setting or leadership role.

PhD in Nursing program

The online PhD in Nursing is focused on research and will prepare you for a career in scientific inquiry aimed at developing new knowledge in nursing science.

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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.

I have an unencumbered RN license

I reside in Pennsylvania

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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.

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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 at 888-413-5633 or click the link below to fill out a form and start the conversation. We can’t wait!

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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.

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.

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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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