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Beyond Primary Care: 11 Nontraditional Nurse Practitioner Careers

Masters in Nursing

Are you curious about the road less traveled? We’ve rounded up 11 nontraditional nurse practitioner career options that may intrigue you.

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What is Nursing Science?

Masters in Nursing

This blog will help you understand the meaning of nursing science and what to expect from Wilkes’ course for MSN–NP students.

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An Extensive Guide to Performing an Advanced Health Assessment

Masters in Nursing

Read this blog to learn the importance of advanced health assessment and what to expect from Wilkes’ course for MSN – NP students.

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Affordable Tuition, Quality Education and Clinical Placement Services Are Some of the Reasons This MSN Student Chose Wilkes University

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Craig Patton, BSN

Wilkes University Online MSN – PMHNP Student

Preceptors Needed: The 10 Benefits of Being a Preceptor

Preceptors Needed: The 10 Benefits of Being a Preceptor

Clinical preceptors are essential to nursing education and rely on the expertise of experienced clinicians like you.

Wilkes university nursing Is a PhD in Nursing Right for You?

Is a PhD in Nursing Right for You?

Each year, 4,000 to 5,000 nurses enroll in online PhD in Nursing programs at schools like Wilkes University.

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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.

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. 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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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.

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