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Wilkes University Nursing FAQs

You have questions. We have answers. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding Wilkes online nursing programs.

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How much do the online nursing programs cost?

Note: Tuition listed is based on the number of required courses for each program. An analysis of previous coursework may allow for fewer courses and in turn, a lower net cost when applicable.

Each program is different but highly competitive. A review of official transcripts will determine a student’s course of study.

Associate Degree in Nursing (R.N) to Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) — Nurse Practitioner (N.P.) program:

Family Nurse Practitioner (F.N.P.) concentration: $39,312
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (A.G.P.C.N.P.) concentration: $37,128
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (P.M.H.N.P.) concentration: $38,584

Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) — Nurse Practitioner (N.P.) program:

Family Nurse Practitioner (F.N.P.) concentration: $31,304
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (A.G.P.C.N.P.) concentration: $29,120
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (P.M.H.N.P.) concentration: $30,576

Post-graduate/A.P.R.N. Certificate program:

Family Nurse Practitioner (F.N.P.) concentration: $20,384
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (A.G.P.C.N.P.) concentration: $18,200
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (P.M.H.N.P.) concentration: $19,656

Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P) program:

Tuition: $30,720 - $33,792

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Out-of-State Students

The online NURSING programs prepare graduates to take the national board certification exam appropriate to their chosen NP concentration. If you are a resident of another state, please see our full list of state authorizations to determine whether our program fulfills requirements for licensure in your home state.

Requirements Not Met

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. 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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