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I have an associate degree in nursing (ADN) with a 3.0 GPA
I have a bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 GPA
I have a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) 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 an MSN, DNP or BSN to DNP degree with a 3.0 GPA
I have an unencumbered RN license
I reside in Pennsylvania

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Provide primary care for patients

Increase your scope of practice across the lifespan as a family nurse practitioner (FNP). Become an FNP with convenient and quality online coursework that builds on your education through three pathways:

  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) to MSN
  • Post-Graduate/APRN Certificate
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Elevate Your Career Fast
Become an FNP in as little as 20 months.
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100% Virtual Classroom
Fully online coursework to balance your commitments.
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Fill the Gap in Primary Care
FNPs are in-demand to help combat the physician shortage.*

Recognized and respected in nursing


For more than 80 years, Wilkes University has been dedicated to student success. We are a small non-profit university in Pennsylvania that gives you big opportunities. That is just as true in our virtual campus. See some of the reasons why our online education is unique:

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Complimentary
Placement Support

Our team will work with you to find convenient clinical sites.

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Prepped to
Become an FNP

Wilkes nurses have consistently high pass rates on ANCC certification exams.

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Affordable
& Rewarding

At $729 per credit, tuition is lower than other online FNP programs.

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Learn More About Tuition, Admission, Financial Assistance & More.

I have an associate degree in nursing (ADN) with a 3.0 GPA
I have a bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 GPA
I have a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) 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 an MSN, DNP or BSN to DNP degree with a 3.0 GPA
I have an unencumbered RN license
I reside in Pennsylvania

Step 1 of 2

  • Current Step 1
  • Step 2
  • Complete
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Next Intake: Jan 2025

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No entrance exams required

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3.0 minimum undergrad GPA

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Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
CCNE

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Top Ranked University for 16 Consecutive Years
U.S. News & World Report

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Top 10% Ranked Institution Nationally
Brookings Institution

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Military Friendly School Bronze Award, 2021
VIQTORY 

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* American Association of Nurse Practitioners 

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)

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