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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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Specialize and serve more patients


Increase your scope of practice as a nurse practitioner (NP) without putting your career on hold. Choose one of the following concentrations: Psychiatric/Mental Health, Family or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care.

Save time with two convenient and quality online pathways: 

  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)  - boost your bachelor's in nursing to graduate in as little as 2 years.
  • Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) to MSN  – build on your associate degree in nursing and RN license to graduate in 3 years or less.
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Elevate Your Career Fast
Become an NP in as little as 2 years.
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100% Virtual Classroom
Fully online coursework to balance your commitments.
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Qualify for More Opportunities
NPs are in-demand and have higher earning potential.*

Recognized and respected in nursing


For more than 80 years, Wilkes University has been dedicated to student success. See some of the reasons why our online education is unique:

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Personalized
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Advisor, faculty & clinical placement team for your success.

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Prepped to
Become an NP

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 MSN 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

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  • 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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* U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 

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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