Provide essential mental health care
Increase your scope of practice as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP). Become a PMHNP with convenient and quality online coursework that builds on your education through three pathways:
- Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) to MSN: graduate in 36 months
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN): graduate in 28 months
- Post-Graduate/APRN Certificate: graduate in as little as 12 months*
Supporting PA nurses for 40+ years
From our campus along the Susquehanna River, Wilkes has been empowering students in Pennsylvania since our inception. As the need for psychiatric care providers grows, we are proud to offer some of the best PMHNP programs in PA (Nursingprocess.org).
Wilkes nurses have found success at leading Pennsylvania healthcare providers, including Geisinger, Lehigh Valley, UPMC and St. Luke’s Health Networks.
Affordable
& Rewarding
One of the most affordable online PMHNP programs in PA, at $729 per credit.
Efficient,
Quality Education
One of the fastest online MSN programs in Pennsylvania.
Prepped to
Become a PMHNP
Wilkes nurses have consistently high pass rates on ANCC certification exams.
Next Intake: Jan 2025
No entrance exams required
3.0 minimum undergrad GPA
Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
CCNE
Top Ranked University for 16 Consecutive Years
U.S. News & World Report
Top 10% Ranked Institution Nationally
Brookings Institution
Military Friendly School Bronze Award, 2021
VIQTORY
* Based on transfer credit review
** Hospital Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania
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)