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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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About the Program

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4-8

hours

Synchronous

Scheduled, real-time virtual classroom with an instructor

12-16

hours

Asynchronous

Self-paced, independent online coursework

20-24

hours

Assessed Activities

Discussions, assignments, projects, and study for test taking

12

hours

Clinical Placement

On-site clinical rotation hours with a preceptor

How Does Clinical Placement Work

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A frequently asked question

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When will I receive my clinical placement details?

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When will I receive my clinical placement details?

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When will I receive my clinical placement details?

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Elizabeth Swinny

“To get something out of your education, you have to put something in,”  says Elizabeth Swinny, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CCRN. A 2020 Wilkes grad, Swinny advises DNP students to be resilient and flexible to reach their goals. “Perseverance and resilience are mandatory.”

Elizabeth Swinny, DNP Graduate

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Craig Patton

What really drew me to Wilkes was the fact that they had a dedicated clinical placement team. It was a game-changer. Having to find my own preceptor and clinical placement site was an immense stressor, so knowing they would take care of that was one of the biggest perks that attracted me to Wilkes.

Craig Patton, Master of Science in Nursing

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Trenise Griffith

Something that I loved about this program is the attention that I got from my advisors early on, before even being accepted to the program. I was able to talk with my advisor over the phone and ask all of the questions that I had at the time to decide whether or not to move forward with the program. I had looked at a lot of schools, but this one fit what I needed.

Trenise Griffith, APRN Certificate

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Rebecca Cavill

Obtaining a Ph.D. in Nursing online allowed me to work full-time while accomplishing my career and educational goals. The Wilkes faculty provided a caring learning environment and promoted academic excellence.

Rebecca Cavill, PHD, CRNP

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Sonya Carothers

Wilkes University Passan School of Nursing Ph.D. program was designed for the working person. Because of the design, I felt my dream of obtaining the Ph.D. was indeed possible.

Sonya Carothers, Family Nurse Practitioner; PhD

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Deborah A. Zbegner

It is a collaborative partnership, between you and us, to get the best for you. Our responsibility is to educate you so that you are safe, effective, and able to care for those people you encounter.

Deborah Zbegner, Dean, Passan School of Nursing

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Regina Prosser smiling, dark background

Wilkes University PhD in Nursing online program afforded me the opportunity to advance my professional education and career goals while working full-time.

Regina Prosser, PhD in Nursing

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