Meet the Demand for Mental Health Care

More than 60 million Americans need access to mental health care—enough to meet the populations of California and Texas*. Yet, according to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, only 4.7% of the practicing 355,000 licensed NPs in the U.S. are certified in psychiatric/mental health — the need for more is critical.

As a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), you can be part of the solution while advancing your career through Wilkes University’s CCNE accredited online MSN program. BSN holders can earn their MSN-PMHNP degree in 2.3 years while RNs with an ADN/ASN can graduate in 3 years.

• BSN to MSN-PMHNP: graduate in 2.3 years
• ADN (RN) to MSN-PMHNP: graduate in 3 years
• Post-Grad/APRN Cert: graduate in as little as 12 months**

At Wilkes You Will

Wilkes University is a small non-profit university that gives you big opportunities. For more than 90 years, Wilkes has been dedicated to the success of our students through academic excellence, educational access and return on investment.

Provide greater continuity of care

Gain autonomy as a nurse practitioner (NP) by earning your Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) online from Wilkes University. BSN holders can earn their MSN in as little as two years, while those with an ASN/ADN can graduate in three years or less.

Our program is designed with your future in mind, investing in the development of advanced clinical skills and evidence-based practices that empower you to deliver improved patient outcomes. With 100% online, asynchronous coursework, you can balance your studies with your professional and personal life. Clinical rotations provide the practical experience you need to excel, honing your skills with real-world patient care. To support your success, our integrated exam prep courses offer dedicated resources that contribute to consistently high pass rates on board-certification exams—well above the national average. Once you enroll, you’ll be paired with a dedicated Student Success Counselor who will guide you from day one through graduation, ensuring you have all the support and resources you need to excel.

Recognized and respected in nursing

Wilkes University is a small non-profit university that gives you big opportunities—and that’s just as true of our virtual campus. For more than 80 years, Wilkes has been dedicated to the success of our students through academic excellence, educational access and return on investment.

Provide essential mental health care

Nearly half of all Americans lack access to proper mental health care.* Yet, according to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, only 4.7% of the practicing 355,000 licensed NPs in the U.S. are certified in psychiatric/mental health — the need for more is critical.

As a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), you can be part of the solution while advancing your career through Wilkes University’s CCNE accredited online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program. Choose from three pathways:

• BSN to MSN-PMHNP: graduate in 2.3 years
• Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) to MSN-PMHNP: graduate in 3 years
• Post-Graduate/APRN Certificate: graduate in as little as 12 months*

Recognized and respected in nursing

Wilkes University is a small non-profit university that gives you big opportunities. For more than 90 years, Wilkes has been dedicated to the success of our students through academic excellence, educational access and return on investment.

Recognized and respected in nursing 

For more than 90 years, Wilkes University has been dedicated to student success. Our quality coursework empowers you to become an NP in one of the fastest and most cost-effective online MSN programs available.