Online MSN Programs
Online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) — Nurse Practitioner
BSN holders can earn their MSN in as little as 2 years, while RNs with an ASN/ADN can graduate in 3 years or less.
NP Concentrations:
Specialize in one of three in-demand NP concentrations and deliver care to the patient populations you're most passionate about.
Online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – PMHNP
Our Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner track prepares you to complete comprehensive mental health assessments and perform individual, family and group psychotherapy. You will develop competence in prescribing and monitoring medications used in the treatment of disorders across the lifespan.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) or Associate degree in nursing (ADN)
- 3.0 GPA
- Unencumbered RN license
- One year of clinical experience (by the start of the NP clinical courses)
- Resume
Ready for the next step? Get a comprehensive program guide to learn more & connect with one of our dedicated admissions advisors.
Online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – FNP
The online courses in our Family Nurse Practitioner track will teach you to analyze evidence-based practice to facilitate patient care for the health promotion, protection and disease prevention for patients of all ages in a variety of settings.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) or Associate degree in nursing (ADN)
- 3.0 GPA
- Unencumbered RN license
- One year of clinical experience (by the start of the NP clinical courses)
- Resume
Ready for the next step? Get a comprehensive program guide to learn more & connect with one of our dedicated admissions advisors.
Online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – AGPCNP
Our Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner track promotes quality outcomes to facilitate patient care for the health promotion, protection and disease prevention for adolescents, adults and older adults in a variety of settings.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) or Associate degree in nursing (ADN)
- 3.0 GPA
- Unencumbered RN license
- One year of clinical experience (by the start of the NP clinical courses)
- Resume
Ready for the next step? Get a comprehensive program guide to learn more & connect with one of our dedicated admissions advisors.
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.
Wilkes University’s online MSN-PMHNP program offers a pathway for you to fill this need. The Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner track prepares you to complete comprehensive mental health assessments and perform individual, family and group psychotherapy. You will develop competence in prescribing and monitoring medications used in the treatment of disorders across the lifespan.
Next Intake: Jan 2026
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
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VIQTORY
Nurses Evolve Here
For more than 90 years, Wilkes has been dedicated to the success of our students through academic excellence, educational access and return on investment. Some of the nation’s leading publications and renowned organizations have recognized this commitment. We are constantly evolving to meet the needs of our nursing students, and that includes complimentary clinical placement support.
U.S. News & World Report — Top Ranked University for 20+ Consecutive Years, Ranked Nationally Since 2019
Brookings Institution — Top 10% Ranked Institution Nationally for Graduate Earnings
The Economist — Ranked 25th in the Nation for Economic Value
The Princeton Review — Best Northeastern College
Washington Monthly – Top Ranked Institution in Northeast Pennsylvania
Clinical Placement Support
Wilkes’ dedicated clinical placement team works with you to offer a high-quality placement experience that meets University and national guidelines and prepares you for success in our psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner program.
Clinical placement services are built into the program's cost so you can focus on your coursework and the core competencies you need to succeed. We partner with you to:
- Research and find a nearby site aligned with your interest in psychiatric and mental health.
- Secure a preceptor to mentor and support you.
- Organize all necessary documents and clearance requirements before the start of your clinicals.
- Monitor your schedule and placement hours to ensure compliance.
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
*National Institute of Mental Health
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)
