Online MSN Programs
Specialize and serve more patients
Increase your scope of practice as a nurse practitioner (NP) without putting your career on hold. Save time with three convenient and quality online pathways:
- Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) to MSN: build on your ASN/ADN and RN license to graduate in 3 years or less
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN): build on your bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) to graduate in as little as 2 years
- Post-Graduate/APRN Certificate: build on your MSN, DNP or BSN to DNP degree to graduate in 18 months or less
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.
High Quality,
Low Cost
Save nearly half on our competitive online MSN tuition without compromising quality.
Exceptional
Exam Rates
Graduate with confidence-Wilkes nurses achieve higher pass rates on ANCC certification exams.
Stress Less
About Clinicals
We provide top support, securing clinical sites at rates above the national average.
How do Wilkes nurses demonstrate excellence?
By translating their knowledge into success on certification exams—proving they are confident and competent when it matters most. The table below highlights certification pass rates for Wilkes nurses across NP tracks, consistently exceeding national averages in recent years.
| YEAR 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Program | Certification Pass Rate: All Takers | National Pass Rate |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) | 95.4% | 90% |
| Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) | 84% | *74% |
| Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) | 91.6% | 80% |
*AANP National Pass Rate 2022, most recent data available
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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
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Top 10% Ranked Institution Nationally
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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)
