You can earn your post-graduate nurse practitioner APRN certificate in three to five semesters and choose from three concentrations to suit your desired practice area: psych/mental health, family and adult-gerontology primary care.

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Online Post-Master's NP Program | MSN to NP Certificate

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Save time & money with online study

Expand your patient care and opportunities in a supportive online community. Our online Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Certificate program builds on your graduate education and is a fast and affordable way to become a nurse practitioner (NP) or earn another specialty.

Specialize your skills with one of our concentrations:

  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP): graduate in 12-18 months
  • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP): graduate in 15-18 months
  • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP): graduate in 12-15 months
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Fast & Fully Online
One of the fastest online APRN certificates with 100% virtual coursework.
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Complimentary Placement Support
Our team will work with you to find convenient clinical sites.
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An Investment in Your Future
At $729 per credit, tuition is lower than other online post-master's NP programs.

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Learn More About Tuition, Admission, Financial Assistance & More.
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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No entrance exams required

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3.0 minimum undergrad GPA

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Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
CCNE

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Top Ranked University for 16 Consecutive Years
U.S. News & World Report

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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)

Online Post-Master's NP Program | MSN to NP Certificate

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Learn More About Tuition, Admission, Financial Assistance & More.
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

Step 1 of 2

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  • Step 2
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Enhance your graduate education

Increase your scope of practice as a nurse practitioner (NP). Our online Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Certificate program builds on your graduate education and is fast and affordable—so you can do more for your patients in less time.

Specialize your skills in one of three nurse practitioner (NP) concentrations: Psychiatric/Mental Health, Family or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care.

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Elevate Your Career Fast
Add an NP specialty in 18 months or less.
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100% Virtual Classroom
Fully online coursework to balance your commitments.
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Qualify for More Opportunities
NP jobs are expected to grow 40% by 2031.*

Recognized and respected in nursing

Wilkes University is a small non-profit university that gives you big opportunities—and that’s just as true in our virtual campus. For more than 80 years, Wilkes has been dedicated to student success. See some of the reasons why our online APRN is unique:

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Advisor, faculty & clinical placement team for your success.

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Prepped to
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Our nurses have high pass rates on ANCC certification exams.

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An Investment
in Your Future

 At $729 per credit, tuition is lower than other online post-master's NP programs.

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Learn More About Tuition, Admission, Financial Assistance & More.
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

Step 1 of 2

  • Step 1
  • Step 2
  • Complete
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Next Intake: Jan 2025

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No entrance exams required

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3.0 minimum undergrad GPA

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Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
CCNE

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Top Ranked University for 16 Consecutive Years
U.S. News & World Report

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Top 10% Ranked Institution Nationally
Brookings Institution

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Military Friendly School Bronze Award, 2021
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* National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)

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)

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.

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More About Wilkes

At Wilkes, we support and applaud lifelong learning. We are constantly changing, evolving and growing to meet the needs of our online student nurses. We look ahead to the degree programs, experiences and opportunities our students will need to succeed, and that includes complimentary nursing clinical placement services.

Our online nursing programs offer a variety of options for working nurses. Whether you're looking to advance your current role or broaden your career path and pursue a new specialty, Wilkes has a flexible program for you. Going back to school is a big decision. That's why we offer the mentoring and faculty member support of skilled nurse educators you need to succeed.

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Out-of-State Students

Our online nursing degree programs prepare graduates to take the national board certification exam appropriate to their degree or chosen NP concentration. Please see our full list of state authorizations to determine whether our program fulfills requirements for licensure in your home state. Wilkes University will not be able to place any students who move to an unauthorized state before or during the program and this may impact your ability to continue with the program.

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Your PSOR is the state in which you declare as your primary residence for legal purposes. Sources used to verify your PSOR may include driver's license, federal income tax return, or voter registration. Only one state can be identified as the primary state of legal residence.

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