College of Nursing
Grow your career in the country’s most trusted profession by enrolling in PNW's College of Nursing, a designated NLN Center of Nursing Excellence.
Kickstart Your Career
Our rigorous programs bring real-world experience to the classroom, building the knowledge you need to succeed.
Undergraduate
Graduate
What really drew me here was all the amazing things I had heard and read about the Purdue Northwest nursing degree and its reputation within the healthcare field.
The nursing program at PNW prepares you for what you will need to do from beginning to end with a patient.
PNW is helping me reach my career goal because everyone is available all the time. If I ever have a question, my professors are always there, and the S.I. sessions have always been really helpful. It’s really nice to talk to someone who has passed the class. It’s motivational and makes me feel like I can do it too.
The Highest Standard
PNW’s College of Nursing is a designated NLN Center of Nursing Excellence. The recognition is given to nursing programs that demonstrate sustained excellence in faculty development, nursing education research, and in student learning and professional development
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Online Programs
Our online nursing programs offer working nurses a high-quality and affordable pathway to your next credential.
How to Apply
No matter where you are in your career, PNW’s College of Nursing has a program to help you move forward.
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PNW's College of Nursing Earns National Recognition
College of Nursing
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) College of Nursing programs have been recognized among the best in the country in the U.S. News & World Report best online programs, as well as its first-ever listing of top undergraduate nursing programs for 2022.
News
Purdue University Northwest earns recognitions in U.S. News and World Report Best College Rankings
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) earned notable accolades among the best regional universities in the 2022 U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges rankings, released Monday, Sept. 13.
A Real-World Approach to Nursing
Jodi Allen, assistant professor and Family Nursing Practitioner program coordinator in the College of Nursing, has a goal to produce safe, prudent and excellent nurse practitioners.
The Importance of Teamwork – Meet PNW Graduate Tayler Vauters
Tayler Vauters’, ’21, success as a nursing student came from lessons she learned as a
member of the PNW Pride women’s basketball team.
Important Dates
Oct 22
Spring 2022 Priority Registration: Juniors
Get ready to register for Spring 2022! Priority registration begins Monday, October 18 for graduate students, undergraduate seniors, Honors College students, veterans and student athletes.
Nov 12
Last Day to Drop a Fall 2021 Class
The last day to drop a course for Fall 2021 is Friday, November 12 by 4:30 p.m. You are encouraged to meet with your academic advisor before dropping or withdrawing.
Nov 24
Thanksgiving Break
There are no classes due to the Thanksgiving holiday but campuses are open.
Dec 11
Fall 2021 Classes End
Fall classes end on Saturday, December 12. The next week is final exams!
Accreditation
The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN) granted continuing accreditation to the baccalaureate, master’s and post-master’s certificate programs with the next evaluation visit scheduled for fall 2027.
Our DNP program accreditation will be sought as a system consortium through the Council on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The program is not eligible for full nursing accreditation until it has been implemented for at least one year.