College of Nursing
Grow your career in the country’s most trusted profession by enrolling in one of PNW’s nationally recognized nursing programs.
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Our rigorous programs bring real-world experience to the classroom, building the knowledge you need to succeed.
Undergraduate
Graduate
Nursing: Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
MSN-Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
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Online Programs
Our online nursing programs offer working nurses a high-quality and affordable pathway to your next credential.
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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 rankings, released today.
Important Dates
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.
The College of Nursing strives to promote excellent outcomes for all students. The following key indicators represent student outcomes:
BSN
| Program | Graduation Year | NCLEX-RN First Test Pass Rate | Completion Rate |
| BSN pre-licensure | 2018 | 98.1% | 68% |
| 2017 | 91.1% | 76% | |
| 2016 | 90.2% | 75% | |
| BSN post-licensure | 2018 | n/a | 49.9% |
| 2017 | n/a | 54.8% | |
| 2016 | n/a | 58.4% | |
*completion rates are defined as the percentage of students who start the program and complete within 1.5 x the duration of the plan of study
Employment rates: 92-98% for reporting periods
MSN
| Program | Graduation Year | Certification First Test Pass Rate | Completion Rate |
| FNP/AG-CNS | 2018 | 90% | 83.3% |
| FNP/AG-CNS | 2017 | 95% | 64.3% |
| FNP/AG-CNS | 2016 | 91% | 67.4% |
Employment rates: 84-93% for reporting periods
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.
